Register a Company in Romania Remotely

Company formation by power of attorney — no travel required

International founders, investors and foreign business owners can register a company in Romania without travelling to the country. Romania For Business SRL coordinates the complete remote company formation process — from preparing your power of attorney and bilingual incorporation documents to filing at the Trade Register (ONRC) and completing tax registration with the Romanian authorities (ANAF).

All client communication, document preparation and status updates are handled in English. For the large majority of international clients, no physical visit to Romania is required at the registration stage.

No visit to Romania required at registration stage

Most international clients complete the full SRL registration without travelling to Romania. The one step that may require an in-person visit is opening a traditional bank account — digital banking alternatives are available and our team can advise.

How Remote Company Formation Works

The remote process follows the same legal steps as in-person registration. The key difference is how documents are signed and transmitted. Romania For Business SRL manages every step on the Romanian side — you handle document signing from wherever you are.

Initial consultation & structure confirmation

Document checklist sent to client

Power of attorney drafted by our team

PoA signed & notarised in client’s country

Documents sent to Romania by courier

Trade Register submission (ONRC)

Registration certificate issued — company active

Once the registration certificate is issued, we complete the tax registration with ANAF (Agenția Națională de Administrare Fiscală) and hand over the full document package to the client. The company is then ready to operate, open a bank account and begin trading.

SETTING UP A COMPANY IN ROMANIA BY POWER OF ATTORNEY

1,490 EUR
all-inclusive

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Assistance with company formation in Romania (SRL)
Preparation of all incorporation documents in Romanian and English
Power of attorney preparation (bilingual template ready to sign)
Certified translation of the power of attorney into Romanian
Representation at the Trade Register on your behalf
Company name reservation at ONRC
Tax registration with ANAF — CUI number issuance
Beneficial owner (UBO) declaration filing
Virtual office / legal address in Bucharest for 1 year
Trade Register government fee (ONRC)
~€30 — included, billed at cost
Full bilingual document package delivered digitally

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

VAT registration (national or EU/VIES) + €150
Additional shareholder (per person beyond the first) + €75
Bank account opening coordination + €300
EORI number registration + €200
Personal NIF tax ID for shareholder / director + €300
Apostille coordination (country dependent) on request
Legal address renewal (year 2 onwards) from €210/yr

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Fees may be subject to Romanian VAT. Price confirmed in writing before engagement. All-inclusive package applies to a single individual shareholder — contact us for corporate shareholders.

Three Ways to Sign — Choose What Works for You

Romanian company formation documents require valid signatures from all shareholders and directors. For remote clients, there are three options — each with different speed, cost and convenience trade-offs.

Option A — Most common for non-EU clients

Notarised Power of Attorney

Sign the power of attorney before a local notary in your country of residence.
The notarised document is sent to us by international courier.
Depending on your country, the PoA may need to be apostilled before it is sent.
Our team prepares the PoA template in Romanian/English bilingual format for you to take to the notary.
Additional cost: ~€110 for notarisation & translation

Option B — Fastest & lowest cost

EU Qualified Electronic Signature

If you hold a qualified electronic signature from an EU Trusted List (EUTL) provider, all documents can be signed electronically.
No notary, no apostille, no courier — the entire process is digital.
This option eliminates the ~€110 notarisation cost and the 3–7 day courier transit time.
Check EUTL provider availability at: eidas.ec.europa.eu
No additional notarisation cost — fastest remote option

Option C — If you can visit briefly

In-Person Signing in Romania

If you are able to visit Romania for approximately two working days, you can sign all documents in our presence.
This eliminates notarisation, apostille and courier entirely.
Fastest total timeline — typically around 5 working days from signing to registration certificate.
Also gives you the opportunity to visit the bank and open the company account during the same trip.
Recommended if bank account opening is also needed
No additional cost — fastest overall option

Signing Options at a Glance

Factor	A — Notarised PoA	B — EU e-Signature	C — Visit Romania
Travel to Romania required	✗ Not required	✗ Not required	✓ ~2 days
Notary visit in your country	✓ Required	✗ Not required	✗ Not required
Apostille (country dependent)	May be required	✗ Not required	✗ Not required
Courier to Romania	✓ Required (3–7 days)	✗ Not required	✗ Not required
Additional notarisation cost	~€110	None	None
Total typical timeline	12–18 working days	7–10 working days	~5 working days
Bank account opening in same trip	✗ Separate trip needed	✗ Separate trip	✓ Possible in same visit
Recommended for	Non-EU clients; those without e-sig	EU clients with EUTL access	Clients who can travel

Documents You Need to Provide

Once you confirm your structure and signing option, our team sends you a personalised document checklist. The standard requirements for a Romanian SRL with one or more foreign individual shareholders are set out below.

