Types of Companies in Romania in 2026: SRL, SA, PFA, Branch — Which One Should You Choose?
Romania offers several legal structures for doing business — SRL, SA, PFA, branch office — and choosing the wrong one can cost you thousands in taxes, expose you to unlimited personal liability, or block you from the 1% microenterprise regime entirely. This guide compares every entity type available in 2026, updated for the new share capital rules under Law 239/2025, the simplified micro tax regime, and the revised dividend tax rate. Includes a side-by-side comparison and practical recommendations for foreign founders.
How to Open a Bank Account for Your Romanian SRL in 2026: The Complete Guide for Foreign Founders
From 2026, every Romanian company must hold a bank account — and newly incorporated SRLs have just 60 business days to open one. Miss the deadline and ANAF can declare your company fiscally inactive, cancel your VAT registration, and start a 12-month countdown toward dissolution. This guide covers everything foreign founders need to know: the legal obligation under Law 239/2025, the documents required, how the KYC process works for non-resident shareholders, which banks offer remote onboarding, and how to avoid the most common problems that delay or block account opening.
CAEN Rev. 3 Reclassification in Romania: Deadline, Procedure, and What Every Company Must Do by September 2026
Romania has adopted a new classification of economic activities — CAEN Rev. 3. Every company, PFA, and individual enterprise must update its activity codes with the Trade Register. The legal deadline is 25 September 2026, but waiting until the last moment can block other filings. Here is everything you need to know.