Mark_W
Belgian expat in Romania
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Belgian
Lives in Bucharest
Registration: 29 February 2012
Paying bills in Romania by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Romania? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
Strictly for utilities I use “Pago Platestr” www.pagoplateste.ro You introduce your online accounts in this (Romanian) app like UPC, Orange, Vodafone, Enel and the app shows in one overview all bills. Like Uber/Taxify, you attach your ... Read More
About buying equipment for own company. by Doua pisici
I assume that many of you here have companies and I have a one too but I never had a company before, here nor in my home country so I would be grateful if you could tell me one thing. I know it is a question for accountants but I just need some ...
There are 4 scenario’s 1. Your company is a SRL micro-intreprindere and pays tax on turnover (not exceeding 500.000 euro) between 1%-3% and is not registred for VAT (this is only mandatory once you exceed 220.000 ron turnover) 2. Your ... Read More
Buying property in Romania by a non european citizen by Andreea Daniela
I am a romanian married to a turkish citizen living/working in India. I own an appartment in Bucharest and would like to buy other property as investment. I would like to know if my husbands presence is mandatory, because I heard different opinions ...
Let me rephrase that: non-eu citizens cannot own land in Romania? Based on what legal provisions? Read More
Buying property in Romania by a non european citizen by Andreea Daniela
I am a romanian married to a turkish citizen living/working in India. I own an appartment in Bucharest and would like to buy other property as investment. I would like to know if my husbands presence is mandatory, because I heard different opinions ...
Non-Romanians cant own land? Based on what legal provisions did you conclude that? Read More
Online shopping in Romania by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Romania? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
Agree what is said above. Emag is a prime example of an excellent online ecommerce platform with an accompanying mobile application that is one of the best I’ve ever used. Easy menu structure, product filters, one click payments and delivery ... Read More
Registering a birth in Romania by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Have you had to or are you going to register a birth in Romania? What was the experience like? Who is required to register the birth, and where? Can it be either the mother or father? What documents are usually required in ...
Romanian parents: easy (hospitial confirmation of birth, both ID cards in copy, one parents who registers the child takes also both original ID cards), Marriage certificate. Romanian + EU foreigner: same as above Romanian + non-EU foreigner ... Read More
Getting married in Romania by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Romania or who are about to get married in Romania to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Romania? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
The translation/legislation of ones passport is not a legal requirement as per HG 64/2011 (at least for me it wasnt as a EU citizen) Read More
We plan to marry in Romania by BrittanyLS
Hi, my fiancè is Romanian but living in England. We plan to marry in Romania and then move back to England. I know about getting all my documents ready but my question is will the Romanian government deny me permanent residency because of a ...
A foreign EU citizen does NOT need to provide any criminal record from the country of origin in order to obtain temporary or permanent residence in Romania. The temporary residence certificate is extremely easy to obtain (based on 3 documents), and ... Read More
work salary - 1000euros, how much will i get after taxes? by jonathan1313
Hello :cheers: iam thinking about taking a jobb offer i got in Romania. The salary is 1000 euros gross per month. How much will i get in my pay check after taxes based on that salary?
1000 EURO = 4400 RON (give or take), this will result in a net salary of 3086 RON (which is roughly 701 EURO, based on the same exchange rate of 1 EURO = 4,4 RON). Therefore after income tax and social contributions around 30% of the gross salary is ... Read More
Getting married in Romania by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Romania or who are about to get married in Romania to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Romania? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
1. There's no such thing as a permanent visa in Romania. So no, you cannot apply for it from UK. 2. There is no process, because it doesn't exist. 3. 5 years at a minimum, you must live in Romania 3 of the 5 years and not leave the ... Read More
Registering a birth in Romania by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in Romania. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both parents ...
Instead of writing it all down: I advise everyone to have a look at the following link (use Google Translate for a translation in the language of your ... Read More
Income Tax in Romania on divideds
If you decide to pay yourself foreign dividend you may declare this income at the Romanian tax office. The tax rate is 16%. As a general rule there would be no additional UK tax to pay, provided remittance of the dividend is made off-shore. If ... Read More
Self Employment by ainhk
Hi all: Im picking up self-employed contract in Bucharest soon. Im doing alot of research on taxes at the moment, and I cant seem to find what the payments are for self employed persons. I know that income tax is 16%, but for social security the ...
