Changing Your CAEN Codes in Romania: The 2026 Deadline Trap
Every Romanian company must align its activity object to CAEN Rev. 3 by 25 September 2026, and the conversion is not automatic. Add to that the ordinary need to change what your company does, and there are two filings owners confuse. This guide separates them, sets out who approves the change, the procedure, the costs, and how foreign owners handle both remotely.
Beneficial Owner Declaration in Romania (UBO): A 2026 Guide for Foreign Owners
Every Romanian company must declare who ultimately owns or controls it. Most owners file once and forget, until a bank, notary, or counterparty asks for proof the register is current and a routine transaction stalls. This guide covers who must file, the deadlines owners miss, the ONRC procedure, the penalties, and how foreign owners handle it all remotely, in English.
Your Romanian Debtor Is Insolvent or Closing Down: Can You Still Recover?
Your Romanian debtor has stopped paying and may be insolvent or dissolving. Recovery is often still possible, but only if you act within the deadlines. Where you stand, and what to do first.
Is It Worth Suing a Romanian Debtor? A Candid Assessment for Foreign Creditors
A Romanian company owes you money but won't pay. Before you spend a euro on lawyers, understand what recovery actually costs, how long it takes, and the one factor that decides whether you will ever see the money.
Lovit de un șofer fără RCA? Cum ceri despăgubiri de la BAAR
Dacă ai fost lovit de un șofer fără RCA sau care a fugit, nu rămâi fără despăgubire. Află ce poți recupera prin Fondul de Protecție a Victimelor Străzii, ce documente îți trebuie și ce diferență crucială există între un vehicul neasigurat și unul neidentificat.
Cum se calculează daunele morale după un accident rutier
Daunele morale sunt adesea cea mai valoroasă parte a despăgubirii tale după un accident rutier — și nu au un tarif fix. Află ce factori cântăresc cel mai mult în aprecierea instanței, ce probe îți întăresc cazul și ce greșeli te pot costa scump.
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Moral Damages After a Road Accident in Romania — Trauma Score Calculation [2026 Complete Guide]
Romania's trauma‑score system (Order ASF/MS 1/2.293/2022) converts bodily injuries into a standardised point score — maximum 200 points. Each point equals twice the gross minimum wage: RON 8,650 from July 2026. Maximum moral damages: €348,000. This guide explains the three components (LT, CP, CPP), the Greff/Hodin aesthetic method, real‑case examples from fractured femur to vegetative state, and how to challenge an insurer's low score in court.
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Uninsured & Hit-and-Run Accidents in Romania — How to Claim Compensation from BAAR [2026 Complete Guide]
Hit by an uninsured or unidentified driver in Romania? You're still entitled to full compensation. BAAR (Bureau of Motor Vehicle Insurers) pays from its guarantee fund — up to EUR 6.45 million per event. This 2026 guide covers the exact procedure, required documents, 30‑day response deadline, 0.2 %/day penalty, trauma‑score calculation, and court route. Works for foreigners without a Romanian bank account.
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Road Accident Compensation in Romania [2026] — Claim Procedure, Deadlines & Amounts
Injured in a road accident in Romania? This 2026 guide explains exactly how to claim up to EUR 348,000 in compensation — the 30-day insurer deadline, trauma-score calculation, required documents, court costs, and what to do if the insurer refuses to pay. Covers foreigners, hit-and-run, and uninsured drivers.
Branch vs Subsidiary in Romania: Which Structure Should Foreign Investors Choose in 2026
The three Romanian entry vehicles — SRL, branch, and representative office — compared across liability, tax, setup cost, and exit. Written for foreign investors structuring a 2026 market entry.
Debt Recovery in Romania: A Practice Guide for Foreign Creditors
Romania offers three procedural routes for recovering unpaid commercial invoices from Romanian debtors, with court fees starting at €40 and enforceable titles available in approximately 45 days. This guide sets out the full playbook for creditors based in Germany, the Netherlands, France, the UK, and the United States — from the mandatory demand letter through bank account garnishment. Includes 2026 BNR interest rates, statutory limitation rules, fixed-fee cost breakdown, and when to use EU cross-border instruments versus Romanian domestic procedures.
How to Suspend the Activity of a Romanian SRL in 2026 and How to Resume It
Your SRL has no activity but ANAF still expects declarations. A formal suspension at the Trade Register stops the operational clock for up to three years, cancels your VAT code, and qualifies you for a derogatory filing regime. This guide covers both suspension and resumption: procedure, documents, costs, tax obligations that survive, and the traps that lead to involuntary dissolution.
How to Increase the Share Capital of a Romanian SRL in 2026 — Procedure, Documents, Costs
Your SRL needs a capital increase — either because Law 239/2025 mandates it, or because you are admitting a new shareholder. Four methods exist. One completes in three working days. This guide covers the procedure, documents, costs, and the filing errors that cause rejection at the Trade Register.
Changing Your Romanian SRL's Address in 2026 — What You Need to Know
Moving your Romanian SRL to a new address is one of the most common Trade Register amendments — and one of the most misunderstood. Same-county moves require a simple filing; cross-county moves trigger a full re-registration, including a new name reservation check. This guide covers both scenarios, the lease document requirements, the homeowners' association approval trap, and every downstream update you cannot skip. No notary needed. Entire process handled remotely for a fixed fee of €370.
How to Change the Name of a Romanian SRL in 2026 — Complete Guide for Foreign Founders
Your Romanian SRL keeps its CUI, contracts, and full tax history — only the name on the Trade Register changes. This guide covers every step: name reservation at ONRC, shareholders' resolution, filing requirements, Official Gazette publication, and the downstream updates most founders forget. No notary required. Entire process handled remotely from abroad.
Company Incorporation Romania: Cost, Timeline & Process — 2026 Guide
Everything a foreign founder needs to know about incorporating a Romanian company in 2026 — costs (from €640 total), step-by-step process, 1–2 week timeline, 1% micro-enterprise tax, required documents, and common mistakes to avoid. Includes cost tables, jurisdiction comparison, and 3 fixed-fee engagement packages.
Sued in Romania: What Foreign Companies Must Do in the First 72 Hours
Your company received a Romanian court summons. The document is in Romanian. The deadline is 25 days. This guide covers everything a foreign company, director, or investor needs to know — from the first 72 hours to court fees, asset freezing, employment disputes, and how representation actually works when you are 2,000 km away.
Why Checking a Romanian Company Is Not Optional — It Is a Legal Necessity
Why checking a Romanian company is not optional — it is a legal necessity. With over 680,000 active companies and roughly 30% of listed entities being fiscally inactive or insolvent, due diligence is critical. This 2026 guide covers six verification methods: free ANAF fiscal verification (instant), Trade Register portal (free), official Certificat Constatator (€12), court records search (free), AI-powered risk screening (free), and full legal due diligence (€2,000–€5,000). Includes a decision framework, seven red-flag checklist, and glossary of Romanian corporate terms.
7 Red Flags in a Romanian Trade Register Certificate | 2026
Most people order a Certificat Constatator and file it without reading it. Here are 7 problems hiding in plain sight — and what they mean for your money, your contract, or your acquisition.
What Is a Certificat Constatator? Romania Certificate of Status
What is a Certificat Constatator and when do you need one? This guide explains Romania's official Trade Register certificate — what it contains, how to order it online (€12, e-signed PDF), and how it compares to a Certificate of Good Standing. Includes interactive tools and FAQs.