Document / item	Detail	Format accepted
Shareholder & Director Identification
Passport or national ID card	Valid, clear copy — all shareholders and directors	Colour scan / photo
Proof of residential address	Utility bill, bank statement or official letter — dated within 3 months	Colour scan
Photo with ID document	Photograph of each person holding their ID (for AML/KYC purposes)	Photo / scan
Company Name & Activity
3 proposed company names	In order of preference — we check availability at ONRC	Email / form
Business activity description	Plain-language description of what the company will do	Email / form
CAEN codes (if known)	Romanian economic activity classification codes — our team can suggest these	Optional
Share Capital & Structure
Planned share capital amount	Minimum 500 RON (approx. €100). Higher amounts may be required for VAT registration with a non-resident director.	Email / form
Shareholder ownership split	Percentage each shareholder will hold (if multiple shareholders)	Email / form
Director appointment	Confirm which shareholders will also act as directors, or if a third-party director is appointed	Email / form
Legal Address
Legal address confirmation	Confirm whether you need our virtual office service or have your own Romanian address	Email / form
Proof of right to use address	If using your own address — lease agreement, title deed or landlord consent	Colour scan
Tax Preferences (optional at registration)
Tax regime preference	Microenterprise (1% or 3% of revenue) or standard corporate income tax (16% of profit). Our team will advise on the appropriate choice.	Email / form
VAT registration	Confirm if VAT registration is needed at incorporation or to be applied for later	Email / form

When Is an Apostille Required?

An apostille is a form of international certification that authenticates the signature of a notary public for use in another country. Whether your notarised power of attorney requires an apostille depends on your country of residence.

Your country	Apostille required?	What this means for you
EU Member State	Usually not required	Most EU-notarised documents are accepted in Romania without apostille. Confirm with our team for your specific country.
Hague Convention country (non-EU)	Yes — apostille required	Obtain an apostille from the competent authority in your country after notarisation. Our team confirms the exact requirement.
Non-Hague Convention country	Legalisation required	Full legalisation (via the Romanian embassy/consulate in your country) is required instead of apostille. Timeline and cost vary.
EU qualified e-signature holder	Not applicable	No apostille needed — electronic signature eliminates the notary/apostille requirement entirely.

Country-specific requirements — always confirm first:

Apostille requirements vary by country and can change. Our team confirms the exact requirement for your country of residence before you begin the notarisation process. Do not proceed with notarisation before confirming this with us.

Remote Formation Timeline — Stage by Stage

The table below shows the typical timeline for remote formation using the notarised power of attorney route (Option A). Timelines for Options B and C are shorter — see the comparison table in Section 4.

Stage	Typical duration	Notes
Initial consultation & engagement confirmation	1–2 working days	Scope, structure and signing option confirmed
Document checklist sent to client	Same day	Personalised based on shareholder and director count
Client information & ID documents received	Client-dependent	Process does not begin until all information is received
Company name reservation (ONRC)	1–2 working days	We reserve the name immediately upon receiving client info
Power of attorney & documents drafted	1–2 working days	Bilingual Romanian/English draft sent to client for review
Client notarises PoA in their country	Varies by local notary	Client arranges with local notary; typically 1–5 days
Apostille (if required)	2–7 working days	Depends on country — some countries offer same-day apostille
Courier transit — client country to Romania	2–5 working days	DHL/FedEx recommended; Romania For Business tracks delivery
Document review & any translation by our team	1–2 working days	Translation by certified Romanian translator if required
Trade Register submission (ONRC)	Day of receipt	File submitted same day all documents are complete
Trade Register processing	3–5 working days	ONRC statutory processing time from submission
Registration certificate issued	Day of approval	CUI tax number assigned; company legally exists
Tax registration with ANAF	1–2 working days	Tax regime confirmed; company registered with tax authority
Document package delivered to client	Same day as receipt	Full bilingual document set sent digitally + hard copy option

Total typical remote formation timeline (Option A — notarised PoA): 12–18 working days from signed engagement to registration certificate.

