Company Formation in Romania

by Vlad Cuc

Our lawyers can help you open a company in Romania in just a few days. We can also offer you details about the process of company formation in Romania.

Quick Facts
Types of companies in Romania	– limited liability company, – joint stock company, – partnership (limited and general), – company limited by shares, – branch office, – sole trader
Minimum share capital for LTD Company	RON 500
Minimum number of shareholders for Limited Company	1
Time frame for the incorporation (approx.)	5 days
Corporate tax rate in Romania	– 16% standard rate; – 16% applied on the taxable profit or 5% on the revenue (the highest value will be selected) for companies involved in gambling and nightclubs activities,  – 1% for micro-companies
Dividend tax rate	10% (exemptions are available)
VAT rate	– 21% standard rate, 11% reduced rate – 0%  for intra-community transportation, international transportation.
Number of double taxation treaties (approx.)	90
Do you supply a registered address?	Yes
Local director required for company formation in Romania	No (obligations can appear for the board of directors)
Shelf company available	Yes
Redomiciliation permitted	Yes
Electronic signature	Yes
Is accounting/annual return required for company formation in Romania?	Yes (both)
Foreign-ownership allowed	Yes
Any tax exemptions available?	– for the reinvested profit of a company, – for activities related to innovation, research and development, – for companies operating in industrial parks, etc.
Tax incentives for company formation in Romania	– for research and development activities, – for investments in professional and technical education, – for companies that fall under the micro-company regime, etc.

How long does it take to open a company in Romania in 2026? 

The procedure of company formation in Romania will take 5 working days (this is calculated since the date in which all the necessary documents are submitted with the local authorities).

What are the capital requirements for company formation in Romania?

They depend on the company type selected for registration. For instance, in order to register a limited liability company, the necessary minimum share capital is RON 500 (EUR 100), while for a joint stock company, the capital is established at EUR 25,000. Other company types do not have a capital requirement. Our lawyers can present a detailed list on the current capital requirements for all local business forms.

What type of Romanian companies can I register?

Foreign investors can open the following types of Romanian companies:

1. the Romanian SRL;
2. the Romanian SRL-D, which was designed to assist young entrepreneurs in starting a business;
3. the Romanian subsidiary;
4. the Romanian branch;
5. the Romanian representative office (liaison office);
6. the joint stock company;
7. the partnership.

Where can I find out more information on the Romanian company types?

Click to download our free guide on company formation in Romania, containing information for the setup of Romanian branches and representative offices, joint stock and SRL companies.

How can an investor register a Romanian SRL?

Some of the most common information that must be presented upon the registration of a new Romanian business are the following: 

• personal information regarding the company’s shareholders, such as their names, nationalities, country of residence and date of birth;
• the name of the person who is appointed as a general manager;
• the company’s proposed name and the business activities that will be developed here;
• the participation of each shareholder at the company’s capital, the nominal value of each share and the percentage of shares owned by each shareholder;
• the company’s registered office (the proof regarding this information is done through various documents that attest the fact that the company operates in the given location). 

What are the fees you charge for the registration of a limited liability company in 2026?

For the registration of a limited liability company with corporate shareholder, our team of lawyers in Romania will apply the following fees:

• EUR 780 (attorney fee, which includes basic company formation services, that are presented below);
• EUR 30 (registration with the Trade Register);
• EUR 150 (sworn translation services).

Below, you can read our infographic on how to open a company in Romania in 2026:

What are the legal services your Romanian lawyers provide for company formation purposes?

For the attorney fee we have mentioned above (EUR 780), charged for company formation services, we provide clients with the following:

1. reserving a trade name with the Trade Register;
2. drafting the company’s Articles of Association and by-laws;
3. drafting the affidavits;
4. obtaining the Certificate of Registration;
5. completing all the registration steps with the Trade Register.

What are your fees if I want to set up a limited liability company as a natural person in 2026?

Please mind that although the process for company formation in Romania follows the same steps, we charge different fees based on the nature of the client (corporate/natural person). For natural persons, our lawyer’s fee is only EUR 500 (it includes the same 5 services mentioned above). To this, you must also add:

• EUR 30 – Trade Registry fee;
• EUR 110 – sworn translations services.

Can your Romanian lawyers help me obtain a registered address?

Yes, our team of lawyers can also provide assistance to investors who want to secure a registered address in Romania (please mind that this is a compulsory requirement that must be completed during the process of company formation in Romania).

How much does it cost to obtain a registered address in 2026?

Clients will need to pay a fee of EUR 200 per year for a registered address where they can receive their official mail and mail forwarding services. Please mind that we offer this service through our local partners (the same fee is applied regardless of the nature of the applicant – corporate entity or natural person opening a company in Romania).

What is the tax system applicable to the Romanian micro-company regime in 2026?

LOWEST TAXES IN EUROPE FOR THE ROMANIAN MICRO-COMPANY: Up to 1% corporate tax

Micro companies in Romania can enjoy a preferential tax regime, and this has been maintained in 2026 as well. These companies are taxed with a corporate income tax of only 1% provided that they need meet a specific threshold. Thus, from January 2026, the threshold that offers eligibility under the micro company regime is reduced to EUR 100,000. The threshold has been lowered in 2026 from EUR 250,000.

The video below presents the main steps for company incorporation in Romania:

Do you collaborate with other local or foreign lawyers/company formation specialists?

Yes. We salute our latest partnership with OpenCompanySingapore.com, a leading incorporation service in Singapore. You can get more information about company formation in Romania from Avocati.ro, an excellent online resource. 

See other related info:

Types of Romanian Companies

Establishing a representative office or company branch

Purchasing real estate in Romania

NOTE: This is not intended to be a complete list of documents or a complete set of costs to set up a Romanian company . Contact us for in-depth information. Our Romanian law firm is prepared to assist foreign investors in any matter concerning the legislation regulating the activities of local businesses.  MHC Law Firm has worldwide affiliates being a member of the BridgeWest Legal Network.