Company Formation in Romania for Foreigners

Can a foreigner open a company in Romania?

Yes. Foreign individuals and foreign legal entities can hold shares in Romanian companies. A Romanian shareholder is not generally required. The exact document route depends on the shareholder structure, jurisdiction, administrators and planned business activity.

Who can be a shareholder?

Can the company be formed remotely?

In many standard cases, yes. The incorporation process can be coordinated remotely using a Power of Attorney where applicable. Before starting, we review the shareholder structure and jurisdiction so that the required signing, translation and certification route is clear.

Documents typically required

The exact list is confirmed after reviewing your case. As a starting point, the information and documents usually relate to the following:

For a foreign individual shareholder

• Valid identification document
• Shareholder and administrator details
• Proposed company name and planned business activities
• Registered-office arrangement
• Power of Attorney where a remote route is used
• Information required for beneficial-owner and registration formalities

For a foreign corporate shareholder

• Official company documents confirming the foreign entity and its representatives
• Corporate approval or authorisation for the Romanian investment, where required
• Identification of representatives and beneficial owners
• Details of the Romanian company's proposed administrators and activities
• Power of Attorney where the process is handled remotely

Translations, apostille/legalisation, notarisation or other supporting documents may be required depending on the country and structure. We confirm these requirements before engagement.

How the company formation process works

How much does it cost?

We use transparent starting prices for standard company-formation cases. The scope is confirmed before engagement so that any case-specific or third-party costs are visible from the beginning.

• Company Formation: €750 + VAT
• Company Formation + Registered Office for 12 months: €999 + VAT
• Registered Office: €350/year + VAT
• ONRC registration fees are included in the company-formation price.
• Share capital is separate.
• Translation, apostille/legalisation, notarial or other third-party costs may apply where required.

What happens after incorporation?

Company registration is the starting point, not the end of the setup. Depending on your plans, Startup Romania can coordinate the services needed to operate and develop the business locally.