Guides
Practical guides on opening and running a company in Romania.
How to open a company in Romania: the complete 2026 guide
How to open a company in Romania in 2026: who can do it as a foreigner, the steps in order, documents, real costs, timing and what comes after the CUI.
Read →VAT number in Romania in 2026: PFA or SRL, and what each costs
VAT number in Romania in 2026: PFA or SRL? Liability, tax (10% plus contributions vs 1% micro and 16% dividends), costs and the 395,000 lei threshold.
Read →Cost of opening a company in Romania in 2026: the full figures
The cost of opening a company in Romania in 2026: ONRC fee of 152 lei, 500 lei capital, accountant, registered office and taxes. Full first-year figures.
Read →Registered office in Romania: requirements, options and costs
Registered office in Romania: what it is, the three ways to get one (own home, lease, virtual office), documents required, block consent and annual cost.
Read →CAEN codes in Romania: how to choose them and how many you can have
CAEN codes Romania, Rev. 3 explained: one primary and up to 8 secondary codes, how to read one, NACE equivalents, codes for e-commerce, IT and consulting.
Read →Documents to open a company in Romania in 2026: the full list
Documents to open a company in Romania in 2026: application, name reservation, articles of association, proof of registered office, declarations and UBO.
Read →Romania micro company tax 1% in 2026: conditions, cap and dividends
Romania micro company tax 1%: the 2026 guide to the €100,000 cap, the mandatory employee, 16% dividend tax, VAT and when your SRL leaves the micro regime.
Read →Share capital of a Romanian SRL in 2026: the 500 lei minimum
Share capital of a Romanian SRL: the minimum is 500 lei from 2026, about €100. When to pay it in, the mandatory bank account and how to increase it.
Read →Is it worth opening a company in Romania? Pros, cons and risks
Is it worth opening a company in Romania? Yes with real activity there, no if 1% tax is the only reason: effective management, dividends, costs, verdict.
Read →Tax residency in Romania: the 183-day rule, ANAF and double residency
Tax residency in Romania explained: the 183-day rule, the ANAF questionnaire, 10% income tax, double residency and what it means for your company.
Read →Romania vs Estonia company formation (and Bulgaria): 2026 guide
Romania vs Estonia company formation, with Bulgaria as third option: taxes side by side, remote management, substance rules and which fits your profile.
Read →Company name reservation in Romania: rules, checks and steps
Company name reservation in Romania: the ONRC rules a name must meet, how to check whether it is available and how to get the proof of reservation online.
Read →Certificat constatator in Romania: what it is and how to get it
Certificat constatator in Romania: the ONRC company registry extract. The types, how to order it online, what to check and what the bank asks for.
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