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GLOBAL REGISTRATION

Romania

Advantages of Registering a Company in Romania

1. European Market Hub: Located at the intersection of Central Europe and the Balkan Peninsula, Romania serves as a key transportation hub linking Eastern and Western Europe, as well as Southern and Northern Europe.

2. Low corporate tax rate: The corporate income tax rate stands at 16%, which is relatively low among EU Member States.

3. EU Membership: As an EU Member State, companies incorporated in Romania gain direct access to the EU market.

4. Convenient work visa and residence permit: Romania offers relatively favourable policies on work visas and residence permits for foreign investors and employees.

REQUIREMENTS

COMPANY TYPE

MATERIALS

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Name

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Shareholders

At least one shareholder is required, who may be a natural person or a corporate entity, with no nationality restrictions.

Directors

At least one director (must be a natural person, no nationality restrictions, no local‑resident director requirement).

Registered Capital

The statutory minimum capital is EUR 50, which shall be fully paid‑in within 3 months upon company registration.

Registered Address

A local registered address in Romania is mandatory, and our firm can provide such service.

Corporate bank account opening

In‑person and remote bank account opening options are available.

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Name

Details

SRL (Private Limited Liability Company)

It is a popular incorporation option for foreign‑invested enterprises and suitable for small and medium‑sized businesses. The minimum registered capital is RON 200 (approximately EUR 40‑50), with no requirement for paid‑up capital.

Shareholders may be natural persons or legal entities without nationality restrictions. 100% foreign ownership is permitted. At least one director is required, and Romanian residency is not mandatory (the whole incorporation process may be entrusted to an agent).

SA (Public Limited Liability Company)

It suits large‑scale enterprises or companies planning for listing. The minimum registered capital is RON 90,000 (approximately EUR 18,000), of which 50% shall be paid‑in prior to registration.

100% foreign ownership is permitted, yet the board of directors shall include at least one EU resident (non‑permanent residency is acceptable).

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Name

Details

Company Name

Provide 3 alternative company name proposals.

Business Scope

Description of business activities of the proposed company

Information and documents of shareholders and directors

Scanned copies of passports of shareholders and directors; proof of address for shareholders and directors (utility bills for water, electricity within the last 3 months or bank statements).

KYC Form

Shareholding structure

REGISTRATION PROCESS

1

Collect required documents for company processing.
2

Confirm the registration information
3

Company name availability check
4

Draft documents for customer’s signature and confirmation
5

Submit the company incorporation application to the registry office.
6

Upon completion of company incorporation, VAT registration and other registrations may be applied for as required.