Company setup in Romania

Set up your Romanian presence properly from the beginning

A practical local partner for foreign companies and investors setting up in Romania, helping align company formation, tax, accounting, payroll and administration before operations begin.

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More than company formation: prepare your Romanian business for operations

Setting up in Romania is not just about registering a company. It is about preparing your business to operate properly — with accounting, tax, payroll, banking and administration considered from the beginning.

Many foreign companies focus on the registration step and find themselves unprepared for the ongoing compliance, document flows and authority communication that follow. Consultrio helps you address both: the setup process and what comes after.

"Setting up in Romania is not just about registering a company. It is about preparing your business to operate properly."

Who this is for: foreign companies, investors and international business owners planning to open a Romanian company, subsidiary, branch or other local presence.

Setup support

What we help coordinate from the beginning

Company formation coordination

Coordinated through trusted local partners as part of the wider setup process. We help keep the process organised and aligned with your wider plans.

Tax and accounting onboarding

We help clarify fiscal obligations, reporting requirements and document flows from the beginning, so there are no surprises once operations start.

Payroll and HR considerations

If you plan to hire in Romania, we help you understand payroll and employment-related obligations early, before the first contract is signed.

Banking and administrative requirements

We help you prepare for the local documentation and administrative steps required to open accounts and operate in Romania.

Communication with Romanian authorities

We help clarify what needs to be handled, when it needs to be handled and who is responsible at each stage of the process.

Ongoing operations readiness

We prepare your company not only to be registered, but to function properly after setup — with the right accounting, payroll and administrative routines in place.

Process

How we work through setup

1

Understand your plans

We start by understanding your company, ownership structure, planned activity, timeline and support needs in Romania.

2

Define the setup path

We identify the steps required for setup, tax onboarding, payroll, banking, administration and any partner support.

3

Coordinate implementation

We help coordinate documents, providers, registrations and administrative actions, keeping the process structured.

4

Prepare for operations

After setup, we help your company transition into ongoing accounting, tax, payroll and administrative support.

After setup

What happens after your company is registered?

Once your Romanian company is set up, the real operational work begins. Consultrio can continue supporting your business with recurring accounting, tax, payroll and administrative obligations.

  • Accounting and tax compliance
  • Payroll and HR administration
  • Communication with authorities
  • Document flows and reporting routines
  • Ongoing local back-office support

Before setup is complete

  • Clarify ownership, administrators and activity
  • Understand VAT and fiscal obligations
  • Plan payroll and HR from the start
  • Prepare banking and administrative documentation
  • Align with local partner coordination

After registration

  • Start accounting and monthly reporting
  • Manage payroll and employment documentation
  • Handle fiscal deadlines and tax filings
  • Set up document flows and communication routines

FAQ

Setup questions

Can a foreign citizen or company open a company in Romania?

In principle, foreign citizens and companies can open a company in Romania, but the right structure, documents and steps depend on the specific situation.

Do I need to be physically present in Romania?

This depends on the specific process, documents, banking requirements and powers of attorney that may be used. We can help clarify what applies to your situation.

How long does it usually take to set up a company in Romania?

Timing depends on documents, authorities, banking steps, partner coordination and the complexity of the structure. We can give a more specific estimate after reviewing your situation.

What should I prepare before starting the setup process?

You should clarify ownership, administrators, planned activity, hiring plans, VAT considerations, banking needs and expected timeline. An introductory consultation helps structure this clearly.

Is company registration enough to start operating?

Not always. After registration, accounting, tax, document flows, payroll, banking and recurring obligations need to be prepared for proper operations.

Can Consultrio support us after the company is set up?

Yes. Consultrio can continue with accounting, tax compliance, payroll, HR administration, authority communication and ongoing back-office support.

Planning to set up in Romania?

Book an introductory consultation and tell us about your company, your plans and your timeline. We'll help identify the right next steps.

Book an introductory consultation

The introductory consultation helps us understand your context and determine how Consultrio can support your setup in Romania. Detailed advisory or complex analysis may require a separate engagement.