Company Formation in Romania (SRL)
The SRL — societate cu răspundere limitată — is the Romanian equivalent of a private limited company and the vehicle almost every founder ends up using. It can be owned entirely by non-residents, by individuals or by foreign companies, and it limits shareholders’ liability to their contribution.
We prepare and follow the registration file at the Trade Register, and we tell you up front which decisions are worth thinking about before filing — because changing them afterwards means another filing, another fee and another wait.
Decisions to take before filing
Company name
Checked and reserved at the Trade Register. Bring three options — availability is not guaranteed for the first choice.
Shareholders and directors
Who owns the company and who may sign for it. Both can be non-residents; a director does not have to be a shareholder.
Share capital
The minimum is set by law and has changed in recent years, with higher thresholds tied to turnover. We confirm the current figure for your case.
CAEN activity codes
These define what the company may legally do. Choose the main one carefully and add the secondary ones you realistically need.
Registered office
A Romanian address with documentation proving your right to use it. We can provide one if you do not have premises here.
Beneficial owner
A separate declaration identifying the natural persons who ultimately own or control the company.
Other legal forms
The SRL is not the only option, and occasionally it is not the right one. We also register:
- PFA / II / ÎF — sole trader and family enterprise forms, for individuals working on their own account
- SRL-D — the debutant variant, with specific conditions and benefits for first-time founders
- SA — joint-stock company, for larger structures or where shares must be freely transferable
- SNC / SCS / SCA — partnership forms, used in specific situations
- NGO — associations and foundations, registered through a different procedure
What we need from you
- Identity documents for all shareholders and directors
- For corporate shareholders: registration certificate and proof of representation, translated and legalised
- Proof of the registered office in Romania
- Three preferred company names, in order
- A description of the intended activity — we translate it into CAEN codes
After registration
A newly registered Romanian company has obligations from day one, even with no activity: tax registration, electronic invoicing setup, and monthly or quarterly filings. Make sure you have an accountant lined up before you start trading — the deadlines do not wait for the company to become active.
Frequently asked questions
Can I own the company alone?
Yes. A single-shareholder SRL is standard and common. There are specific rules about how many single-shareholder companies one person may hold, which we check for your situation.
Do I need a Romanian bank account first?
Share capital is deposited before registration, and banks have their own onboarding requirements for non-residents. We tell you what the Trade Register needs; the bank’s own process is separate and can take longer than the registration itself.
What if my file is rejected?
Rejections are usually formal — a missing document or an incorrectly worded clause. We correct and resubmit. Preparing the file properly the first time is precisely what you are paying for.
Are the official fees included?
No. Trade Register fees, publication fees and any notary or translation costs are paid to the respective institutions and are separate from our fee. We tell you the full picture before you commit.
Start your Romanian company
Tell us what you plan to do in Romania and we will set out the structure, the documents and the cost — call 0745.450.450 or write to us.