Who this service is for
Romanian SRL formation for foreigners is rarely a one-size-fits-all process, and that is exactly the gap this service is built to close. We work with foreign citizens who want to set up a Romanian limited liability company, including EU and non-EU nationals, non-residents living abroad, expats already in the country, and digital entrepreneurs who need a clean European base for their business. We also support founders who will act as a foreign shareholder or foreign administrator, as well as existing Romanian SRLs with foreign ownership that need to keep their files in order.
What these cases have in common is that the details matter. Citizenship, country of residence, the way your identity documents are issued, and whether a foreign company sits in the ownership structure all change how the file should be prepared. Rather than treating every founder the same, we start by understanding your situation and then explain what the realistic path looks like.
What we help with
Our focus is Romanian company formation and Trade Register changes for foreign founders, drawing on 20 years of experience in these services. In a formation engagement, we confirm the scope and document list, coordinate the incorporation documents and arrange lawyer-led representation before the Romanian Trade Register. Where your file involves foreign-language documents, we coordinate authorised translations and check that names and addresses stay consistent.
Beyond the initial setup, we help with company changes for SRLs that already exist, such as updating shareholders, changing the administrator, or adjusting CAEN activity codes. If you do not have a Romanian address for the company, we can include a registered office in Romania as part of the package. After incorporation, when you need bookkeeping and tax filings, we can refer you to an accountant familiar with foreign-owned companies. Throughout the process, communication happens in English over WhatsApp or email, so you are never guessing about the next step.
Why foreign-founder cases are handled carefully
A Romanian SRL owned or managed by a foreign citizen is filed under the same Trade Register rules as any other company, but the supporting documents and signing route are usually more involved. A passport from one country, a residence in another, and a planned activity in Romania can each introduce small formalities that need to be planned in advance. We would rather confirm these points during a short review than discover them after a file has been submitted.
This is why we avoid promising a fixed timeline or a fully automatic process before seeing your documents. In many standard cases the work moves quickly and can be handled remotely, but the honest answer depends on your documents and how they can be signed. You can read more about that on our remote company formation page.
How the process works
Start on WhatsApp or through the contact form with your citizenship, current country, shareholder and administrator structure, registered-office need and intended activity. The optional eligibility check on this page is another way to provide those details. It does not replace document review or predict ONRC approval. Once the route and document list are confirmed, you provide the requested documents and complete the signing requirements, the lawyer handles the legal preparation and filing, and your contact sends the company documents after approval.
The same dedicated contact manages your communication from the first enquiry until the filing is completed. They retain your case context, coordinate the next steps and explain any observations from the Trade Register. You are not transferred between sales, drafting and support. Legal preparation and representation are handled separately by the collaborating Romanian lawyer.
For an eligible standard case, the central offer is the fixed €490 package: company formation, lawyer-led Trade Register representation, the ONRC fee and a registered office for 12 months in one price. Formation-only remains available from €300, while a registered office on its own is €150 per year. Translations, notarisation, apostilles and accounting are separate when required.
Most founders need nothing beyond the free initial check. For a foreign corporate shareholder, several shareholders or administrators, a regulated or uncertain activity, unusual documents or a signing route that needs closer assessment, your contact may recommend the optional detailed Case Review, a written assessment of the route before formation work is agreed. If your structure is straightforward, start with the eligibility check above or ask us on WhatsApp.