Citizens of the EU / EEA / Swiss Confederation and their family members may carry out commercial or economic activities in Romania under the same conditions as Romanian citizens. For businesses that involve commercial or economic activities, it is necessary to obtain a certificate from the National Office of the Trade Register ONRC.
Commercial activities
1. standard application;
2. identity card or passport (original and copy);
3. the ascertaining certificate issued by the National Office of the Trade Register, hereinafter referred to as O.N.R.C., by which it can be proved that it carries out commercial activities in accordance with the law – it has the quality of administrator;
Economic activities
1. standard application;
2. identity card or passport (original and copy);
3. proof that the applicant can exercise economic activity under the conditions established by OUG no. 44/2008 with subsequent amendments and completions – Certificate issued by the O.N.R.C. (original and copy);
More information can be found on:
http://igi.mai.gov.ro/ro/content/cet%C4%83%C8%9Benii-din-statele-uesee
https://www.onrc.ro/index.php/ro/mentiuni/persoane-fizice/alocarea-identificatorului-unic-la-nivel-european-euid-pf
The public pension system offers an old-age pension and a survivor’s pension to all persons who have accumulated a contribution period of at least 15 years. In the case of EU / EEA citizens or the Swiss Confederation who have carried out professional activity on the Romanian territory and have had the quality of insured person in the public pension system, the provisions of Regulation (EC) of the European Parliament and of the Council no. 883 of 2004 are applicable. They will be able to benefit from the pension rights accumulated in Romania, regardless of the period in which they had the quality of insured, on the date when they will retire, regardless of the Member State in which the pension right is opened.
ANNEX no. 6 – APPLICATION for granting the old-age pension
External link: https://www.cnpp.ro/web/guest/formulare-pensii
Unemployment insurance only covers people who have been insured under the unemployment insurance system for the last 12 months before losing their job. Unemployment benefits and the period of granting are calculated according to the value of SRI – Social Reference Indicator, respectively the period in which the person had the quality of insured before losing his job.
The citizens of the EU / EEA and of the Swiss Confederation benefit from the unemployment indemnity under the same conditions as the Romanian citizens.
The administrator of the unemployment insurance system is the National Agency for Employment
Application for unemployment benefits.
https://www.anofm.ro/index.html?agentie=&categ=3&subcateg=6
External links:
https://www.anofm.ro/index.html?agentie=&categ=3&subcateg=6
https://www.anofm.ro/eures/index.html?agentie=&categ=11&subcateg=1
EU and EEA citizens who are on the territory of Romania and have a recognized resident status benefit from the same social insurance rights as Romanian citizens under the law.
In Romania, social protection is provided by public institutions in close cooperation with private institutions. Public social protection institutions coordinate different systems, both at the central and local level of the administration.
At the central administrative level, ministries, national agencies or national houses ensure the protection of persons with regard to their rights to sickness / health, maternity, disability, old age, survivors, accidents at work and occupational diseases, family / children and unemployment.
At the local administrative level, the town halls and the county general directorates for social assistance and child protection cover the needs of the persons in accordance with the principles of social solidarity and social inclusion.
The most important private social protection institutions are pension companies. These are new institutions that have become operational quite recently and are responsible for providing disability, old-age and survivors’ pensions. Private social service providers, on the other hand, largely cover people’s long-term care needs.
The allowance for family support is granted based on Law no. 277 of 2010.
The maximum income limits up to which the allowance is granted is 530 lei / family member.
Families with dependent school-age children benefit from the allowance provided that the children attend without interruption the courses of a form of education organized according to the law, except for those who interrupt them for medical reasons, and do not register unmotivated absences during a semester. to lead to a drop in grade of 8.
For families who have dependent school-age children with severe or severe disabilities and who do not attend a form of education, organized in accordance with the law, the allowance is granted provided the certificate of inclusion in a degree of disability and the evidence issued by the directorates of social assistance, attesting the fact that the respective child cannot be enrolled in any form of education, provided by law.
The law provides for the differentiation of family allowances according to family income and the number of children in the family.
External link: http://www.dgaspc-sectorul1.ro/pagina.aspx?pid=82&keyn=5
The most important tax for employees in Romania is the income tax. You pay income tax in monthly installments on all income in a calendar year – for salary income.
