Last Updated: October 22, 2025
Romania is a rapidly growing EU-member economy in Eastern Europe, benefiting from its strategic location, EU single market access, and a competitive cost base. With a well-educated workforce, strong IT and software services sector, and improving infrastructure and regulatory transparency, Romania is an attractive destination for international firms establishing regional or product teams.
Capital City
Bucharest
Language
Romanian
Currency
Romanian Leu (RON)
Business Hubs
Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, and Timișoara
Unlock growth opportunities in Romania with Cerity Global as your trusted partner. We offer end-to-end support for establishing your legal entity, navigating Romania’s often complex regulatory landscape with clarity and efficiency.
From company registration to ongoing back-office support, including HR, payroll, benefits, accounting, tax and compliance, Cerity Global simplifies the process so you can focus on growing your business.
Need to hire quickly before your entity is set up? We offer interim EOR services in Romania, enabling you to onboard talent fast. Once your entity is established, we ensure a smooth transition of your employees from the EOR structure to your own legal entity, without disrupting payroll or compliance.
Our experts stay ahead of regulatory changes to keep your operations aligned with Romania’s employment and tax laws, helping you scale confidently and compliantly.
Similar to a public joint stock company, a Societate pe Acțiuni (S.A.) is ideal for larger operations. This type of legal entity can be publicly listed and is subject to enhanced corporate governance and disclosure regulations.
An SRL is a private limited liability company suitable for small to medium-sized businesses. Ownership is limited by shares, and the transfer of shares is more restrictive, making it a popular choice for closely held businesses.
Romania does not currently offer a direct equivalent to the simplified joint stock company (SpA). Instead, SRLs and S.A.s serve most purposes for startups and foreign investors, depending on size and complexity.
A Branch Office is an extension of a foreign parent company operating in Romania. It must comply with Romanian regulations and tax obligations but does not have a separate legal personality from its parent company.
An S.A. requires a board of directors (typically at least three members). There is no legal requirement for directors to be Romanian residents, although practical considerations (e.g., tax, banking) may favor appointing local representatives.
An SRL does not have residency requirements for directors or shareholders. However, a local legal representative or fiscal representative is generally required for tax registration and banking purposes.
A Branch Office must appoint a Romanian resident as a legal representative (permanent representative) with authority to act on behalf of the branch in Romania.
Bank account setup in Romania follows stringent procedures due to comprehensive regulatory requirements:
Cerity Global supports companies in their global expansion plans and helps in legal entity setup, registration and ongoing support services. With us, you can quickly set up a legal entity, operate compliantly, and expand globally. The process typically takes a few days to a week, depending on the bank.
Reasons you should setup legal entity in Romania:
Cerity Global ensures your business expansion in Romania is fast, compliant, and future-ready, so you can focus on growth while we manage the back-office tasks.
Economic figures are subject to change based on quarterly reports and market conditions.
Cerity Global combines deep local knowledge with proven expertise to make your Romania business establishment effortless and compliant. Whether you’re looking for legal entity setup and registration or ongoing support, we’re your trusted partner for sustainable global expansion in Romania.
Disclaimer – The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, business, or tax advice. Entity setup requirements, tax rates, and economic data are subject to change and may vary by location.
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