Work in Romania for a corporation based in Canada

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

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

  1. Check the visa requirements of the company. If they have a special program for Romanian citizens, it is usually a good idea to apply for this visa. It is usually very easy and fast to get.
  2. Check if the company is hiring remote workers. If not, it is usually possible to work remotely for them, but you will have to deal with the issue of the time zone.
  3. Check if the company has an office in Romania.
  4. Check if the company has a local office in Romania.

How to apply for a work visa for Canada?
There are 2 ways to apply for a work visa for Canada:

  1. Online.
    You can apply for a work visa for Canada online on the website of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Romania. You will need to fill the application form and pay the required fees (around 200 USD). You will need to provide all the necessary documents. The application process usually takes between 5 and 10 days.
  2. By mail.
    You can apply for a work visa for Canada by mail. You will need to send the application form and the required documents by mail.

How to live in Romania and find remote work in Canada?

Finding remote work in Canada if you are located in Romania might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to Canada and work remotely from there.

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How a company in Canada can send my salary in Romania?

When working remotely for a corporation in Canada, you salary can be send to Romania but you must be a citizen of Romania or have a valid residence permit.

What are the tax implications for a Canadian citizen working in Romania? There are no taxes in Romania.

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

If you are working remotely in Romania for a corporation established in Canada, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it’s not.

The first thing you need to know is that you are required to pay taxes in Romania, regardless of where you work.
The second thing is that you can work remotely in Romania for a Canadian company and not be required to pay taxes in Romania.
If you are working remotely for a Canadian company, you don’t have to pay taxes in Romania.
This is a very important fact to know and understand.