Starting a company
Before starting the incorporation process, you need to choose the right legal form for your business. Types of entities:
- Limited Liability Company (SRL)
- Authorized Natural Person (PFA)
- Individual Enterprise (II)
- Family Enterprise (IF)
- Joint Stock Company (SA)
For legal entities:
For Authorized Natural Person (PFA), Individual Enterprise (II), or Family Enterprise (IF):
- Company name reservation
- Registration
Choosing the NACE Codes: The NACE code defines your company's activity: NACE Codes
Tax Registration with ANAF
The form can be submitted online via the ANAF SPV platform:: https://www.anaf.ro
Find all the information you need on the Single Contact Point Page
Choosing and Setting Up the Business Location
Urban Planning and Land Use Regulations
To carry out your activity, the space must be located in an area allowed according to the General Urban Plan (PUG) or the Zonal Urban Plan (PUZ).
Urbanism Certificate
For layout changes or construction, you must obtain an Urbanism Certificate issued by the local council, which can be obtained within 30 days.
Construction Permit
If construction work is required, a Construction Permit must be obtained, which involves getting approvals from:
Utility Connections
Electricity: Distributors
Duration: 30 – 60 days for a new connection
Water and Sewerage: Operators
Duration: 15 – 30 days
Natural gas: Suppliers
Duration: 30 – 90 days
Cross-border activities
Additional Information:
Responsible Institution:
The National Trade Register Office (N.T.R.O.) is a public institution with legal personality, operating under the authority of the Ministry of Justice and fully funded from the state budget. Its activity is governed by the provisions of Law no. 26/1990 on the Trade Register, republished and subsequently amended and supplemented.
Email: onrc@onrc.ro
Website: www.onrc.ro
Cross-border Activities
Additional Information:
Responsible Institution:
The National Trade Register Office (O.N.R.C.) is the public institution, with legal personality, organized under the Ministry of Justice, fully funded by the state budget, whose activity is regulated by the provisions of Law no. 26/1990 on the Trade Register, republished with subsequent amendments and completions.
Email: onrc@onrc.ro
Website: www.onrc.ro
Taxes
In Romania, companies pay a 16% profit tax or, in the case of micro-enterprises, a 1% or 3% income tax, depending on the number of employees. The standard VAT rate is 19%, with reduced rates of 9% and 5% for certain goods and services. Additionally, employers are required to pay social contributions for employees, including CAS (25%) and CASS (10%).
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Excise Duties
Tax rates and excise duty extemptions
Excise registration and payment
Taxes on Imports
Customs Procedures
Doing Business in the EU
There are various types of public procurement procedures and specific rules governing the awarding of contracts. In some cases, national procurement rules are aligned with EU legislation. You also have certain rights when bidding for cross-border procurement opportunities.
Public procurement regulations
There are various types of public procurement procedures and specific rules governing the awarding of contracts. In some cases, national procurement rules are aligned with EU legislation. You also have certain rights when bidding for cross-border procurement opportunities.
Doing business in the European Union
There are different types of public procurement procedures, each with specific rules for awarding contracts. In some cases, national procurement laws are aligned with EU directives. You also have certain rights when bidding for cross-border contracts.
Within the EU single market, goods can move freely as long as they meet the relevant standards. Learn which EU requirements apply to the goods you sell and when you need to report goods movement.