RO — Romania · European Market Entry

Romania company registration — a compliant, low-tax gateway to Europe.

End-to-end Romania SRL registration, VAT / OSS tax compliance and EU market entry for Chinese cross-border and outbound businesses. Romania is one of the EU’s fastest-growing economies, with a low 16% corporate tax and a 1% micro-company rate.

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20+ European countriesLow-tax EU market1% micro-company rateEnd-to-end in your language

Registry Brief

Legal formSRL (LLC)

RegistryONRC

Min. capital200 RON (~€40)

Timeline10–15 business days

Standard rates21% VAT · 16% CIT (1% micro)

ProcessFully remote · multilingual

JWHELP · Romania Registry Brief● Remote-friendly

01 / Services

Choose the right structure

From company registration to tax compliance, a clear path into Romania for businesses seeking a low-tax route into the EU.

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SRLLimited Liability Company

Romania’s most common company form: very low capital and fast setup — the ideal vehicle for entering the EU market at low cost.

Minimum capital RON 200
Limited shareholder liability
Fast and low-cost setup
Ideal for ecommerce / trade
EU market access

Key figure~€40Service fee tailored · free consultation for a quote

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Micro-Company1% tax plan

Eligible Romanian companies (meeting turnover, employee and other conditions) can use the micro-company regime, taxed at a very low 1% of turnover.

1% of turnover
For eligible companies
Substantially lower tax
Great for SMEs
Professional eligibility review

Key figure1%on turnover · free eligibility review

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Tax ComplianceFull Package

Covers VAT registration, OSS filing, EORI application and annual returns — keeping your Romania and EU business fully compliant.

Romanian VAT registration
EU OSS unified filing
EORI operator number
Annual filing service
Ongoing compliance

Key figureVAT 21%incl. filing service · free consultation for a quote

02 / Key Elements

Romania SRL, key elements

The table below sums up the key parameters of setting up and running a Romanian company, highlighting its low-tax advantage.

Element	Romania	Comparison / notes	What it means for sellers
Minimum capital	200 RON (~€40)	Among the lowest in the EU	Almost no barrier
Corporate tax (CIT)	16% / 1% micro	DE ~30% / FR 25%	Substantially lower tax
Standard VAT	21%	Since Aug 2025 (was 19%)	Mid-range in the EU
Timeline	10–15 business days	Fairly fast	Quick landing
Micro-company regime	1% of turnover	For eligible firms	Great for SMEs
EU market	27 countries + OSS	Single-window filing	One-stop EU access

03 / Process

Clear and transparent, every step

From first consultation to bank account — five stages, each with clear deliverables.

Week 1

Consultation & structure design

We assess your business model and whether the micro-company regime applies, then tailor the SRL structure, capital and registered-address arrangements.

You providePassport scan / business description / expected revenue / ownership split

Week 1

Name approval & document prep

We obtain name approval from the National Trade Register and draft the articles and incorporation documents — handled remotely via power of attorney.

Key documentsName approval / articles / registered address / notarized power of attorney

Weeks 1–2

Capital deposit

We deposit the minimum capital into a temporary Romanian bank account and obtain the deposit certificate.

OutputTemporary account / deposit certificate

Weeks 2–3

ONRC registration

We file with the National Trade Register (ONRC); the company receives its registration certificate and tax ID (CUI) and is formally established.

OutputRegistration certificate / CUI tax number / copy of articles

After completion

VAT registration & ongoing compliance

We complete VAT, EORI and OSS registration (VAT registration takes an extra ~7–10 business days) and provide annual returns and ongoing compliance.

OngoingVAT number / EORI number / OSS registration / filing service

04 / European Tax Guide

Key tax concepts explained

The Romania and EU tax concepts cross-border sellers meet most often, condensed into quick-reference entries.

Corporate Tax

Romania’s low-tax advantage

Romania’s standard corporate tax (CIT) is 16%, among the lower rates in the EU; eligible micro-companies can be taxed at just 1% of turnover.

Standard CIT 16% · Micro-company 1% · Low EU tax

VAT

Romania VAT basics

Romania’s standard VAT (TVA) rate is 21% (since August 2025, was 19%), with a single reduced rate of 11%. Storing inventory in Romania triggers registration.

Standard 21% · Reduced 11% · Storage requires registration

OSS Filing

EU OSS one-stop filing

Ecommerce sellers can file VAT for all EU countries through OSS in a single member state; above €10,000 in annual EU sales, you charge each destination country’s rate.

EU threshold €10,000/yr · Quarterly · One window

Micro-Company

Micro-company regime

Companies within a turnover threshold that meet employee and other conditions can use the micro-company regime, taxed at 1% of turnover — highly attractive for SMEs.

1% of turnover · Threshold & staff conditions · Eligibility review needed

EORI Number

EU operator registration number

EORI is the unique identifier in the EU customs system, required for import/export clearance. A Romanian company can apply after tax registration; one number works across the entire EU.

Required for clearance · EU-wide · a few business days

Tax Treaty

China–Romania tax treaty

China and Romania have a double-taxation treaty with preferential withholding on dividends, interest and royalties, easing cross-border profit repatriation.

Avoids double taxation · Preferential withholding

05 / FAQ

Clear answers to key questions

RegistrationDo I need to travel to Romania to register an SRL?
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Usually not. With a notarized power of attorney, we handle registration locally. You provide certified documents — about 10–15 business days in total (VAT registration takes an extra ~7–10 business days).
TaxCan I use Romania’s 1% micro-company rate?
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The micro-company regime has specific conditions on turnover, employees and more. Eligible companies are taxed at 1% of turnover, substantially lowering their tax. We assess your eligibility during the consultation.
TaxWhat’s the advantage of choosing Romania for Amazon?
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Romania’s corporate tax is just 16% (1% for micro-companies), registration costs are very low, and OSS lets you file VAT for all EU countries from one place — an ideal low-tax, low-barrier route into the EU.
TaxDo I need a VAT number to sell on Amazon in Romania?
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Yes. If you store inventory in Romania, Romanian VAT registration is required regardless of sales volume. With OSS, you can file sales to other EU countries in one return.
FeesWhat is the total cost to register a Romanian company?
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The total depends on add-on services and includes service fees plus registration / tax-number official fees. Romania’s capital threshold is very low (~€40), so overall costs are among the lower in the EU. Ask for a free consultation for a breakdown.
BankingHow do I open a bank account after registering?
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We help connect you with local Romanian banks and can add digital accounts for daily receipts and operations — balancing EU compliance with flexibility.

06 / Contact

Start your Romania journey

Free initial consultation
30 minutes to tailor your plan

Whether you’re considering Romania for the first time or already have a company that needs compliance work, our experts give clear, actionable advice.

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LanguageEnglish · Romanian · Chinese

Coverage20+ EU countries