Work in Northern Ireland for a company based in Romania

Can I work remotely for a company in Romania while being in Northern Ireland?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. Make sure that your company is in the EU
  2. Make sure that your country is not in the EU black list (there are some countries on the EU blacklist)
  3. Make sure that your company is not on the EU blacklist.

If the above checks are OK, then you can work remotely for a company in Romania.

How to live in Northern Ireland and find remote work in Romania?

Finding remote work in Romania if you are located in Northern Ireland might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to read our article on how to work remotely in the UK.

Romania is a small country in Eastern Europe with a population of 20 million people. It is the 9th most populous country in the EU, and the fastest growing economy in the EU.
If you are located in Northern Ireland, there is a chance that you can work remotely in Romania, and the article below will tell you how.
It is very easy to find remote work in Romania, as the country is very open to foreigners. If you are a skilled worker, it is very easy to find remote work in Romania.
The remote work market in Romania is growing every day, and there is no reason to believe that it will not continue to grow.
You can get a remote job in Romania if you are skilled and if you have a good command of the Romanian language.
There are many opportunities for remote work in Romania, especially if you are a freelancer, a remote worker or a digital nomad.

How a company in Romania can send my salary in Northern Ireland?

When working remotely for a corporation in Romania, you salary can be send to Northern Ireland but the company has to pay the fees.

If you want to work remotely for a company in Romania, you will need to be in Romania to work. The company will need to pay for your visa, your accommodation and your food. They will also need to pay your salary to your bank account in Northern Ireland.
If you are a freelancer, you can work for a company in Romania without a visa. You will need to be a citizen of Romania or a company in Romania will need to sponsor your work permit.
If you are a student, you can work for a company in Romania. You will need to have a valid work permit.
You will need to be in Romania to work for a company in Romania.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Northern Ireland for a company in Romania?

If you are working remotely in Northern Ireland for a corporation established in Romania, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are very simple.

If you are working in Northern Ireland for a corporation established in Romania, you will be paying tax on your salary and bonus.
The tax rates for the two countries are different and in Romania the tax rate is higher than in Northern Ireland.
For example, the tax rate for a salary of €1,000 in Romania is 26%, while the tax rate for a salary of €1,000 in Northern Ireland is 20%.
In Romania, the tax rate is based on the average income of the country, while in Northern Ireland the tax rate is based on the average income of the region where the company is located.
Therefore, if the company is located in Northern Ireland, you will pay 20% tax on your salary, while if the company is located in Romania, you will pay 26% tax on your salary.
This article explains how to calculate the tax you have to pay in Romania if you are working remotely for a company established in Romania.

What is the tax rate in Romania?
The tax rate in Romania is 26% on salaries and bonuses paid to employees who are working in Romania.
This rate is calculated on the basis of the average income of the country.
The tax rate for a salary of €1,000 in Romania is 26%, while the tax rate for a salary of €1,000 in Northern Ireland is 20%.