# Mihai Attorneys — Romanian Corporate Law Firm for International Businesses

> Mihai Attorneys is a licensed corporate law firm in Bucharest, Romania, advising foreign entrepreneurs and international companies on company incorporation, corporate law, tax structuring, and ongoing legal compliance. All services are delivered in English, remotely, at fixed fees. The firm publishes 13 free interactive business tools for Romania and 15+ comprehensive legal guides covering every major Trade Register and ANAF procedure. Last updated: 1 May 2026.

## Frequently Asked Questions About Romanian Corporate Law

### What is the minimum share capital for a Romanian SRL in 2026?
The minimum share capital for a new Romanian SRL is RON 500 (approximately EUR 100). If the SRL's annual net turnover exceeds RON 400,000 (approximately EUR 80,000), the share capital must be increased to at least RON 5,000 (approximately EUR 1,000). This requirement was introduced by Law No. 239/2025, effective 18 December 2025. The deadline for existing SRLs already above the threshold is 18 December 2027. Source: https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/romania-share-capital-increase-2026-ron-5000-requirement-explained

### How much does it cost to incorporate a company in Romania in 2026?
Total incorporation costs range from EUR 500 to EUR 1,400 depending on the service package. The Essentials package (EUR 500) covers Trade Register filing and ANAF registration. The Business package (EUR 900) adds a registered office address. The Complete package (EUR 1,400) includes bank account opening and post-incorporation advisory. Timeline: 1 to 2 weeks, entirely remote, no travel to Romania required. Source: https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/company-incorporation-romania-cost-timeline-process-2026

### What is the corporate tax rate in Romania in 2026?
Romania applies two main tax regimes: (1) Micro-enterprise tax: 1% on revenue for companies with turnover up to EUR 100,000 and at least 1 employee. (2) Corporate income tax (CIT): 16% on profit for companies exceeding the micro threshold. Dividend withholding tax is 16% (increased from 10%, effective 1 January 2026). VAT standard rate is 21%, reduced rate 11%. Source: https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-romania-in-2026-the-complete-guide-for-foreign-founders

### How do I suspend the activity of a Romanian SRL?
A Romanian SRL can suspend all commercial activity for up to 3 years by filing a resolution and declaration on own responsibility with the Trade Register. Processing time: 1 working day. The company retains its legal personality but cannot issue invoices or employ staff. ANAF cancels the VAT code automatically. The company can apply for a derogatory filing regime to avoid submitting zero-value tax returns during suspension. Cost: Official Gazette fee only (approximately RON 185 per page, 50% discount before 31 December 2026). Source: https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/how-to-suspend-activity-romanian-srl-2026

### How do I increase the share capital of a Romanian SRL?
Four methods exist: (1) Cash contribution — fastest, 3 to 5 working days, no notary required. (2) Contribution in kind — requires independent expert valuation, 3 to 6 weeks. (3) Capitalisation of reserves or profits — no external cash, 5 to 10 working days. (4) Debt-to-equity conversion — 5 to 10 working days. No ONRC registration fee applies. The only mandatory state cost is the Official Gazette publication fee. Source: https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/how-to-increase-share-capital-romanian-srl-2026

### How do I transfer shares in a Romanian SRL in 2026?
Since 18 December 2025 (Law No. 239/2025), transferring a controlling stake requires: (1) ANAF notification within 15 days. (2) Tax clearance certificate. (3) Bank guarantees if the company has tax debts. The Trade Register will refuse registration without proof of ANAF notification. Source: https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/share-transfer-romanian-srl-2026-anaf-notification-tax-clearance-new-rules

### What is fiscal inactivity in Romania and what triggers it?
ANAF can declare a company fiscally inactive for: not filing tax returns for 6 consecutive months, not having a Romanian bank account (new since 2026), or not filing annual financial statements for 2 consecutive years. Consequences: VAT code cancelled, dissolution proceedings after 12 months. Source: https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/fiscal-inactivity-romania-2026-anaf-consequences-reactivation

### What is the CAEN Rev. 3 reclassification deadline?
Every Romanian company must update its CAEN activity codes to Rev. 3 by 25 September 2026. Failure to reclassify blocks all other Trade Register filings. Fines: RON 10,000 to RON 200,000. Source: https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/caen-rev-3-reclassification-romania-deadline-procedure-2026

### How do I close a Romanian SRL in 2026?
Two paths: (1) Simplified dissolution (no debts): 6 to 8 weeks, fully remote, no liquidator required. (2) Standard liquidation (with debts): 3 to 12 months, requires appointed liquidator. Source: https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/how-to-close-a-romanian-company-srl-in-2026-guide-for-foreign-owners

