Romania has become one of the preferred destinations for French companies in Eastern Europe. Economic growth, skilled labour and competitive labour costs attract significant investment.
Why grow your business in Romania?
Main sectors: automotive industry, manufacturing, IT, cybersecurity, shared service centres (BPO/SSC), aerospace, logistics, renewable energy, construction, agriculture, agri-food, consulting.
Which status should you choose?
Secondment — as Romania is an EU member, European regulations allow, under certain conditions, the employee to remain under French social security during a temporary assignment.
Expatriation — when the assignment becomes long-term, the employee generally falls under the Romanian social security scheme.
Local hire — facilitates local HR management.
Taxation
Taxation depends on tax residence, length of stay in Romania, the France–Romania tax treaty, place of work and remuneration terms.
Key figures
Capital: Bucharest. Currency: Romanian leu (RON). EU and Schengen area member, outside the eurozone.
Frequently asked questions
Can an employee be seconded to Romania? Yes, European regulations allow, under certain conditions, the employee to remain under French social security.
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