Setting Up a Romanian LLC in 2026: Real Costs and Practical Steps
Ioana Popescu
19 April 2026
Updated guide for entrepreneurs: share capital, required documents, registration timeline and common mistakes that delay incorporation.
Share capital
Minimum RON 200 (no longer RON 1 — amendment to Law 31/1990 in 2024). Can be deposited at a bank or before a notary.
Required documents
- Articles of association (notarised or under private signature)
- Incorporation application (ONRC standard form)
- Registered office proof (lease agreement or ownership title)
- Declarations of shareholders/director regarding eligibility
- Specimen signatures
Timeline
3–5 business days at ONRC if the file is complete. +2–3 days to obtain the ANAF tax identification number.
Common mistakes
- Vague business objects (select CAEN codes carefully)
- Fictitious registered office (ONRC currently verifies)
- Insufficient capital for the intended activity (licences)
Advisory
We handle the entire process: from drafting the articles of association to obtaining the tax ID. Fixed, predictable fee.