Maybe I am wrong, but why use the PFA route? Isnt it more simple to use Civil Contracts (between the private individual and the company). According to article 52 of the Romanian Fiscal Code and other tax regulations, the company who pays the ... Read More
marriage by Baba668
so,my fiance and I are getting married.Not in a church but like city hall and she is saying something that I need a translator?? do I need one and why?
to top it up ... one of the witnesses (who is required to sign the marriage registration book) was a person who did not speak a word of Romanian. He just showed his foreign ID card, and the City Hall official was ok with it. Read More
marriage by Baba668
so,my fiance and I are getting married.Not in a church but like city hall and she is saying something that I need a translator?? do I need one and why?
It has to be an authorized translator, as you will be signing a document, otherwise the marriage will not be legal.I am a foreigner, I got married at City Hall. No translator present (nor requested by City Hall officials) nor did I have to declare, ... Read More
Uk resident & driving Liscence registering & insuring a car in Romani
In order to be able to benefit from Romanian car insurance (RCA) is for the car to be registred in Romania. With other words. If you have a UK car with UK license plates, you actually need to import it in Romania (to get Romanian license plates). ... Read More
work by Baba668
I am getting married here very soon and wonder can I start working after I'm married?,or do I need some sort of work visa. I was told that I need to get my high school diploma which is almost impossible for me to get.
also have a look at OUG 194/2002 (applying to US citizens like yourself) Read More
I'm moving to Bucharest. by BlunderCity
Hey guys (Bună băieţi!! Sorry could not resist it!!!) I just registered yesterday and thought I'd introduce myself. This site is awesome, you guys are NUTS to have built a site this good!! I'm moving to Bucharest next month. My ...
Last one is still a little bit overpriced. Anyway, the contract is not valid until declared at the fiscal authorities.This is not true. Any contract -including rental agreements signed between parties, is according to the (old & new) Civil Code, ... Read More
Pregnancy in Bucharest by Christine
Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Bucharest? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Bucharest? Thanks a lot in advance for ...
We had to make the usual 'payments' to the doctor and nurses, Great. Another one who doesnt seem to want to stop de bribing culture. For god's sake, can you please understand that if we continue to bribe/pay these people, the situation never ... Read More
What to believe in Bucharest by kjesper
Hello I am moving to Bucharest in 4-5 weeks and have read many different pages about life and living costs in the capital. And I am confused...so I hope there might be some Romanians or people living in Bucharest who can clarify a few things for me ...
I mentioned service costs at zero due to the fact that even though I live in an appartment,I only have one direct neighbour using the same stairway. Therefore we dont have a "Block Assocation" applying service/maintainence/heating/water costs (aka ... Read More
What to believe in Bucharest by kjesper
Hello I am moving to Bucharest in 4-5 weeks and have read many different pages about life and living costs in the capital. And I am confused...so I hope there might be some Romanians or people living in Bucharest who can clarify a few things for me ...
Just to give you an indication on what I spend (family of 3): - 350 RON per week on groceries (including meat,vegetables, drinks,cleaning products,personal hygene products) - 100 RON Internet 120Mbps/telephone/130 channels/DVR+HD - 130 RON ... Read More
Big Change...
Welcome! I've been living/working in Romania for more than 7 years now ...and I could be considered an expat-veteran. If you have any questions (or would like to meet up for a coffee or a beer) send me a message :) Read More
Travel Insurance from Romania - HELP!
@scott Traveling insurance does not depend on you paying or not paying local Romanian taxes. If you are living in Romania and want to travel abroad, and wish to have travel insurance, any insurance company in Romanian will be able to offer this ... Read More
Getting married in Romania by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Romania or who are about to get married in Romania to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Romania? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
I got married too to a Romanian, and trust me, the paperwork is madness. As an EU citizen I had to get all these documents from my home country (apostiled), then translated and legalised in Romania. Then there was this medical test, and another ... Read More
Registering a german car by markoinro
Hi Im an Irish citizen working in RO and want to buy a car in germany to use for the next 8 months while I am here in Bucharest. Can anyone advise me on the registration tax I would have to pay if any? The car is costing me 30k Euro and is a Euro5 ...
How much is the same care costing at a Romanian car dealer? Read More
Olotels Bucharest by kjesper
Hello Anyone work, have worked or know someone who did work/work for Olotels in Bucharest (Dorobanti area)? Who perhaps can give some info...
