Work in Romania for a company based in Switzerland

By Mark 10 June 2022

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

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

  1. The company you want to work for is registered in Switzerland.
  2. The company has a registered office in Switzerland.
  3. The company has a registered office in Romania.
  4. The company is a legal entity in Romania.
  5. The company has a registered representative in Romania.
  6. The company has a registered representative in Switzerland.
  7. The company has a registered representative in the EU.
  8. The company has a registered representative in the EU and the EU is a member of the EEA.
  9. The company has a registered representative in the EU and the EU is a member of the EEA and the EEA is a member of the EAW.
  10. The company has a registered representative in the EU and the EU is a member of the EEA and the EEA is a member of the EAW and the EAW is a member of the ECA.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Switzerland even though you are located in Romania. For that we will have to understand the working conditions in Switzerland and the process of applying for a remote job.

The Working Conditions in Switzerland
The working conditions in Switzerland are quite favorable. The country is known for its excellent healthcare and social security. The country has a high standard of living.

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

You can get paid in Romania even if you are working for a company in Switzerland, however , you need to know how to get paid in Romania and how to get paid in Switzerland.

The company in Switzerland you work for may pay you in Swiss Francs, Euro or Swiss Alpen.
If you are paid in Swiss Alpen, you may want to convert the money to your local currency.
If you are paid in Swiss Francs, you may want to convert the money to your local currency.
If you are paid in Euro, you can convert the money to your local currency.

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 Switzerland, taxes might be tricky, therefore , here is what you need to know.

If you are working remotely in Romania, then you will have to pay taxes in Romania, regardless of whether or not you are a resident of Romania.

What are taxes in Romania?
In Romania, you will have to pay taxes to the Romanian government.
The taxes you pay are:
VAT,
taxes on income,
taxes on property.
If you are working remotely for a company based in Romania, then you will have to pay taxes in Romania.
However, if the company is based in Switzerland, then you will not have to pay taxes in Romania.
Therefore, the taxes you pay depend on the country where the company is based.
In Romania, the taxes you pay are:

What is the VAT in Romania?
The VAT is a value added tax.
VAT is a tax that is levied on the value added to the goods and services.
For example, if you buy a laptop in Romania, the VAT is charged on the price of the laptop.
VAT is charged on all goods and services.