What is the gross minimum wage in 2026 and what’s the net?
The gross minimum wage in 2026 is RON 4,050. After CAS 25% + CASS 10% + 10% income tax (post personal deduction), net is approximately RON 3,700 for an employee without dependants. Construction, IT and food manufacturing have different minimums.
How is the personal deduction computed in 2026?
Personal deduction varies between 0 and RON 1,310/month based on gross salary and number of dependants. For gross < RON 2,500: max RON 670 + RON 80 per dependant (up to 4). Above RON 5,000 gross: deduction zero. ANAF publishes the full table annually.
What does the employer pay on top of gross?
In 2026, employer also pays 2.25% work insurance contribution (CAM). For a gross of RON 4,050 (minimum wage), total cost is RON 4,141. Certain categories (construction, special conditions) use different caps.
Do I have to file D112 with no active employees?
No, if you have no contracts in that month. If you have at least one active contract, D112 must be filed even if the salary was zero (unpaid leave).
How do we handle the transition from CIM to PFA?
We prepare a comparative simulation: employer cost for CIM vs. PFA invoice + income tax. For a PFA on norma, tax + CAS/CASS ≈ RON 10,500/year (median Bucharest). For CIM at RON 5,000 gross: ≈ RON 1,250 contributions + tax. Final decision involves legal aspects (subordination, exclusivity), not just fiscal.
How do we recover money from CNAS for paid sick leave?
For each sick leave from day 6, a "Recovery request" is filed with the county CAS. Includes: medical certificate copy, payslip copy, CNAS form. 4conta files them monthly and tracks the return (usually 30–60 days). Recovered amounts are posted to account 4382.