@Mark_W Almost every review written on desprefirme is written by either a disgruntled ex-employee or an HR manager looking to counter the former ex-employee's view. I wouldn't put much stock in what you read there if I were you. As for Carla ... Read More
Olotels Bucharest by kjesper
Hello Anyone work, have worked or know someone who did work/work for Olotels in Bucharest (Dorobanti area)? Who perhaps can give some info...
According to information on www.desprefirme.ro where one can leave reviews about their current or past employer, Olotels is mostly not being considered a good employer. But why not contact a past employee of the company, who might be able to give ... Read More
Going back to US, want to return! by Tulus54
Hi, my name is Johnny..I've been here in Bucharest, Romania for a month now living with my gf,love it here. We tour Eastern Europe soon, but in the summer I'll return to US for my seasonal job. I was wondering if anybody has any info on schools or a ...
If you wish to live in Romania (long term) as a US citizen one has to respect the provisions in Government Emergency Ordinance 194/2002 (republished in 2010). The following is mentioned with regards to wanting to obtain a long term residence in ... Read More
anyone in BRASOV?????? by velisima
is there anyone living in Brasov?? this site is almost useless since everyone here is just in Bucharest.......aaaarrgg
this thursday there is an expat meetup in Brasov see: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brasov-Expats-Club/209986089015979 Read More
Buying a car in Romania...or not...looking for advice please by travellingscott
Hello everyone, I have just moved to Romania and I am considering buying a car. I have been reading the blogs and it is obvious that buying a car in Romania costs a lot more than what I would expect to pay in the UK. A lot of people have said ...
read this first please ... https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=146633 Read More
What will be the pay by suresh.suresh
I have an offer to work in romania in a hotel.It would be a great help that someone advice me about the salary for chefs in romania for expats. Thanks in advance for all of your help.
Chef at a 5-star hotel (Hilton, Marriot, Radisson,etc) several thousands of EURO a month. Read More
Is anybody here from gaesti that could help me locate my family by mooseman011
Hi there if anybody is living in gaesti or knows anybody that does that could perhaps help me locate my family please let me know. Also is there any way of putting a classified advertisement in a newspaper in gaesti or website? Any help would be ...
Could this be your brother? Costi Rezeanu (from Bucharest) a guy in his mid-twenties I would gues. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001355965706 In case you want to do a formal search, you need to contact the Ministry of Internal Affairs ("MAI") ... Read More
Owning a car in Romania by josefzamm
Hello, I am interested in buying a car to use in Romania I am currently here for long time and have to do some travelling very often. What is the procedure to own a car in Romania do you need to be romanian? Thanks Jos
Hello Mark, Thanks for taking your time to write me this detailed explanation. May I ask you if you are a foreigner in Romania and if you own a car here. I will be staying here for long term and I will have a rented apartment.Do I have to own the ... Read More
Owning a car in Romania by josefzamm
Hello, I am interested in buying a car to use in Romania I am currently here for long time and have to do some travelling very often. What is the procedure to own a car in Romania do you need to be romanian? Thanks Jos
PS: there are ways around for driving in Romania with a foreign car, but not recommended (and if I am correct, they're closing down, or already having closed down, this loophole) Read More
Owning a car in Romania by josefzamm
Hello, I am interested in buying a car to use in Romania I am currently here for long time and have to do some travelling very often. What is the procedure to own a car in Romania do you need to be romanian? Thanks Jos
Here the response from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Car registration division)regarding if foreigners can own/buy a car in Romania as a private individual: Urmare solicitarii dumneavoastra, transmisa institutiei noastre prin posta electronica ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Romania by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Romania ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Romania ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...
Typically the only document one needs to open a bank account is a simple foreign passport. Of course some bankers (the uneducated ones) sometimes ask for "residence" papers or "work permits". Frankly it's none of their business, and a foreign ... Read More
living in Romania by cw77
I am interested in living in the county side in or around a medium sized town. I am retired with a good retirement income. but I don't want to live in a large city. cw
@maykal Your suggestion that non-EU citizens cannot own land in Romania is not completely true. According to Law 312/2005 art 4 , any EU citizen can own land (excluding agricultural/forests) five years after Romania has entered the European Union. ... Read More