newsweek.ro/economie/chirie-cazare-platita-angajat

Employers in Romania can cover employees' housing costs tax-free, providing significant financial support without tax implications. This benefit is capped at 20% of the minimum gross salary and 33% of total non-taxable benefits. To qualify, employees must not own property in the work locality and must provide legal documentation for housing expenses. This arrangement benefits both employees, who receive untaxed funds, and employers, who can deduct these costs from their taxable income. The system is designed to attract and retain talent in high-cost urban areas.