Live in Romania while having a job in France

Can I live in Romania and work remotely for a company in France?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. The company that you want to work for will be located in a different country. Therefore, you should have an address in the country that they are located in.
  2. You should have a valid work permit in the country that you are going to work in.
  3. You should have a valid social security number in the country that you are going to work in.
  4. You should have a valid passport in the country that you are going to work in.
  5. You should have a bank account in the country that you are going to work in.

If you meet all the above requirements, then you are ready to go and start working remotely for a company in France.
I’m moving to Romania and I need to find a job.

How to find remote work in France while living in Romania?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in France even though you are located in Romania. For that we will show you how to find remote work in France from Romania.

The first step is to find a company that is looking for remote workers. We suggest you to use a job board that is specialized in remote jobs. For example, we suggest you to use Remote OK.
Once you found a job, you need to apply for it. You can apply by email, by phone or by filling a form. We recommend you to apply by phone because it is more effective.
If you are selected for an interview, you need to prepare for it. In this article, we will show you how to prepare for an interview with a French company.

How to prepare for an interview in France?
In the past, it was necessary to attend an interview in France. The interview was a face-to-face interview, but it is not anymore. Nowadays, you can apply for a job and then you can attend an interview via Skype.
In the past, the French interview was a long conversation. Nowadays, the interview is more like a conversation between 2 people. You will be asked questions about your background, your professional experience and your skills.
The French interview is not a test.

How to get paid in Romania when working remotely for a corporation in France?

You can get paid in Romania even if you are working for a company in France, however , you will have to pay taxes in France.

The Romanian tax system is quite complex and it is important to be aware of the tax system in order to avoid paying taxes.
The Romanian tax system is based on the principle of territoriality. In other words, the Romanian tax system is based on the principle that the taxes are levied on the basis of the place where the taxable activity is carried out.
In the case of the Romanian tax system, the place where the taxable activity is carried out is the place where the income is generated.

How do taxes work in Romania if I’m working remotely for a company Romania?

When working remotely in Romania for a firm based in France, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it’s important to be aware of the following:

  1. VAT
    VAT is the acronym of the acronym of the French acronym of the European Union’s value added tax. In the EU, the VAT is a tax that is applied to the sale of goods and services. The tax is charged at a rate of 23% on all goods and services, except for a few exceptions.
    For example, if you buy a car in France, the VAT is included in the price of the car.
    In Romania, you don’t pay VAT when you buy goods or services. However, you might be charged VAT when you sell goods or services.

  2. Income tax
    Income tax is a tax that is charged on the income of an individual or a company. In Romania, the income tax is charged at a rate of 22% on all income.

  3. Social security
    Social security is a social insurance scheme that is funded by contributions from employers and employees.
    In Romania, the social security system is funded by contributions from employers and employees.

  4. Health insurance
    Health insurance is a system that provides health insurance to its members.