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Registration with the trade register, registered office, tax number and VAT where needed.
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Company and residency in Romania
An EU member state with one of the lowest cost bases in Europe. A micro-company pays 1% on turnover and personal income is taxed at a flat 10%. Simple to start, with clear rules to follow.
1%tax on turnover for micro-companies up to €100,000
16%corporate tax above the micro threshold
16%dividend tax from 2026
10%flat personal income tax
Is Romania right for you?
We would rather tell you now than after you have moved.
Built for you if
- You want an EU company with low running costs
- Your turnover stays below €100,000 a year
- You can hire one local employee
- You want to live in the EU at a fraction of Western European costs
Probably not, if
- You want 0% on dividends
- Your turnover is well above €100,000 and you want the micro rate
- You will not spend real time in Romania
What we arrange in Romania
Everything you need to live and work there, arranged in one plan.
Six partsOne team.
One team.
One fixed fee.
On the ground, and in your tax position at home.
Book a strategy callMicro-company regime
Eligibility checked every quarter: turnover, the employee requirement and ownership.
Residence registration
For EU citizens, the registration certificate and your Romanian tax number.
Local employee and payroll
The full-time employee the micro regime requires, with contract and payroll.
Bank account
A Romanian business account, with the compliance file the bank asks for.
Accounting and filings
Periodic returns, annual accounts and dividend tax, filed on time.
How it holds up at home
Romania works when you genuinely move. A Romanian company run from your home country is usually taxed there, and the micro rate only holds while you meet its conditions. We document your exit and check the regime every quarter.
Timeline
Indicative. Your plan gives the dates for your situation.
- Structure plan and exit review
- Company registered
- Bank account and tax registration
- Residence registration and payroll
Questions about Romania
Not listed? Ask it on your strategy call.
How does the micro-company regime work?
Since 2026 a Romanian micro-company pays 1% tax on turnover, as long as turnover stays below the RON equivalent of €100,000 and the company has at least one full-time employee. Above the threshold the company moves to 16% corporate tax on profit.
How are dividends taxed?
Dividends paid from 2026 carry 16% dividend tax, withheld by the company. As a Romanian tax resident you can also owe the health contribution (CASS), capped at a multiple of the minimum wage.
Can I live in Romania as an EU citizen?
Yes. EU citizens can live and work in Romania freely and register their residence after three months. You get a registration certificate and a Romanian tax number.
Is Romania still worth it after the 2026 changes?
For smaller businesses and freelancers below €100,000 turnover, the 1% micro regime and the 10% flat income tax remain among the lowest in the EU. Above that, 16% corporate tax plus 16% dividend tax makes the UAE or Cyprus more attractive. We compare them for you.
Often combined with
Most structures use more than one country or company.
Know in one call which structure fits you
You speak directly with an advisor. You get an honest answer, including when that answer is to stay where you are.
- Free, with no obligation
- Pick a time that suits you, straight in the calendar
- A written structure plan with a fixed fee
Your first call
Quint van Rijswijck
Manager Client Relations
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