Skip to content
Romania for Business
Email

Company Registration in Romania

Company Formation · Legal Structure Selection · Trade Register Filing · Tax Registration · Bank Coordination

Book a Consultation

Company registration in Romania for a foreign founder usually means forming a Romanian SRL (limited liability company). The minimum share capital is 500 RON, and the National Trade Register Office (ONRC) normally registers the company 3–5 working days after the file is submitted. Remote company formation by power of attorney costs €1,490 as an all-inclusive package: documents, certified translation of the power of attorney, the ONRC fee, tax and UBO registration and a Bucharest legal address for one year. Once registered, the company pays either 1% tax on revenue as a microenterprise – up to €100,000 a year and with one employee hired within 90 days – or 16% corporate tax on profit.

 

Remote Formation by Power of Attorney

Register your Romanian company remotely without travelling – using a notarised power of attorney.

How remote formation works →

 

Purchase a Ready-Made Company

Acquire a shelf company with an existing registration number and start operating immediately.

Explore ready-made companies →

 

Branch of a Foreign Company

Establish a Romanian branch of an existing foreign company without creating a separate legal entity.

Open a branch in Romania →

 

Company Structure & Tax

Understand the company structure, share capital requirements, tax regimes and governance rules.

Company structure overview →

 

Legal Address & Virtual Office

Every Romanian company requires a registered legal address. We provide virtual office solutions in Bucharest.

Legal address options →

 

Corporate Documents & Post-Registration

What happens after registration – documents, tax registration, bank account, compliance calendar.

Post-registration steps →

Company Registration Costs

Get Started →

Our company establishment services are designed to support you throughout the process of setting up or acquiring a company in Romania, from legal structure selection and document preparation to registration or ownership transfer. The scope of the selected service, included professional fees, applicable VAT, and any additional costs are clearly specified in your proposal before you proceed, with no hidden charges.

Company Formation in Romania – Key Facts

500 RON
Minimum share capital of a new SRL (approx. €100)
3–5 days
ONRC registration after filing, working days
16% CIT
Standard corporate tax rate
Remote-friendly
Most early steps handled digitally
English docs
All documents bilingual Romanian/English

SRL, Branch or SA: Which Company to Register in Romania

Three legal forms cover almost every foreign founder. The capital figures are the statutory minimums under Company Law 31/1990 as amended by Law 239/2025, in force since 18 December 2025.

Form Minimum capital Liability and owners Typical use
SRL – limited liability company 500 RON at registration; 5,000 RON once annual net turnover exceeds 400,000 RON 1 to 50 shareholders, each liable only up to their contribution Trading, services and holding companies owned by foreigners
Branch (sucursală) No share capital – funded by the parent company Not a separate legal entity: the foreign parent company is liable for the branch’s obligations Foreign companies operating in Romania under their own name
SA – joint-stock company 90,000 RON Shareholders liable up to their shares; managed by a sole director or a board Larger projects and activities the law reserves for joint-stock companies, such as banking and insurance

A branch does not suit founders who want to keep the parent company’s assets out of reach of Romanian creditors – for that, register an SRL. An SRL in turn does not fit regulated activities where Romanian law requires an SA.

What Is Included in Our Company Formation Service

Romania for Business Advisory S.R.L. manages the complete process from structure selection to operational readiness. The following services are included in the standard company establishment package:

 

Company name reservation

We check availability and reserve your chosen company name at the National Trade Register Office (ONRC).

 

Legal structure selection

We advise on SRL, branch or other structure based on your ownership, activity, tax position and plans.

 

Bilingual document preparation

Articles of Association, shareholders agreement, affidavits and all registration forms prepared in Romanian and English.

 

Trade Register filing (ONRC)

We submit the full registration file to the Romanian National Trade Register Office and manage all authority communication.

 

Beneficial owner declaration

Preparation and submission of the UBO (ultimate beneficial owner) declaration required under Romanian AML law.

 

Tax registration (ANAF)

Registration with the Romanian tax authority (ANAF), including CUI tax number issuance and tax regime selection.

 

Legal address provision

Every Romanian company requires a registered legal address in Romania. We coordinate virtual office arrangements in Bucharest.

 

Bank account coordination

We coordinate the bank account opening process and advise on which banks work best for foreign-owned Romanian companies.

How the Process Works

The typical company formation timeline for a standard Romanian SRL with foreign shareholders runs as follows. Remote formation requires additional time for document preparation, notarisation and courier transit.