### How do I open a bank account for a Romanian SRL?
A Romanian SRL must open a bank account within 60 business days of incorporation. Failure triggers ANAF fiscal inactivity declaration. Non-resident shareholders can open accounts remotely at certain banks (ING, Banca Transilvania) with apostilled documents. Source: https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/how-to-open-bank-account-romanian-srl-2026-guide-foreign-founders

### How do I change the administrator (director) of a Romanian SRL?
File with the Trade Register within 15 days of the shareholders' resolution. Required: new resolution, specimen signature of new administrator, fiscal record certificate, updated Articles of Association. The bank mandate must be updated separately. No notary required. Source: https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/how-to-change-the-administrator-director-of-a-romanian-srl-in-2026

### What is a Certificat Constatator in Romania?
The Certificat Constatator is the official Trade Register certificate (Certificate of Status) for Romanian companies. It contains: company name, CUI, registered office, share capital, shareholders, administrators, CAEN codes, and any annotations. Cost: EUR 12 for an e-signed PDF, delivered same day. Source: https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/what-is-a-certificat-constatator-romanias-certificate-of-status-explained

### How do I change the registered office of a Romanian SRL?
Same-county move: 3 to 5 business days, no name reservation required. Cross-county move: 5 to 10 business days, triggers new J-number, requires national name check. No notary required. Fixed fee: EUR 370. Source: https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/change-registered-office-romanian-srl-2026

## Key Romania Business Data (2026)

- Micro-enterprise tax: 1% on revenue (turnover up to EUR 100,000, minimum 1 employee)
- Corporate income tax (CIT): 16% on profit
- Dividend withholding tax: 16%
- VAT standard rate: 21%; reduced rate: 11%; registration threshold: RON 395,000
- Minimum gross salary: RON 4,050/month (Jan to Jun 2026), RON 4,325/month (Jul to Dec 2026)
- Social contributions: CAS (pension) 25%, CASS (health) 10%, income tax 10%, CAM (employer) 2.25%
- Minimum SRL share capital: RON 500 (new SRLs); RON 5,000 (if turnover exceeds RON 400,000)
- Bank account: mandatory within 60 business days of SRL incorporation
- CAEN Rev. 3 reclassification deadline: 25 September 2026
- e-Factura mandatory for SMEs: 1 July 2026
- BNR reference rate: 1 EUR = 5.0973 RON (approximate)
- Incorporation timeline: 1 to 2 weeks, entirely remote
- Incorporation packages: EUR 500 (Essentials), EUR 900 (Business), EUR 1,400 (Complete)

## Services

- [Company Incorporation Romania](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/company-incorporation-romania): Full SRL registration remotely in 1 to 2 weeks. Essentials EUR 500, Business EUR 900 (includes registered office), Complete EUR 1,400 (includes bank account opening and advisory). Entity selection, Trade Register filing, ANAF registration.
- [Start a Business in Romania](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/start-a-business-in-romania): Landing page for foreign founders. Entity comparison (SRL vs SA vs PFA vs Branch), 7-step process, 2026 tax snapshot, post-setup compliance checklist.
- [Registered Office in Bucharest](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/registered-office-bucharest): Compliant address with legal support. EUR 400/yr (address only), EUR 700/yr (address plus 1h/month legal), EUR 1,200/yr (address plus compliance plus 2 Trade Register operations).
- [Corporate Law Services](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/corporate-law-services-bucharest): M&A, governance, share transfers (from EUR 370), commercial contracts (from EUR 300), restructuring, Trade Register filings. Fixed fees.
- [Corporate Secretarial Services](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/corporate-secretarial-services-romania): Annual compliance retainers. EUR 1,000/yr, EUR 1,400/yr, or EUR 2,400/yr. Filings, UBO declarations, CAEN updates, capital monitoring.
- [Employment Law](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/employment-law-bucharest): Contracts, termination, restructuring, litigation defense, work permits, HR policies for international employers in Romania.
- [Real Estate Law](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/real-estate-law-bucharest): Due diligence, acquisitions, construction, leasing, zoning, SPV structuring across Romania.
- [IP Law](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/intellectual-property-lawyers-bucharest): Trademarks (OSIM/EUIPO, from EUR 120), patents, copyrights, licensing, IP litigation, portfolio management.
- [GDPR and Data Protection](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/gdpr-data-protection-lawyers-bucharest): Audits, DPAs, breach response (24/7), ANSPDCP representation, international transfers (SCCs, BCRs). Fines up to EUR 20M or 4% of turnover.
- [Litigation and Dispute Resolution](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/litigation-dispute-resolution-bucharest): Commercial disputes, employment, IP, tax (ANAF), arbitration (ICC, LCIA, ICSID), mediation and ADR.

