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Company Formation in Romania
Romania offers a 16% corporate tax rate, one of the lowest in Europe, and is preparing to adopt the Euro. With a modernized economy, growing private sector, and EU membership, it’s an increasingly attractive destination for business formation.
Company Formation Support
We guide you through setting up your company in Romania, selecting the right legal structure, preparing all required documentation, and ensuring full compliance.
Timeframes
With all documentation in order, registration can typically be completed in 7-14 working days for standard setups.
Ready for Business
From initial consultation through full registration and post-incorporation steps (bank account setup, tax registration), we handle the key stages so your company is legally established and ready to operate in Romania.
Quick Incorporation
Our all-inclusive Romanian company formation package provides you with all you need to incorporate and run a company in Romania, including a bank account, VAT registration and a registered office for twelve months.
- Company Formation “SRL”
- Preparing company documents
- Power of Attorney
- Affidavits
- Notary fees
- VAT Application
- Submitting the share capital
- Registered office for one year in Bucharest
Start a business in Romania
Romania’s business-friendly environment, surface-level economic stability and favourable tax regime make it an increasingly popular option for entrepreneurs. You can form a limited liability company (SRL) with as little as 1 RON minimum share capital, and foreign ownership is fully permitted. Standard corporate tax is 16%, while qualifying micro-companies may be taxed at just 1%-3%, and specific sectors such as nightclubs or gambling may face a lower revenue-based tax of ~5%.
Romanian Incorporation
Business Structure Requirements
The most common entity type is the SRL (Societate cu Răspundere Limitată / Limited Liability Company). It requires at least one shareholder and one director, who can be individuals or legal entities of any nationality. A registered office address in Romania is mandatory, but there are no residency restrictions on ownership or management. Incorporation is handled through the National Trade Register Office (ONRC) and can be completed within a few working days.
Capital Setup
An SRL requires a minimum share capital of RON 1 (less than €1), fully paid before registration. Contributions can be made in cash or kind, and shareholder liability is limited to their capital contribution. This low capital requirement, combined with straightforward registration, makes Romania one of the easiest EU countries for company setup.
Taxes
The standard corporate income tax (CIT) rate is 16%, while micro-companies with turnover under €500,000 pay just 1% (if they have employees) or 3% (if they have none). Romania also offers tax exemptions for reinvested profits in production and technology equipment, and R&D deductions of up to 50%. The standard VAT rate is 19%, with reduced rates of 9% and 5% for certain goods and services. Romania has over 90 double-tax treaties, ensuring international tax efficiency.
Ongoing Obligations
Romanian companies must maintain proper accounting records, prepare annual financial statements, and file them with the Ministry of Finance. Corporate tax returns are filed quarterly or annually depending on turnover, and VAT returns are generally submitted monthly. Companies must also maintain a UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) register and comply with labour, payroll, and social security reporting. An audit is required if turnover, assets, or employee thresholds are exceeded.
Company Formation in Romania
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How it works
See our step by step process once you purchase this item.
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Answer some questions
We will send you some simple questions for you to fill in so that we can properly set up your new company in Romania.
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Sit back and relax
Let us do the work to set up your Let us do the work to set up your Romanian company. This will include a really quick and easy identity check where you’ll need your ID or passport to hand.
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Reap the benefits!
Once your company has been formed, you can officially start doing business in Romania!
Questions?
What types of companies can be formed in Romania?
The most common types of company are: Limited liability company (SRL) Joint-stock company (SA) As with almost all other EU countries, there are also: Partnerships Branches or subsidiaries At Start My Business, we offer packages for the Romanian Limited Liability Company (SRL).
What is the personal income tax level in Romania?
Romania applies a flat personal income tax rate of 10%, one of the lowest in the European Union. This rate covers most types of income, including salaries, freelance earnings, and rental income. In addition, dividends received by Romanian residents are subject to a withholding tax of just 8%, making Romania an attractive jurisdiction for both entrepreneurs and investors seeking a low personal tax environment.
How much capital is required to start a Romanian Limited Liability Company (SRL)?
A Romanian limited liability company (Societate cu Răspundere Limitată – SRL) requires a minimum share capital of just RON 1 (approximately €0.20), following recent legal reforms that abolished the previous €50 threshold. The company can have up to 50 shareholders, and the capital must be fully paid before registration. This low capital requirement makes the SRL one of the most affordable and straightforward company structures in the European Union.
What other benefits exist for registering an SRL in Romania?
The administrative and reporting requirements are comparatively low.
What incentives and tax breaks exist in Romania for foreign investors?
Romania has numerous tax breaks and incentives available for foreign investors, such as:Tax exemption for reinvested profitsR&D incentives (including exemption from profit tax for taxpayers engaged solely in R&D and innovative activities)Education tax incentives (expenses for certain types of professional studies are deductible from profits)And others