Living in Great Britain while working in Romania

Can I work remotely in Great Britain for a company in Romania?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. Are you legally eligible to work in the UK?
  2. Is your company registered in the UK?
  3. Is your company registered in Romania?
  4. Do you have the necessary qualifications?

In order to work legally in the UK, you need to be a British citizen, or have a right of abode.
If you have a right of abode in the UK, you need to register with the Home Office to ensure that you are not a British citizen.
If you are not a British citizen, you need to apply for a visa to work in the UK.
You will need to have a job offer in the UK and a letter of invitation from your company in Romania.
You will need to have a passport, proof of identity and proof of address.
If you are going to work in the UK for a company in Romania, you will need to register with HMRC.

How can I find a remote job in Romania while living in Great Britain?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Romania even if you are located in Great Britain, for that we have a dedicated section for people who want to work in Romania.

How can I find a remote job in Romania?
If you are a professional who has a lot of experience and you want to work in Romania, you can find a remote job in Romania even if you are located in Great Britain.
If you are a freelancer or you are an employee who wants to work in Romania, you can find a remote job in Romania even if you are located in Great Britain.
The good news is that if you are located in Great Britain, you can find a remote job in Romania and you can work from anywhere in the world.
The bad news is that if you are located in Great Britain, you have to be a freelancer or an employee to find a remote job in Romania.
If you are located in Romania, you can find a remote job in Romania even if you are located in Great Britain.

How can I get paid in Great Britain when working remotely for a company in Romania?

It is possible to get paid in Great Britain while working for a company in Romania but you will need to pay tax on the money you earn.

How to get paid in Great Britain when working remotely for a company in Romania?
You can work from home in Romania and get paid in Great Britain. If you work for a company based in Romania, then you can work from home in Romania and get paid in Great Britain. You need to pay tax on the money you earn in Great Britain.

What is the tax rate in Great Britain?
In Great Britain, the tax rate on your earnings is set by the government and is called the national insurance tax (NIT). The NIT is set at 20% on the first £10,800 of your income.

What is the tax rate in Romania?
In Romania, the tax rate on your earnings is set by the government and is called the social security tax (SSD). The SSD is set at 16% on the first £8,400 of your income.

How do I get paid in Great Britain when working for a company in Romania?
If you work for a company based in Romania, then you can work for them in Romania and get paid in Great Britain. You can get paid in Great Britain by transferring money into your bank account or into a debit card.

Will I pay taxes in Great Britain or Romania when working remotely in Great Britain?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Great Britain for a corporation in Romania, so I’ve put together a step-by-step guide to help you determine whether you’ll be taxed in Great Britain or Romania.

The “Green Card”: The Taxation of Remote Workers in Great Britain
As a remote worker in Great Britain, you’ll be paid in Great Britain pounds and you’ll pay taxes in Great Britain.
If you’re a remote worker in Great Britain and you’re employed by a corporation in Romania, your income will be taxable in Great Britain.
If you’re a remote worker in Great Britain and you’re self-employed, your income will be taxable in Great Britain.
The “Green Card”: The Taxation of Remote Workers in Romania
As a remote worker in Romania, you’ll be paid in Romanian lei and you’ll pay taxes in Romania.
If you’re a remote worker in Romania and you’re employed by a corporation in Great Britain, your income will be taxable in Romania.
If you’re a remote worker in Romania and you’re self-employed, your income will be taxable in Romania.