What Is a Certificat Constatator? Romania Certificate of Status
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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.
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How to Close a Romanian Company (SRL) in 2026 — Guide for Foreign Owners
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How to Close a Romanian Company (SRL) in 2026 — Guide for Foreign Owners

Opening an SRL takes two weeks. Closing one can take a year — unless you know the shortcut. If your Romanian company has no debts, Art. 235 of Law 31/1990 allows you to dissolve and deregister it in 6–8 weeks, fully remotely, without a liquidator. This guide covers both the simplified and standard procedure step by step — documents, costs, tax implications, and the compliance traps that delay most foreign owners.
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Types of Companies in Romania in 2026: SRL, SA, PFA, Branch — Which One Should You Choose?
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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.

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