01

Initial consultation & structure selection

02

Document checklist & client information

03

Name reservation & document preparation

04

Document signing (remote or in Romania)

05

Trade Register submission (ONRC)

06

Registration certificate issued

07

Tax registration & post-registration setup

Romanian Tax Regimes for New Companies

The tax regime applicable to a newly registered Romanian company depends on its annual revenue, number of employees and activity type. The following overview is for general guidance – always verify with a qualified Romanian tax adviser.

Regime When it applies Tax rate Key condition
Microenterprise – 1% Annual revenue up to €100,000 1% on revenue At least 1 employee within 90 days of registration
Standard corporate tax Annual revenue over €100,000 or where the company does not meet the conditions for the microenterprise regime 16% on net profit Default if microenterprise conditions not met
Dividend tax On profit distributions to individual shareholders 16% on dividends Withheld at source
VAT – standard Annual revenue over RON 395,000 or voluntary reg. 21% standard rate Optional below threshold; required above
VAT – EU (VIES) Intra-EU transactions with VAT-registered partners 0% (reverse charge) Separate application after company registration

Rates and thresholds checked on 4 October 2026: dividend tax 16% and standard VAT 21% under Law 141/2025; VAT exemption threshold RON 395,000 under Government Ordinance 22/2025, applied from 1 September 2025; microenterprise revenue limit €100,000 from 1 January 2026; 90-day deadline for a new microenterprise to hire its first employee under Emergency Ordinance 8/2026.

Frequently Asked Questions – Company Formation in Romania

The Romanian SRL (Societate cu Răspundere Limitată – limited liability company) is the most commonly used structure for small and medium-sized foreign-owned businesses. It offers limited liability, flexible ownership, and a minimum share capital of 500 RON (approximately €100). The best structure for your situation depends on your ownership model, planned activity, number of shareholders and tax objectives.

In most cases, no physical visit is required at the registration stage. Documents can be signed remotely and submitted via power of attorney, or electronically using a qualified electronic signature from an EU-trusted service provider (EUTL). Bank account opening, however, typically requires the company director to visit Romania in person – digital banks may offer alternatives.

Registration at the Trade Register (ONRC) typically takes 3–5 working days from the date of submission. Remote formation adds time for document preparation, notarisation and courier transit – the total timeline is from 18 working days. With in-person signing in Romania, the process can be completed in approximately 5 working days.

The minimum share capital is 500 RON (approximately €100 at current exchange rates). Under Law 239/2025, an SRL whose annual net turnover exceeds 400,000 RON must raise its share capital to at least 5,000 RON. For companies seeking VAT registration with a non-resident director, higher capital requirements may apply – in some cases a minimum of approximately €10,000–€11,000 is advisable. Your adviser will confirm the appropriate amount for your structure.

Yes. There are no restrictions on foreign ownership of Romanian SRL companies. A single foreign individual or a foreign company can be the sole shareholder. Foreign directors and administrators are also permitted without restriction. Owning the company does not by itself give a right to live in Romania: a non-EU shareholder needs a residence permit for company owners, which requires income of at least €700 a month.

Standard requirements include: copies of passports or identity documents for all shareholders and directors; three proposed company names in order of preference; confirmation of planned activity (CAEN codes); proof of right to use the legal address; and a completed registration information form. Our team will confirm the exact checklist for your situation.

Every Romanian company must have a registered legal address in Romania. This address appears in the Trade Register and receives official correspondence. We coordinate virtual office solutions in Bucharest which typically include mail receipt, scanning and electronic forwarding. See our Legal Address & Virtual Office page for full details.

Yes. A ready-made (shelf) company is a pre-registered Romanian SRL with no prior activity that can be transferred to a new owner. This is faster than fresh registration – transfer typically takes around 10 days. Costs are higher than new registration. See our Ready-Made Company page for details.

Registering an SRL remotely costs €1,490 as an all-inclusive package for one individual shareholder: incorporation documents in Romanian and English, the power of attorney and its certified translation, the Trade Register (ONRC) fee of about €30, ANAF tax registration, the UBO declaration and a legal address in Bucharest for one year. Notarising the power of attorney in your own country is paid there. A branch of a foreign company costs €2,400 and a ready-made company €3,500. The 500 RON minimum share capital is paid into the company’s own account and stays at its disposal. Fees may be subject to Romanian VAT.

Yes. Since Law 265/2022 the Trade Register accepts registration files online through the ONRC services portal, signed with a qualified electronic signature. Founders without such a signature sign a notarised power of attorney, and we file on their behalf. Opening the bank account is the step that usually still needs a visit to Romania.

Every Romanian company has two identifiers: the Trade Register number, which starts with J, and the unique registration code (CUI) used for tax. Basic company data can be checked free of charge by CUI in the public taxpayer search of ANAF, the Romanian tax authority; full Trade Register extracts are issued by ONRC through its services portal.