What it costs to open a company in Romania in 2026
The costs of opening a Romanian company are few and predictable. The catch is rarely the formation price — it is the recurring costs nobody lists up front.
Formation line items
For an SRL: 799 lei in fees plus 152 lei of registry duties. For a PFA: 499 lei. One-off amounts.
With an accounting plan the formation drops to zero — worth it if you need an accountant anyway.
The registered office
With no address of your own, hosting runs around €120 a year, contract included and ready to file.
Using your own or a relative's property costs nothing, but the paperwork is required.
Monthly accounting
This is the weight over time: from €85 a month for an SRL and €30 for a PFA, varying with document volume, employees and VAT status.
Count the documents you actually generate monthly before picking a plan.
Costs that appear later
The qualified digital signature, the control register, and any licences for regulated activities.
Small amounts, but worth planning for.
A realistic total
An SRL with a hosted office and accounting means, in year one: the formation (or nothing, with a plan), €120 for the office and roughly €1,000 of accounting.
Frequently asked
Is there a minimum share capital?
The legal minimum is symbolic — one leu is enough. In practice 500–2,000 lei reads better to banks and suppliers.
Is 'free formation' really free?
Yes, in exchange for the accounting plan. Always check the minimum term.
What does a dormant company cost?
Minimum accounting and filing duties remain. If you are not trading, consider suspending activity at the registry.