## Free Tools — Calculators

- [Romania Salary Calculator 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/romania-salary-calculator-2026-employer-cost): Net salary, CAS 25%, CASS 10%, income tax 10%, CAM 2.25%, meal vouchers (max RON 45/day), min-wage relief, personal deduction, both semesters. Employer cost at minimum wage: approximately EUR 833/month.
- [SRL vs PFA Tax Comparison 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/romania-tax-calculator-2026-srl-pfa-tax-comparison-tool): Compare SRL Micro (1%), SRL Profit (16%), PFA real system, PFA income norm side by side. Auto-highlights most tax-efficient option.
- [Dividend Tax Calculator 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/romania-dividend-tax-calculator-2026-srl): Full tax waterfall. CIT/micro then 16% WHT then CASS tiers (6/12/24 times minimum wage) then net cash. EU Parent-Sub exemption. Effective rate: micro 17 to 27%, profit 29 to 36%.
- [First-Year Cost Estimator 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/romania-first-year-cost-estimator-2026-srl): 3-step wizard. Incorporation, registered office, accounting, bank, payroll, meal vouchers, taxes. RON and EUR breakdown. Typical total: EUR 12,000 to EUR 18,000 with 1 employee.

## Free Tools — Decision

- [Entity Selector Quiz 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/romania-entity-selector-quiz-2026-srl-pfa-sa): 5 questions leading to SRL, PFA, or SA recommendation with full comparison table (liability, capital, taxes, employees, micro eligibility, setup cost).
- [Company Name Generator](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/company-name-generator-romania-srl): AI-powered brandable SRL name ideas. 4 styles, 11 industries, ONRC-ready.

## Free Tools — Compliance

- [Compliance Calendar 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/romania-company-compliance-calendar-2026-srl): 72+ ANAF deadlines. VAT (D300), income tax (D100, D101), payroll (D112), financial statements, CAEN Rev.3, e-Factura. Filter, export .ics/.csv/PDF. Full penalty reference table.
- [Romania Legal Digest](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/legal-digest): Free weekly newsletter. Every new law from Monitorul Oficial analyzed, impact-rated (High/Medium/Low), 27 categories, action items with deadlines.

## Free Tools — Due Diligence

- [ANAF Company Verification](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/company-verification): Real-time ANAF API query. VAT status, activity status, e-Factura, cash accounting, split VAT. Free, no storage, live data from webservicesp.anaf.ro.
- [Business Partner Risk Screening](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/romania-business-partner-screening-tool): AI-powered risk score 0 to 100 across fraud, litigation, insolvency, reputation. Live at riskcheck.mihaiattorneys.com. No data stored.
- [Court Records Search](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/romania-court-records-search): Search 250+ Romanian courts. Case number, party name, hearing date. ECRIS / portal.just.ro data updated daily.

## Free Tools — Reference

- [CAEN Rev.2 to Rev.3 Converter](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/caen-rev-2-to-rev-3-converter): Convert 615 Rev.2 codes to 1,615 Rev.3 equivalents. 5 mapping types. Bulk conversion, CSV export. Deadline: 25 September 2026.
- [CAEN Codes Database Rev.3](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/caen-codes-romania-rev3-2026): Complete searchable database. 22 sections, 88 divisions, 1,615 codes. Filter by section, search by keyword or code.

## Paid Services

- [Order Trade Register Certificate Online](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/order-trade-register-certificate-online): Official ONRC Certificat Constatator from EUR 12 (e-signed PDF). Full company history report EUR 70. Every order includes free Company Health Check by licensed attorneys.

