In recent years, Romania has been steadily gaining momentum as an attractive country for both professional relocation and outsourcing in a variety of highly skilled and cost-intensive industries. For Western European manufacturers and logistics operators, it offers an opportunity to avoid crippling energy prices at home and optimize labor costs. North American tech companies are similarly drawn to Romania’s highly educated, multilingual talent pool for its combination of cost competitiveness and technical expertise.

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As a result, the country’s IT and communications sectors have been growing by around 8% annually, supported by a fast-evolving digital ecosystem. Meanwhile, East Asian companies – particularly in automotive and manufacturing – view Romania as a strategic EU base with lower operating costs and favorable logistics, especially following its 2024 Schengen integration.

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In this article, we’ll explore the key strategic advantages of local and international hiring in Romania in 2025 and beyond, highlight the country’s current in-demand industries, and provide insightful tips on choosing the right pathway to Romania with expert, cost-effective, and risk-free third-party support.

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💡Not sure whether Romania is a better fit for your business and team than other popular Eastern European destinations like Bulgaria? Check out our comparative relocation guide for key differences and available visa pathways.

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Why is Romania among Europe’s best locations for outsourcing and hiring remote workers?

The formula behind Romania’s appeal as one of the region’s top outsourcing and remote hiring destinations lies in affordability, talent, and digital infrastructure. The country’s broadband speed is among the best in Europe and ranks 4th globally, supporting remote work and reliable, real-time communication across borders. Today, there are over 200,000 local professionals working in IT alone, boasting strong technical education, a solid STEM foundation, and a competitive multilingual advantage with English, French, German, and Italian widely spoken in workplace settings. Labor costs are reportedly 40-60% lower than those in Western Europe or North America for comparably skilled workers, while the EU standard of education and cultural compatibility make local talent particularly appealing compared to more distant outsourcing markets.

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What industries are the most attractive for relocation, outsourcing, or local hiring in Romania?

Predictably, IT is Romania’s leading industry when it comes to outsourcing and hiring local teams for international companies. The country is home to one of the most developed tech sectors in Eastern Europe. Cities like Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, and Timișoara are known for their active developer communities, cybersecurity specialists, and software engineers, and the nation’s digital economy is projected to reach €52 billion by 2030. As noted in our earlier article on IT hiring in Romania, the local legislation supports startups and promotes educational reforms aimed at producing highly skilled graduates in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Cybersecurity, fueling industry growth and global demand for Romanian IT talent.

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Industries like business process outsourcing (BPO) and shared services also continue to grow steadily. International brands from sectors like finance, HR, procurement, and customer service operate support centers in Romania. Multilingual employees and business-aligned time zones make it easy to serve their European client base without major cultural or operational hurdles. Many international corporations run white-collar operations in Romania, ranging from technical support to back-office finance, benefiting from highly skilled local graduates in business and economics.

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Romania has long been a hub for global production in automotive and manufacturing. Major industry players have invested in local facilities and engineering teams. For companies relocating production from high-cost markets or looking to establish engineering support for the EU region, Romania’s skilled workforce and production-friendly environment offer a lucrative solution. Beyond automotive, Romania produces industrial machinery, chemicals, textiles, and electronics for European supply chains.

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The country is also attractive for Engineering Research and Development (R&D), aerospace, electronics design, and telecommunications. Romania stands out in the region for the availability of engineers in fields like automotive design, embedded systems, and industrial design, and is home to a growing number of R&D centers, as well as design and innovation hubs in these fields.

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What are the fastest and easiest pathways to Romania for companies in high-demand industries?

For businesses operating in sectors like IT, engineering, manufacturing, or business services, the ability to enter the Romanian market fast, test the waters, run projects, or scale teams without legal complexities is crucial: if your company won’t do it, some other will, and delay in local talent acquisition may result in losing your competitive edge. The traditional way to start operations is via a local entity, but this includes numerous costly setup procedures that take up to 6 months to complete. In fast-paced industries, it is counterproductive to deny yourself the opportunity to hire there until your subsidiary is fully established.

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Thus, the most practical and compliant way to enter the Romanian market is through an Employer of Record (EOR) solution. This third-party service allows companies to launch operations in Romania without the need to set up a local entity. It is particularly valuable for short-term industrial projects, such as construction, automotive supply chain work, or equipment installation, where companies may need to hire local engineers, technicians, or administrative support for a defined period. EOR ensures those workers are hired legally, with payroll, taxes, and benefits handled according to Romanian labor law. EOR is also highly effective for tech and digital sectors looking to build local engineering or product teams, as it’s equally suitable for long-term remote hiring.

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💡IMPORTANT: There is a variety of providers on the market offering EOR services in Romania. However, not all of them hold the correct license. For client companies, operating in Romania via an unauthorized EOR provider can result in employee complaints, void labor agreements, and even legal challenges during audits. Find more information here.

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At Acvian, we take local compliance seriously. In Romania, we operate as a licensed EOR provider with on-site presence. Our local team brings nearly two decades of country-specific expertise to the table, ensuring complete peace of mind to our clients.

We offer reasonable and transparent pricing, in-depth understanding of Romanian laws and market specifics, and true customer care with fast response times at all stages of our cooperation. Sound like a good fit for your business? Book a meeting with our expert or submit a request form, and we’ll get in touch with you soon!