Doing business in Romania guide 2025 edition

Understanding the Romanian market

Thinking about expanding to Romania or starting a business there? Our comprehensive "Doing Business in Romania" guide gives you everything you need to make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Written by local experts with 30 years of experience in the Romanian market, we outline the main types of business structures available and walk you through the practical steps of setting up a company, branch, or subsidiary.

The real business climate

Get the facts behind Romania's economic recovery and growth prospects. We break down current GDP trends, inflation rates, and foreign investment flows that are shaping the market. Plus, discover what sectors are seeing the biggest opportunities right now.

How to set up properly

Starting a business shouldn't feel like solving a puzzle. Our step-by-step guide walks you through company formation, from choosing between SRL, SA, or branch structures to understanding minimum capital requirements. We cover everything: name registration, required documents, timeline expectations, and how to get your VAT registration right from day one.

Tax system and requirements

A clear understanding of Romania's tax system is essential for any business. Our guide covers recent updates to the microenterprise tax system, corporate income tax regulations, including new discount opportunities for growing businesses, individual taxation for employees and foreign workers, VAT requirements with the mandatory e-invoicing system, transfer pricing considerations, and new developments in digital tax reporting from SAF-T to e-VAT notifications. 

Employment and labor laws

Managing employees in Romania requires attention to specific legal requirements and local practices. Find out about minimum wage requirements, mandatory benefits, employment contract essentials, and how social contributions work for both employers and employees. We also cover recent changes in anti-harassment policies and what you need to know about hiring foreign workers.

Financial reporting and auditing

Good financial management starts with understanding local requirements. Romanian accounting and audit regulations have certain specifics, and we explain them clearly in this section. You will find information about the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Romanian Accounting Standards (RAS), helping you choose the right approach for your business.

We also explain which companies need mandatory audits, what the audit process involves, and how the audit profession is regulated in Romania. This information helps ensure your business meets all financial reporting requirements while maintaining transparency with stakeholders.

A practical resource for your business

Whether you're an entrepreneur, corporate executive, or business leader expanding your activities in Romania, this guide helps you translate complex Romanian business requirements into practical, actionable insights.

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