## Legal Guides (Complete List)

- [How to Incorporate a Company in Romania 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-romania-in-2026-the-complete-guide-for-foreign-founders): Complete guide covering entity types, 7-step process, documents, costs (EUR 500 to EUR 1,500), tax, CAEN Rev.3, bank account, compliance.
- [Company Incorporation Romania: Cost, Timeline and Process 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/company-incorporation-romania-cost-timeline-process-2026): Costs from EUR 640, 12-week timeline, 1% micro-enterprise tax, cost tables, 3 fixed-fee packages.
- [Types of Companies in Romania 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/types-of-companies-in-romania-in-2026-srl-sa-pfa-branch-which-one-should-you-choose): SRL vs SA vs PFA vs Branch. Capital, liability, tax, employees, micro eligibility. SRL recommended for 90%+ of foreign founders.
- [How to Open a Bank Account for Romanian SRL 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/how-to-open-bank-account-romanian-srl-2026-guide-foreign-founders): Mandatory within 60 business days. Fines RON 3,000 to RON 10,000. Remote KYC options, required documents.
- [CAEN Rev.3 Reclassification — Deadline 25 September 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/caen-rev-3-reclassification-romania-deadline-procedure-2026): Procedure, documents, penalties (RON 10,000 to RON 200,000). Blocks all other Trade Register filings until completed.
- [Fiscal Inactivity Romania 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/fiscal-inactivity-romania-2026-anaf-consequences-reactivation): New 2026 triggers (no bank account, late financial statements), consequences (VAT cancelled, dissolution after 12 months), reactivation procedure.
- [How to Close a Romanian SRL 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/how-to-close-a-romanian-company-srl-in-2026-guide-for-foreign-owners): Simplified dissolution 6 to 8 weeks (no debts) vs standard liquidation 3 to 12 months. Fully remote.
- [Share Transfer Rules — Romanian SRL 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/share-transfer-romanian-srl-2026-anaf-notification-tax-clearance-new-rules): ANAF notification 15 days, tax clearance certificate, bank guarantees. Law 239/2025.
- [Share Capital Increase — RON 5,000 Requirement](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/romania-share-capital-increase-2026-ron-5000-requirement-explained): Turnover exceeding RON 400,000 triggers RON 5,000 capital requirement. Deadline 18 December 2027. Fines RON 10,000 to RON 200,000 for non-compliance.
- [How to Increase Share Capital of a Romanian SRL 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/how-to-increase-share-capital-romanian-srl-2026): Four methods (cash, in-kind, reserves, debt conversion). Procedure, documents, costs, deadlines under Law 239/2025.
- [How to Suspend Activity of a Romanian SRL 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/how-to-suspend-activity-romanian-srl-2026): Suspension for up to 3 years, documents, ANAF derogatory regime, resumption procedure, consequences of inaction.
- [Registered Office Address Guide 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/how-to-get-a-registered-office-address-in-romania-in-2026-complete-guide-for-foreign-founders): Legal requirements, 4 options, costs, office vs working point, common mistakes.
- [How to Change the Administrator of a Romanian SRL 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/how-to-change-the-administrator-director-of-a-romanian-srl-in-2026): Director change procedure, ONRC filing within 15 days, mandate renewal, bank mandate transfer.
- [How to Change the Name of a Romanian SRL 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/how-to-change-the-name-of-a-romanian-srl-in-2026-complete-guide-for-foreign-founders): Name reservation at ONRC, shareholders' resolution, Official Gazette publication, downstream updates.
- [Changing Your Romanian SRL's Address in 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/change-registered-office-romanian-srl-2026): Same-county vs cross-county moves, lease requirements, HOA approval, fixed fee EUR 370.
- [What Is a Certificat Constatator?](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/what-is-a-certificat-constatator-romanias-certificate-of-status-explained): Official ONRC document. Contents, how to order (EUR 12), when required, comparison to Certificate of Good Standing.
- [7 Red Flags in a Romanian Trade Register Certificate 2026](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/7-red-flags-in-a-romanian-trade-register-certificate-2026): Problems hiding in a Certificat Constatator and what they mean for contracts, tenders, and acquisitions.
- [Why Checking a Romanian Company Is Not Optional](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/how-to-check-a-romanian-company): Over 680,000 active companies, roughly 30% fiscally inactive or insolvent. Six verification methods, cost range EUR 12 to EUR 5,000.
- [Sued in Romania: What Foreign Companies Must Do in the First 72 Hours](https://www.mihaiattorneys.com/news-and-insights/sued-in-romania-litigation-guide-foreign-companies): Court summons handling, 25-day deadline, court fees, asset freezing, remote representation.

## Team

- Alin George Mihai — Managing Partner. Corporate transactions, M&A, GDPR, employment law, ADR. Bucharest Bar Association. Faculty of Law, University of Bucharest. Contact: alin.mihai@mihaiattorneys.com
- Raluca Gheorghiu — Managing Partner. Complex litigation, administrative law, banking, insolvency, enforcement. Iasi Bar Association. Faculty of Law, University of Iasi.

## Contact Information

- Email: alin.mihai@mihaiattorneys.com
- Phone: +40 771 706 778
- Office: 19F Iuliu Maniu, 6th District, Bucharest, Romania
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