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Romania SRL + Residence Permit

Romania · company formation

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Duration
12mo
PR
5y
Citizenship
8y
Tax
10%
Setup
€855
Processing
45d
Family
Yes
Schengen
Yes

Overview

Romania's SRL costs as little as EUR 300 to set up. 1% micro-company tax on revenue under EUR 500k. EU residency, Schengen access since 2024, and the fastest internet in Europe.

Who is this for?

Budget-conscious entrepreneurs and freelancers wanting the cheapest EU residency via company formation.

Pros

1% micro-company tax

EUR 300 setup cost

Schengen access

Fastest internet in Europe

Very low cost of living

Cons

1% threshold lowered to EUR 500k

Romanian bureaucracy

8 years to citizenship

Language barrier

Eligibility Check

11
Likely eligible
Clean criminal record

Assumed clean — update in profile if needed

Health insurance required

Must obtain health insurance before/during application

The Process

Typical: 45 days (3090)

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Documents

0/4 ready
Passport
Required

Valid

From: Passport office · ~14d

Criminal record
Required
Apostille
Translation

Apostilled

From: Police · ~21d · Max 3mo old

Proof of address
Required

Romanian address

From: Landlord/virtual office · ~7d

Company documents
Required

SRL registration certificate

From: Romanian lawyer · ~7d

Sources

IGI Romania
official
Verified: 2025-11-01

Tax Breakdown

Income tax€6,000
Social€21,000
Total tax€27,000
Effective rate45%

You keep

€33,000/yr

€2,750/mo

Based on €60,000/yr income

Corp tax16%
VAT19%
Dividend8%
Cap gains10%
TerritorialNo

Special Regimes

Micro-company tax: 1% on revenue under EUR 500k

Bucharest

Rent (1BR center)€500
Rent (outside)€330
Meal (cheap)€6
Meal (mid-range)€22
Transport€20
Utilities€110
Internet€8
Coworking€120
Est. monthly€810

Quality of Life

Safety73/100
Healthcare52/100
Internet150 Mbps
EnglishHigh
ClimateContinental
Sunny days210/yr
TimezoneUTC+2
COL Index35 (NYC=100)

PR & Citizenship

Permanent Residency

After 5 years

Citizenship

After 8 years

Language: Romanian (B1)

Dual citizenship: Allowed

Permit Details

Initial duration12 months
RenewableYes (12mo)
Can workYes
Can freelanceYes
Own businessYes
Family eligibleYes

Last updated: 2025-11-01 · Verified: 2025-11-01 · Always verify with official sources.