Company formation in Romania
SRL
Legal minimum, year 1£250
Legal minimum, per year after£100
Typical year 1£1,550
Corporation tax16%Ease Banking
Every fee
Setting up
Government fee£50
About RON 300 trade registryRegistered office£100 to 300
Required
Lawyer or agent£0 to 500
Optional
Power of attorney and translations£0 to 200
Optional
Share capitalRON 500 (RON 5,000 above RON 400k turnover)
Time to form1 to 2 weeks
Running it, per year
Registered office£100 to 300
Required
Accountant£0 to 1,500
Practically needed
One full-time employee (for 1% micro rate)£0
OptionalSalary not included
Legal minimum after year 1£100
Audit: Exempt below thresholdsForeign ownersNo resident directorRemote by power of attorney
Tax16%, or 1% of turnover for micro-companies under €100k with one employee (regime ends 2027)Dividend withholding: 16% on dividends from 2026VAT/GST: 21%
BankingLocal banks usually need a visit
Micro regime needs at least one full-time employee and is due to be abolished from 2027.
Questions
- How much does it cost to set up a company in Romania?
- The legal minimum for the first year is £250, counting only what the law requires and doing every filing yourself. A typical first year, with an accountant, costs about £1,550. The government fee is £50 (About RON 300 trade registry). Share capital is not included.
- How much does it cost per year to run a company in Romania?
- The legal minimum after the first year is £100 a year. Running costs including optional and practically needed services range from £100 to 1,800. Audit: Exempt below thresholds.
- Do I need a local director in Romania?
- No. No resident director.
- Can a non-resident form a company in Romania remotely?
- Yes. Remote by power of attorney.
- What is the corporation tax rate in Romania?
- 16%, or 1% of turnover for micro-companies under €100k with one employee (regime ends 2027). Dividend withholding: 16% on dividends from 2026. VAT/GST: 21%.
- How long does it take to form a company in Romania?
- 1 to 2 weeks.
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