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Business Culture in Russia: What to Know Before Your Meeting
Relocation6 min read

Business Culture in Russia: What to Know Before Your Meeting

Russian business culture places a premium on personal relationships, patience, and formality, making these factors central to closing a deal.

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Qualifications vs. Job Positions: Why Studies Matter for Romanian Work Permits
Immigration6 min read

Qualifications vs. Job Positions: Why Studies Matter for Romanian Work Permits

Romanian immigration law ties job positions to an expat's level of studies through COR codes, making qualifications central to the work permit process.

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Business Culture in France: What to Know Before Your Meeting
Relocation6 min read

Business Culture in France: What to Know Before Your Meeting

French business culture is formal and hierarchical, with clear expectations around punctuality, greetings, dress, and how meetings are conducted.

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IT Income Tax Exemption in Romania: New Opportunities for Global Talent
Tax & Payroll6 min read

IT Income Tax Exemption in Romania: New Opportunities for Global Talent

Starting in January 2023, Romania extended its income tax exemption for IT employees, opening the benefit to a wider range of roles and nationalities.

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Romania's 2023 Tax Changes and Legal Holiday Calendar
Tax & Payroll8 min read

Romania's 2023 Tax Changes and Legal Holiday Calendar

Romania introduced a series of fiscal changes on January 1, 2023, covering income tax, dividends, minimum wage, and rental income, alongside the year's legal holidays.

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Are Expats More Devoted to Company Goals? What the Research Shows
Relocation4 min read

Are Expats More Devoted to Company Goals? What the Research Shows

Research on mobile employees consistently shows higher engagement, satisfaction, and productivity among staff who take on international assignments.

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COVID Certificates in Romania: How the Green Pass System Worked
Immigration4 min read

COVID Certificates in Romania: How the Green Pass System Worked

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Romania limited access to certain venues and institutions to holders of a valid COVID certificate, or green pass.

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The Digital Nomad Visa and Its European Pioneers
Immigration8 min read

The Digital Nomad Visa and Its European Pioneers

Digital nomad visas emerged to give remote workers a legal path to live and work abroad, and European countries have taken the lead in offering them.

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Transnational Secondment to Romania: Relocation Essentials
Relocation6 min read

Transnational Secondment to Romania: Relocation Essentials

Relocating to Romania for a transnational secondment involves practical considerations that range from housing and healthcare to cultural integration.

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EU Pay Transparency Directive: What Employers Need to Know
Labour Law6 min read

EU Pay Transparency Directive: What Employers Need to Know

Directive (EU) 2023/970 strengthens the enforcement of equal pay between men and women across the EU through new salary transparency requirements.

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12 Tips for More Sustainable Business Travel
Relocation8 min read

12 Tips for More Sustainable Business Travel

Sustainable business travel means minimizing the carbon footprint of corporate trips through smarter choices in transport, accommodation, and daily habits.

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Becoming a Digital Nomad in Romania: The Legislation Explained
Immigration6 min read

Becoming a Digital Nomad in Romania: The Legislation Explained

Romania's digital nomad visa legislation is straightforward, offering remote workers a legal path to live in the country along with several tax benefits.

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Romania Increases the Non-Taxable Delegation Allowance for Private Entities
Tax & Payroll5 min read

Romania Increases the Non-Taxable Delegation Allowance for Private Entities

As of April 1, 2023, Romania raised the non-taxable delegation allowance for private entities, along with the accommodation and detachment allowances.

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10 Proposed Changes to Romania's Foreigners Regime Legislation
Immigration8 min read

10 Proposed Changes to Romania's Foreigners Regime Legislation

Government Emergency Ordinance no. 194/2002, which regulates the regime of foreigners in Romania, was undergoing a proposed round of modifications in 2023.

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Romania Streamlines the Process of Hiring Workers from Asia
Immigration6 min read

Romania Streamlines the Process of Hiring Workers from Asia

A new consular section in Dhaka, Bangladesh has significantly streamlined the process of bringing foreign workers from Asia to work in Romania.

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The 230 Form: Redirecting 3.5% of Your Income Tax in Romania
Tax & Payroll5 min read

The 230 Form: Redirecting 3.5% of Your Income Tax in Romania

Romania's 230 Form allows taxpayers to redirect up to 3.5% of their annual income tax to NGOs, private scholarships, or churches at no extra cost.

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10 Things to See in Oradea After Work
Relocation7 min read

10 Things to See in Oradea After Work

Oradea offers newly relocated employees a mix of architectural landmarks, riverside walks, and cultural sites worth exploring after the workday.

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5 Steps for Transnational Secondment to Romania from a Non-EU Country
Immigration6 min read

5 Steps for Transnational Secondment to Romania from a Non-EU Country

Businesses outside the EU planning to second employees to Romania need to understand five key steps, from work permits through tax and social security compliance.

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10 Things to Do in Cluj-Napoca After Work
Relocation8 min read

10 Things to Do in Cluj-Napoca After Work

Cluj-Napoca offers newly relocated employees a wide range of squares, parks, medieval towers, and cultural sites worth exploring after the workday.

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10 Things to Visit in Bucharest
Relocation9 min read

10 Things to Visit in Bucharest

Bucharest blends a historic Old Town with landmarks such as the Palace of the Parliament, several major museums, and expansive parks worth exploring.

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Transnational Secondment: Why You Need an A1 Form
Immigration7 min read

Transnational Secondment: Why You Need an A1 Form

Transnational secondment involves specific legal obligations around working conditions and the A1 form, which verifies social security contributions during a posting.

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Applying for a Long-Term Visa in Romania
Immigration6 min read

Applying for a Long-Term Visa in Romania: What You Should Know

Applying for a long-term visa in Romania involves meeting specific eligibility conditions, avoiding common grounds for denial, and submitting several supporting documents.

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China to Join the Hague Apostille Convention
Immigration7 min read

China to Join the Hague Apostille Convention

China's accession to the Hague Apostille Convention on November 7 simplifies document authentication for individuals and companies doing business with China.

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