Company Establishment in Romania
Company Formation · Legal Structure Selection · Trade Register Filing · Tax Registration · Bank Coordination
Remote Formation by Power of Attorney
Register your Romanian company remotely without travelling — using a notarised power of attorney.
Purchase a Ready-Made Company
Acquire a shelf company with an existing registration number and start operating immediately.
Branch of a Foreign Company
Establish a Romanian branch of an existing foreign company without creating a separate legal entity.
Company Structure & Tax
Understand the company structure, share capital requirements, tax regimes and governance rules.
Legal Address & Virtual Office
Every Romanian company requires a registered legal address. We provide virtual office solutions in Bucharest.
Corporate Documents & Post-Registration
What happens after registration — documents, tax registration, bank account, compliance calendar.
Company Formation in Romania — Key Facts
What Is Included in Our Company Formation Service
Romania For Business SRL 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.
Initial consultation & structure selection
Document checklist & client information
Name reservation & document preparation
Document signing (remote or in Romania)
Trade Register submission (ONRC)
Registration certificate issued
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 €60,000 | 1% on revenue | At least 1 employee within 30 days of registration |
| Microenterprise — 3% | Annual revenue €60,000–€250,000 | 3% on revenue | At least 1 employee; revenue under threshold |
| Standard corporate tax | Annual revenue over €250,000 or no employees | 16% on net profit | Default if microenterprise conditions not met |
| Dividend tax | On profit distributions to individual shareholders | 10% 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 |