Corporate Law Services in Bucharest | English-Speaking Lawyers — Mihai Attorneys
Corporate Law — Bucharest

Corporate legal counsel for international businesses in Romania.

From company formation to M&A, governance, restructuring, and Trade Register filings — we advise foreign investors and multinational companies operating in or expanding into Romania.

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✓ English-only communication ✓ Fixed-fee engagements ✓ Fully remote
WHY WORK WITH US

Built for foreign-owned companies operating in Romania.

Our clients share common traits: shareholders based outside Romania, no in-house legal team in Bucharest, and a need for responsive, commercially minded counsel.

100%
English communication — documents, filings, and advice
Fixed Fee
Transparent pricing for every service — no hourly billing
Remote
No travel to Romania required — full service via email and video call
PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate law services for every stage of your business.

We cover the full lifecycle — from entity formation to exit. Each service is available as a standalone engagement or as part of an ongoing retainer.

Company Formation & Structuring

SRL, SA, branch office, or subsidiary — entity selection, Articles of Association, Trade Register filing, ANAF registration, and CAEN Rev. 3 code selection. Fully operational company in 1–2 weeks.

From €500

Mergers & Acquisitions

Buy-side and sell-side advisory. Legal due diligence, transaction structuring, SPA drafting and negotiation, regulatory approvals, and post-closing integration support.

Custom quote

Corporate Governance

Shareholders' agreements, board resolutions, AGA minutes, statutory registers, and corporate policies. Governance frameworks that withstand audits, M&A, and regulatory inspections.

From €1,000/year

Share Transfers & Capital Changes

Share capital increases (mandatory for SRLs above RON 400K turnover), share transfers with ANAF fiscal clearance, shareholder admission or withdrawal, and UBO declarations.

From €370

Commercial Contracts

Drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements — distribution, agency, joint ventures, service contracts, licensing, and NDAs. Enforceable under Romanian and EU law.

From €300

Restructuring & Dissolution

Voluntary dissolution and liquidation, demergers, mergers by absorption, and corporate restructuring. Orderly wind-down with full Trade Register and ANAF compliance.

From €370

Trade Register Operations

Director changes, registered office relocation, company name amendments, CAEN Rev. 3 reclassification, and all other statutory filings with ONRC. Deadline: 25 September 2026 for CAEN Rev. 3.

From €370

Tax Registration & Optimisation

Micro-enterprise vs. CIT regime selection, VAT registration and deregistration, fiscal vector changes, secondary work point registration (new from 2026), and ANAF compliance.

From €200

Employment Law

Employment contracts, director mandates, work permits, secondment arrangements, termination procedures, and GDPR-compliant employee data processing. Romanian and EU labour law compliance.

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WHO WE SERVE

International clients with Romanian operations.

Our corporate law practice is designed for businesses that need a trusted legal partner in Bucharest without maintaining a local legal department. We work with foreign-owned SRLs and subsidiaries, holding companies and SPVs, private equity and venture capital funds, real estate investors, and companies preparing for M&A or audit.

Every international client faces distinct challenges when entering or expanding in Romania. We begin by understanding your company's strategic objectives, commercial context, and the regulatory landscape you must navigate. Our lawyers combine deep expertise in Romanian corporate law with extensive cross-border experience to deliver practical solutions in fast-moving situations.

We coordinate seamlessly with your existing international legal advisors, accounting firms, and business consultants. Whether you need dedicated counsel for a specific transaction or an ongoing trusted legal partner across all your Romanian operations, we deliver responsive service tailored to how international businesses actually work.

CLIENT PROFILES

Industries and structures we advise.

Technology & SaaS

Entity structuring for tech startups, IP ownership, employee stock option plans, GDPR compliance, and e-commerce regulatory frameworks for Romanian and EU markets.

Real Estate & Construction

SPV formation for property acquisitions, due diligence on real estate assets, construction permits, lease agreements, and complex multi-entity ownership structures.

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Fund formation, portfolio company governance, investment agreements, shareholders' rights, exit strategies, and cross-border transaction support.

