Company Incorporation in Romania 2026 | Remote Setup for Foreigners | Mihai Attorneys

Company Incorporation in Romania

Incorporate in Romania — remotely, in English, at a fixed fee.

From entity selection to Trade Register filing, tax registration, and bank account opening — we handle everything so you can focus on building your business.

Schedule Free Consultation → Learn More ↓

✓ No travel required ✓ 1–2 weeks delivery ✓ Fixed-fee engagement

PACKAGES

Transparent, fixed-fee pricing.

Choose the package that fits your needs. Every package includes full legal handling by a licensed Romanian attorney.

Essentials

Company Incorporation

Full company registration — you handle the office and bank account on your own.

€500 fixed fee

+ government fees at cost (no markup)

What's included

Initial consultation & entity recommendation
Company name check & ONRC reservation
Preparation of Articles of Association
Complete filing with the Trade Register
ANAF fiscal registration (micro / CIT / VAT)
Guidance on minimum share capital
Digital delivery of registration certificate, CUI & extract

Get Started →

	Essentials	Business ★	Complete
Price	€500	€900	€1,400
Full company incorporation	✓	✓	✓
ANAF fiscal registration	✓	✓	✓
Digital delivery of full incorporation file	✓	✓	✓
Registered office in Bucharest (12 months)	—	✓	✓
Lease agreement & landlord consent	—	✓	✓
Mail receipt notification	—	✓	✓
Bank account opening coordination	—	—	✓
Remote KYC & power of attorney	—	—	✓
In-person signing assistance at bank	—	—	✓
Legal advisory — 2 h/month, 12 months	—	—	✓

One of the lowest tax environments in the EU.

Romania offers low incorporation costs, favourable taxation, full EU single market access, and a growing digital economy — within a civil law system increasingly aligned with Western European standards.

Revenue tax for micro-enterprises under €100K turnover (2026)

€100

Minimum share capital to incorporate an SRL (RON 500)

1–2 wks

From engagement to fully registered, operational company

THE OPPORTUNITY

Why Incorporate in Romania in 2026?

The micro-enterprise income tax regime, simplified from 1 January 2026, allows qualifying companies with annual turnover under €100,000 to pay a flat 1% tax on revenue — one of the lowest effective rates in the EU. The previous 3% tier and the €250,000 turnover ceiling have both been eliminated.

Romania provides access to a well-educated, multilingual workforce, competitive real estate costs, and expanding tech infrastructure. Bucharest hosts a mature startup ecosystem and shared services centres across IT, financial services, automotive, and energy.

For UK entrepreneurs, the new Romania–UK Double Taxation Convention (in force 1 January 2026) offers updated withholding tax rates and mutual cooperation — a material consideration for UK-based founders structuring Romanian operations.

ENTITY TYPES

Choose the right structure for your business.

The right entity depends on your operational model, expected turnover, number of founders, and long-term objectives.

SRL

Societate cu Răspundere Limitată — Limited Liability Company

The most popular vehicle for foreign entrepreneurs. Minimum share capital RON 500 (≈ €100) from 1 Jan 2026. If annual turnover exceeds RON 400,000 (≈ €80K), capital must increase to RON 5,000. 1–50 shareholders. At least one director — no nationality or residency requirement.

SA

Societate pe Acțiuni — Joint-Stock Company

For larger operations and capital-intensive projects. Minimum capital RON 90,000 (≈ €18,000), at least 30% paid at incorporation. Minimum 2 shareholders. Board of directors or management + supervisory board required.

Branch Office

Sucursală

Extension of the foreign parent — not a separate legal entity. Parent bears full liability. Subject to 16% CIT on Romanian profits. Useful for specific projects or regulatory presence.

PFA

Persoană Fizică Autorizată — Sole Trader

Available only to individuals. 10% income tax plus CAS/CASS contributions. Unlimited personal liability. No micro-enterprise regime. Best for freelancers with modest revenue and low risk.

OUR PROCESS

From consultation to operational company in 7 steps.

Every step is handled by our legal team in coordination with the Trade Register (ONRC), ANAF, and Romanian banking institutions.

Initial Consultation & Entity Recommendation

We assess your business model, turnover, target markets, and regulatory requirements. We recommend the optimal entity and tax regime and provide a fixed-fee engagement letter.

Company Name Reservation

We verify availability and reserve your preferred name with the National Trade Register Office.

Preparation of Constitutional Documents

We draft the Articles of Association — share capital, shareholders' rights, management structure, profit distribution, and CAEN Rev. 3 activity codes (mandatory since 1 Jan 2026; reclassification deadline 25 Sep 2026).

Filing with the Trade Register (ONRC)

Complete incorporation file — Articles of Association, proof of capital deposit, proof of registered office, beneficial ownership declaration, and all ONRC forms. Processing: 3–5 business days. Output: Registration Certificate with CUI and J-number.

Tax Registration with ANAF

We handle the fiscal registration vector — micro-enterprise (1% revenue) vs. standard CIT (16% profit), VAT obligations, and reporting periods. Correct classification from inception.

