Romania - Tax Guide for Freelance Contractors
Welcome to our guide to Romanian Taxation. You will find a wealth of information which will be useful if you plan to work in, or place consultants in, Romania.
Our tax guides give a general overview of the actual taxation rates and rules at the time of writing. There are of course many ways to legally reduce tax or social security burdens in Romania. Please contact us for more information or an actual breakdown of your situation, and to find out more about our range of payroll and contact management services in Romania.
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Residents and non-residents working in Romania are required to pay social security contributions on their gross salary in Romania or in the country of their employer after an E101 has been issued.
Social Security rates for 2011
Employers:
- 0.85% contribution for medical leaves
- 5.2% health fund contribution
- 0.5% unemployment fund contribution
- 0.25% or 0.75% commission for Labour Office
- 0.25% of the salary fund – guarantee fund
- 0.15% - 0.85% work accidents insurance fund
Employees:
- 10.5% employee mandatory pension contribution
- 5.5% employee mandatory health contribution
- 0.5% employee unemployment contribution