Holding & Multi-Entity Structures

Group reorganisations, intercompany agreements, transfer pricing support, consolidated governance, and coordinated filings across multiple Romanian entities.

HOW WE WORK

A structured approach to every engagement.

Whether it's a single filing or a multi-year retainer, every engagement follows the same disciplined process.

01

Strategic Legal Assessment

We begin with a structured discussion focused on your business objectives, corporate structure, and regulatory context. We identify legal risks, opportunities, and compliance requirements relevant to your operations in Romania and the EU.

02

Tailored Legal Framework

Based on the assessment, we design a bespoke legal framework aligned with your commercial goals — clearly defined scope of services, timeline, fixed fee, and a practical roadmap.

03

Execution & Delivery

We move from strategy to execution — drafting documents, filing with authorities, negotiating on your behalf, and delivering results. Status updates at every milestone, with a shared project timeline so you always know where things stand.

04

Ongoing Support

For retainer clients, we provide continuous advisory and compliance monitoring. Deadline reminders, proactive risk identification, and immediate response when new regulatory changes affect your business.

FULLY REMOTE

No travel to Romania required.

Our entire practice operates remotely for international clients. Documents are signed digitally or via notarised power of attorney. All communication takes place in English, by email and video call. We act as your legal representative before all Romanian authorities — the Trade Register, ANAF, courts, and banking institutions — so you never need to be physically present in Romania.

RESOURCES & TOOLS

Free tools and guides for businesses in Romania.

Company Incorporation →

Incorporate an SRL remotely in 1–2 weeks. Packages from €500 — entity selection, Trade Register filing, ANAF registration.

Corporate Secretarial Services →

Annual retainer for ongoing compliance — filings, governance, Trade Register amendments, and deadline management. From €1,000/year.

CAEN Rev.3 Activity Codes →

Search and browse all CAEN Rev.3 codes for Romania. Free tool with 22 sections and 615+ activity codes.

Company Verification Tool →

Verify any Romanian company's registration data, fiscal status, and CAEN codes — instantly and free.

Romania Tax Calculator →

Compare SRL vs. PFA tax obligations for 2026. Micro-enterprise, CIT, dividends, social contributions — all calculated instantly.

Incorporation Guide 2026 →

The complete guide to incorporating a company in Romania as a foreign founder — entity types, costs, timeline, and legal requirements.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Corporate law in Romania — answered.

Most corporate law services at Mihai Attorneys are offered at fixed fees. Company incorporation starts from €500, Trade Register amendments from €370, and ongoing corporate secretarial retainers from €1,000 per year. Complex transactions such as M&A are quoted on a case-by-case basis after an initial consultation.
Yes. Mihai Attorneys operates entirely in English. All communication, documents, and filings are handled in English, with official Romanian translations prepared by our team when required for the Trade Register or ANAF.
No. The entire process — from company incorporation to ongoing corporate governance — can be handled remotely. Documents are signed digitally or via notarised power of attorney, and all filings are submitted by our team on your behalf.
Foreign investors can establish a limited liability company (SRL), joint-stock company (SA), branch office, or representative office in Romania. The SRL is the most common structure, requiring minimum share capital of RON 500 (approximately €100) and at least one shareholder of any nationality. For a detailed comparison of all entity types, see our company incorporation page.
Corporate law covers strategic legal matters such as M&A transactions, restructuring, and complex governance issues. Corporate secretarial services focus on routine compliance — annual filings, Trade Register amendments, UBO declarations, and deadline management. Mihai Attorneys offers both. See our corporate secretarial services page for retainer packages.
All Romanian companies incorporated before 1 January 2026 must reclassify their activity codes from CAEN Rev.2 to Rev.3 by 25 September 2026. After this deadline, the Trade Register will reject any filing using old codes. We handle the full process — code mapping, amended Articles of Association, and ONRC filing. Browse all codes using our free CAEN Rev.3 search tool.
From 2026, companies with annual turnover under €100,000 and at least one employee pay a flat 1% tax on revenue — one of the lowest effective rates in the EU. The previous 3% tier has been eliminated. Companies above the threshold or those that opt out pay 16% corporate income tax on profit. Use our free Romania Tax Calculator to compare your options.

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