Opening a Romanian Bank Account

Mandatory from 2026 — 60 business days to open after incorporation. Non-compliance: fines RON 3,000–10,000 and fiscal inactivity. We coordinate with banking contacts and facilitate remote KYC where possible.

Delivery of Complete Incorporation Package

Registration Certificate, ANAF fiscal confirmation, CUI, trade register extract, bank account confirmation, CAEN Rev. 3 classification, and beneficial ownership declaration. Digital delivery; certified originals by courier on request.

FULLY REMOTE

No travel to Romania required.

The entire incorporation process can be completed without setting foot in Romania. Our firm acts as your legal representative before all Romanian authorities. All communication takes place in English, by email and video call. We provide status updates at each milestone and maintain a shared project timeline so you always know where the process stands.

FIXED-FEE PACKAGE

What is included in our incorporation service.

Our fixed fee covers the complete legal and administrative work required to deliver an operational Romanian company.

✓Initial consultation and entity recommendation

✓Company name check and ONRC reservation

✓Articles of Association with CAEN Rev. 3 codes

✓Filing of all documents with the Trade Register

✓Fiscal registration with ANAF

✓Coordination of bank account opening

✓CAEN Rev. 3 activity code selection

✓Beneficial ownership declaration filing

✓Complete incorporation file delivery

Government fees (name reservation, Trade Register filing, certified copies) are invoiced separately at cost, with no markup.

2026 TAX SNAPSHOT

Key tax parameters for newly incorporated companies.

Micro-enterprise income tax

1% on revenue. Turnover under €100K, at least one employee. The 3% rate and €250K ceiling are eliminated.

Corporate income tax

16% on profit. Above micro threshold or opt-out. Also applies to permanent establishments.

Dividend tax

16% withholding. All distributions from 1 Jan 2026, regardless of profit year. Up from 10%.

VAT

21% standard (up from 19%). Reduced 11%. Threshold RON 395,000 (≈ €80K).

Minimum gross salary

RON 4,050/mo (Jan–Jun), RON 4,325/mo (from Jul). Plus 2.25% employer contribution.

e-Factura

Invoices via RO e-Factura within 5 working days. Now extends to non-residents with RO VAT.

AFTER INCORPORATION

What comes next — ongoing compliance obligations.

Romanian law imposes ongoing requirements that begin immediately after registration. We provide dedicated corporate secretarial services to handle these.

Annual financial statement filing (deadline: 150 days after year-end)
Beneficial ownership declaration updates (within 15 days of any change)
CAEN Rev. 3 reclassification (legal deadline: 25 September 2026)
Corporate governance — shareholders' resolutions, board minutes, statutory registers
Trade register amendments for changes to shareholders, directors, office, or capital
ANAF notification and tax clearance for controlling stake transfers
Net asset monitoring under capital restoration rules (Law No. 239/2025)

We offer annual retainer arrangements covering all recurring compliance. Details on our Corporate Secretarial Services page.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know.

The typical timeline is one to two weeks. The Trade Register processes filings in three to five business days. The remaining time accounts for document preparation and bank account opening, which is usually the longest individual step.

No. The entire process can be completed remotely. You do not need a Romanian visa or residence permit to be a shareholder or director of an SRL.

RON 500 (approximately €100) for newly incorporated companies. If annual net turnover later exceeds RON 400,000 (≈ €80K), capital must increase to RON 5,000 (≈ €1,000) by the end of the following financial year.

Yes. Romanian law permits a single-member SRL in which the same person is both sole shareholder and sole administrator. No nationality or residency requirements.

Micro-enterprise regime: 1% on revenue (turnover under €100K, at least one employee). Dividends: 16%. Above €100K: 16% CIT on profit. VAT mandatory above RON 395,000 (≈ €80K).

Romania's updated classification of economic activities, aligned with NACE Rev. 3. Mandatory for all new incorporations since 1 January 2026. Existing companies must reclassify by 25 September 2026. We select and register the correct codes during incorporation.

Yes. A leased office, co-working space, or virtual office qualifies — provided you have a lease agreement and the landlord's written consent. We can assist with arranging a registered office address.

We coordinate with our banking contacts. Some banks allow remote onboarding via power of attorney; others require a video call. From 2026, the account must be opened within 60 business days to avoid fines and fiscal inactivity.

Yes. At least one full-time employee. Minimum gross salary: RON 4,050/month (Jan–Jun 2026), RON 4,325/month (from Jul 2026). The employee can be the shareholder-director. No nationality or residency requirement.

From 2026, controlling stake transfers require ANAF notification within 15 days and a tax clearance certificate. The Trade Register refuses registration without fiscal clearance. We handle the complete process — ANAF notification, tax clearance, amended Articles, and Trade Register filing.

Ready to incorporate your Romanian company?

Remotely, in English, at a transparent fixed fee.

Or email us at alin.mihai@mihaiattorneys.com — we respond within 12 hours.

Schedule Free Consultation → Verify a Romanian Company →