As remote and hybrid working models continue to reshape the global workforce, businesses are increasingly faced with legal and regulatory questions when employees seek to work remotely from jurisdictions other than those in which their employer is established. While many Southeast European jurisdictions have introduced digital nomad schemes or adapted their legal frameworks to accommodate these developments, the regulatory landscape remains fragmented and continues to evolve.
To assist employers, HR professionals and legal practitioners in navigating these issues, the Employment & Immigration Practice Group of SEE Legal has prepared Cross-Border Remote Work & Digital Nomads in Southeast Europe, a practical Q&A guide covering all SEE Legal jurisdictions.
Structured around a series of practical questions, the publication provides a concise overview of the key legal considerations in each jurisdiction, including:
- the regulatory framework governing cross-border remote work;
- immigration and residence requirements;
- the application of local employment law;
- social security considerations;
- permanent establishment risks;
- local registration and compliance obligations; and
- data protection and practical structuring considerations.
Rather than offering an exhaustive legal analysis, the guide is intended as a practical reference for businesses considering cross-border remote working arrangements in Southeast Europe. It also highlights the similarities and differences between jurisdictions, enabling readers to quickly identify issues that may require jurisdiction-specific advice.
The publication was prepared by our Employment & Immigration Practice Group, bringing together the expertise of lawyers from all member firms across Southeast Europe.