Romania · company formation
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
Assumed clean — update in profile if needed
Must obtain health insurance before/during application
Typical: 45 days (30–90)
Valid
From: Passport office · ~14d
Apostilled
From: Police · ~21d · Max 3mo old
Romanian address
From: Landlord/virtual office · ~7d
SRL registration certificate
From: Romanian lawyer · ~7d
You keep
€33,000/yr
€2,750/mo
Based on €60,000/yr income
Special Regimes
• Micro-company tax: 1% on revenue under EUR 500k
Permanent Residency
After 5 years
Citizenship
After 8 years
Language: Romanian (B1)
Dual citizenship: Allowed
Last updated: 2025-11-01 · Verified: 2025-11-01 · Always verify with official sources.