Total typical timeline (Option B — EU e-signature): 7–10 working days.

Option C — in-person signing: approximately 5 working days.

Bank Account Opening — The One Step That May Require a Visit

Romanian traditional banks require the company director to attend a branch in person to open a business bank account. This is a bank requirement — not a legal or registration requirement — and is completely separate from the company formation process. The company is legally registered without a bank account; the account must be opened and the share capital transferred within 60 days of registration.

Traditional Romanian banks (in-person required)	Digital banking alternatives (remote possible)
BRD — Groupe Société Générale Raiffeisen Bank Romania ING Romania OTP Bank Romania UniCredit Bank Romania Director must visit a branch in person. We coordinate the appointment and prepare the required documentation.	Some fintech banks accept remote onboarding Suitability depends on company structure and activity Not all Romanian payment service providers are accepted by all counterparties Digital banks may not be suitable for VAT-registered companies with high transaction volumes Our team advises on digital banking options available to foreign-owned Romanian companies at the time of registration.

Share capital transfer deadline:

The share capital (minimum 500 RON) must be transferred to the company bank account within 30 days of registration. The bank account itself must be opened within 60 days. Factor bank appointment availability into your planning — we recommend booking a bank appointment before the registration is complete.

Cost Overview — Remote Company Formation

The total cost of remote company formation in Romania depends on the signing option chosen, the number of shareholders and whether additional services (VAT registration, virtual office, bank account coordination) are required.

Included	+ ~€30	+ ~€110	+ from €210/yr	+ €150 optional
Romania For Business service fee (bilingual docs, ONRC filing, ANAF registration)	Trade Register government fee (ONRC)	Notarisation & translation (Option A only — waived for Option B & C)	Legal address / virtual office in Bucharest	VAT registration (if required)

Service fees are confirmed in writing before engagement begins. Romania For Business SRL provides a fixed-fee or clearly scoped quote for standard company formation services. The Romanian Trade Register government fee is billed at cost after approval.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Remote Company Formation in Romania

Yes — if you hold a qualified electronic signature from an EU Trusted List (EUTL) provider, you can sign all documents electronically without a power of attorney or notary. Alternatively, if you visit Romania in person, you sign documents directly in our presence with no PoA required. A notarised power of attorney is only needed for the remote route without an EU e-signature.

It depends on your country of residence. Clients in most EU member states typically do not need an apostille. Clients in non-EU Hague Convention countries require an apostille. Clients in non-Hague countries require full legalisation. Our team confirms the exact requirement for your country before you begin.

Using the notarised PoA route (Option A), the typical total timeline is 12–18 working days from signed engagement to registration certificate — including courier transit. Using an EU qualified electronic signature (Option B), the process typically takes 7–10 working days. In-person signing in Romania (Option C) is the fastest at approximately 5 working days.

The minimum share capital is 500 RON (approximately €100). For companies seeking Romanian national VAT registration with a non-resident director, higher capital and a longer-term registered office lease are typically required. Our team will advise on the appropriate capital level for your structure.

Yes. There are no restrictions on foreign ownership or management of Romanian SRL companies. A single foreign individual can be both the sole shareholder and the sole director (administrator). Foreign companies can also be shareholders.

No. The company is registered at the Trade Register before the bank account is opened. The bank account must be opened and the share capital transferred within 60 days of registration. The registration process itself does not require an existing bank account.

Yes. There are no restrictions on managing a Romanian SRL remotely. You can operate the company from any country. You will need to ensure ongoing accounting and tax compliance is handled by a qualified Romanian accountant. Romania For Business SRL can connect you with accounting partners.

After registration you receive the full document package — registration certificate, Articles of Association, tax registration confirmation and Trade Register extract. The next steps are: opening a bank account (within 60 days), transferring share capital (within 30 days of account opening), hiring a first employee if using the microenterprise tax regime (within 30 days), and engaging a Romanian accountant for ongoing compliance. See our Corporate Documents & Post-Registration page for the full checklist.

Yes. Romania For Business SRL coordinates company formation and connects clients with qualified Romanian accounting partners for ongoing bookkeeping, VAT filing, payroll and annual financial reporting. This is part of our integrated service model — one engagement covers company setup and the operational services needed to run the company.