Register your Romanian company in days, not months.
100% foreign ownership. Remote registration via Power of Attorney. From RON 500 minimum capital. We handle every step from name reservation to bank account opening.
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Societate cu Răspundere Limitată
The standard choice for 90% of foreign investors. Limited liability, flexible management, 1–50 shareholders. Minimum capital RON 500 (~€100). Can access micro-enterprise 1% tax regime. Can be 100% foreign-owned and managed.
Societate pe Acțiuni
For larger investments, capital raising, or eventual IPO. Joint-stock structure. Minimum capital RON 90,000 (~€18,000). Minimum 2 shareholders. Mandatory audit. More complex governance but more flexibility for equity instruments.
SRL Debutant
Special status for entrepreneurs under 30. Same structure as SRL but with tax exemptions and grant eligibility for the first 3 years. Converts to standard SRL after 3 years. Cannot operate in gambling, real estate, insurance, tobacco, or alcohol.
Branch Office
Extension of a foreign parent company. Operates under the parent's legal identity — no separate Romanian legal personality. No separate capital requirement. Useful for temporary projects or testing the market before committing to a subsidiary.
Representative Office
Liaison and market research only. CANNOT generate revenue in Romania. Used for promotional activities, market monitoring, and relationship building. Low cost, low commitment, but limited functionality.
How it works, in 8 steps.
- 01
Company name reservation
We check availability and reserve your chosen name at the National Trade Register Office (ONRC). Takes 1–2 business days.
- 02
Articles of Association
We draft the founding documents, customized to your specific needs: share structure, management rules, activity codes (CAEN), registered address.
- 03
Notarization
Documents must be notarized. If you're not in Romania, we handle this through a Power of Attorney — you sign at a notary in your country, we execute everything here.
- 04
Share capital deposit
Minimum RON 500 for SRL (from 2026). We open a temporary bank account and deposit the capital on your behalf.
- 05
Trade Register submission
We submit the complete file to ONRC. The registrar processes within 1 working day of registration.
- 06
CUI issuance
Your company receives its Unique Registration Code (CUI) — you are now a legal entity in Romania.
- 07
Tax registration
We register your company with ANAF (National Agency for Fiscal Administration) for corporate tax, and for VAT if required or strategically beneficial.
- 08
Bank account opening
We help you open a permanent corporate bank account with a Romanian bank (BT, BCR, Raiffeisen, ING, or others).
Important 2026 changes
Minimum SRL share capital increased to RON 500 (from the previous symbolic RON 1). Companies with annual net turnover exceeding RON 400,000 must maintain RON 5,000 in share capital. Dividend tax increased to 16% (from 10% in 2025). Micro-enterprise regime threshold reduced to €100,000 annual turnover. Standard VAT rate increased to 21% (from 19%) effective August 2025, with a new unified reduced rate of 11%.
Frequently asked questions.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Romanian company?
Yes. There are no restrictions on foreign ownership of Romanian companies. A non-EU citizen can own 100% of an SRL or SA, and can also be the sole administrator/director without needing a local partner or representative.
Do I need to be physically present in Romania to register a company?
No. We can handle the entire registration process remotely through a Power of Attorney. You sign the PoA at a notary in your country (apostilled if outside the EU), and we execute all steps in Romania on your behalf.
How long does company registration take?
Standard SRL registration takes 7–14 business days. With expedited processing, we can complete it in 3–5 business days. SA registration typically takes 14–21 business days due to more complex documentation requirements.
What is the minimum capital requirement?
For an SRL, the minimum is RON 500 (approximately €100) as of 2026. Companies with annual turnover exceeding RON 400,000 must maintain RON 5,000 in share capital. For an SA, the minimum is RON 90,000 (approximately €18,000).
Can my Romanian company apply for EU funding?
Yes. A foreign-owned Romanian company has the same access to EU funding programs as a Romanian-owned company. This includes Start-Up Nation, Regional Operational Programs, PNRR, and all other national and European programs.
Do I need a local director or administrator?
No. A foreign national can serve as the sole administrator of a Romanian SRL. There is no requirement for a local director, local shareholder, or local representative.
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