If you work for a company as an employee, you don’t have to worry about income tax. Because your employer will automatically deduct income tax in the form of payroll tax from gross wages each month and transfer it to the tax administration.
The employer also retains and transfers social security contributions.
Self-employed persons must declare income at the end of the fiscal year and pay income tax. Also, these persons have the legal obligation to conclude a health and pension insurance contract.
The EU and EEA citizens who are on the Romanian territory for a period of more than 183 days within a period of 12 consecutive months have the obligation to register their fiscal residence with the fiscal administration. They owe the payment of taxes and duties on all types of income as established by the Fiscal Code for Romanian citizens.
Documents required:
Certificate for the recognition of the fiscal residence.
For more info:
https://www.mfinante.gov.ro/static/10/Mfp/legislatie/cod/law571_fiscal_code.pdf
http://www.oecd.org/tax/treaties/model-tax-convention-on-income-and-on-capital-2015-full-version-9789264239081-en.htm
The public health system in Romania is a universal system based in terms of funding on contributions paid by insured persons. Some categories such as minor children or pensioners are insured without paying the contributions.
The citizens of the EU / EEA and of the Swiss Confederation benefit from health services under the same conditions as the Romanian citizens.
The quality of insured can be acquired if the following conditions are met:
• The contribution to the health fund is proved, according to the law; Proof of possession of a permanent residence permit or a domicile in Romania is provided
• Proof of citizenship of a state with which Romania has concluded conventions and treaties in the field of health
• The citizen is up to 18 years old or is a student / pupil / apprentice up to 26 years old. From the age of 26, regardless of social status, contributions to the state must be paid in order to continue to have these benefits.
Services provided by an insured:
• Can choose a family doctor, health care provider and health insurance company, according to the legislation in force. The family doctor can be replaced only after the expiration of the 6 months from the date of registration on his list
• Preventive medical assistance and medicines, as well as medical services and sanitary materials, in accordance with the law
• Medical assistance in the hospitals with which the health insurance houses collaborate
• Emergency medical services
• Dental assistance and recovery services
• Home health care services
• Guaranteeing the right to information in case of medical treatments, as well as data confidentiality.
External link: http://www.cnas.ro/casmb/page/declaratii-fnuass.html
Citizens of the EU / EEA / Swiss Confederation can be employed in Romania in vocational training or apprenticeship activities under the same conditions as Romanian citizens.
The general condition that must be fulfilled in order to participate in a training or apprenticeship program that ends with an officially recognized certification on the Romanian territory is the graduation of the 8-year compulsory education courses.
If the participation in the training or apprenticeship program requires a stay longer than 90 days on the Romanian territory, the EU citizen can apply for a residence permit.
Apprenticeship programs are offered by vocational schools or crafting high schools. Persons enrolled in apprenticeship programs receive an allowance. The apprenticeship activity is regulated by Law no. 279 of 2005.
Required documents:
1. standard application;
2. identity card or passport (original and copy);
3. documents certifying that he is enrolled in an accredited educational institution;
4. proof of means of subsistence;
5. proof of health insurance except for the persons who fall under art.213 paragraph (1) letter. a) of Law no. 95/2006, with subsequent amendments and completions;
For more info:
http://www.mmuncii.ro/j33/images/Documente/MMJS/Legislatie/Munca/2018/20181207-Lege-279-2005_ucenicia_la_locul_munca.pdf
http://igi.mai.gov.ro/ro/content/cet%C4%83%C8%9Benii-din-statele-uesee
The insurance system for work accidents is a mandatory system that covers all employees. The system provides medical care, work capacity recovery and compensation for injuries or profesional disesses. The system is financed by contributions paid by employers.
The citizens of the EU / EEA and of the Swiss Confederation enjoy the same rights as the Romanian citizens under the conditions in which they have the status of employee on the Romanian territory.
Non-occupational accident insurance is voluntary.
External links:
https://www.inspectiamuncii.ro/statistici-accidente-de-munca
https://www.cnpp.ro/web/guest/dgambp;jsessionid=BzxxfFzBRBpy9tYZtgLJK0Tr7wM2ltC7Y9nj2h6CFnsHhf
