Register a Romanian SRL as Iranian citizen

Setting up business Romania Iranian citizens: what to expect

Setting up business Romania Iranian citizens projects usually begin with a clear picture of who the shareholder and administrator will be, and where each of them currently lives. For Iranian founders this clarity matters more than usual, because the document trail and the later banking steps tend to attract closer scrutiny. Romania allows a foreign citizen to hold and manage an SRL (the Romanian limited liability company), and Iranian citizenship does not, on its own, prevent you from forming one. What changes is the level of preparation: documents are reviewed carefully, formalities are confirmed in advance, and the timeline is only fixed once the signing path is known.

This page focuses on the practical realities for an Iranian founder rather than a generic incorporation overview. If you want the broader framework first, our guide to the Romanian SRL for foreigners explains the company type, the share capital, and the administrator role in plain terms, and our notes for non-EU founders cover the points that apply specifically to citizens outside the European Union.

Documents an Iranian founder should prepare first

Before any file is drafted, we ask Iranian citizens to send a small set of details so the case can be assessed accurately. Getting these right at the start avoids reworking the file later, which is one of the more common causes of delay. After document review, we confirm whether anything needs translation or additional certification, since requirements can depend on where the documents were issued and where you currently reside.

The starting details we typically request are:

• Your passport details, so identity and citizenship can be confirmed
• Your current country of residence, which affects how documents are signed and legalised
• The proposed administrator structure (who will manage the company, and whether that person is in Romania or abroad)
• The intended business activity, so the correct activity codes can be selected

From there, depending on your documents, we advise on whether certified translations or further formalities are required before the file is ready to submit.

Signing remotely from outside Romania

A frequent question from Iranian founders is whether they need to travel to Romania. In many standard cases the file can be handled remotely, but the signing path and document formalities are checked first, and only then is the timing confirmed. This sequence matters: the way you sign (in person, through a notarised power of attorney, or another accepted route) shapes how long the whole process takes and what each step involves.

Where a power of attorney is used, the document usually has to be prepared, signed and legalised in your country of residence before it is sent to Romania. Because legalisation steps vary by jurisdiction, we confirm the exact route for your situation rather than assuming a single path will work. This is also why we avoid promising a fixed turnaround until your documents have been reviewed.

Banking and compliance planning for Iran-related cases

For a Romanian company for Iran-connected founders, the period after incorporation deserves as much attention as the registration itself. Banking and compliance checks can be more sensitive once the company exists, and a bank may ask additional questions about the shareholder, the source of funds, and the planned activity. None of this is unusual, but it is best approached with a plan rather than improvised after the company is registered.

For this reason we recommend planning the accountant handover early, so that bookkeeping, tax registration and the first compliance touchpoints are organised from the start. An Iranian founder Romanian SRL that has its accounting arranged in advance is generally in a stronger position when a bank or authority requests information. We do not make guarantees about any specific bank's decision, since that sits with the institution, but careful preparation tends to make these conversations smoother.

Indicative costs and what shapes the final quote

Romanian SRL formation for foreign citizens starts from €300, a registered office is available from €150/year, and a combined remote SRL plus registered office package starts from €450. If you later need to adjust shareholders, the administrator, the registered address or the activity, company changes at the Trade Register start from €200.

These are starting figures. The final quote depends on your citizenship, the documents you can provide, the number of shareholders, whether translations are required, and whether the shareholder is an individual or a foreign legal entity. Once we have reviewed your details, we give you a single figure rather than a range, so you know what to expect before any work begins.

Check your country case

If you are an Iranian citizen considering setting up business Romania, the most useful next step is to send us the basics so we can assess your case directly. Tell us your citizenship, your current country of residence, whether you will need a registered office, and the business activity you have in mind. With that, we can confirm the signing path, outline the documents required, and give you a clear quote and timeline. Reach us on WhatsApp or through the contact form, and we will review your situation and tell you exactly how your case can proceed.