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BUY A READY-MADE BUSINESS (FIRM) IN ROMUNIA
According to our experience in the corporate environment and in the field of buying/selling ready-made businesses, we can confidently note that in modern conditions, more and more Ukrainian entrepreneurs are paying attention to the possibility of doing business abroad, in particular in the countries of the European Union.
As we can see, Romania, one of the closest countries to Ukraine with a developed infrastructure, understandable tax legislation and relatively affordable costs of doing business, is becoming an attractive option.
So one of the fastest and most reliable ways to start a business in Romania is to purchase a ready-made business (firm). This is a solution that saves time, avoids complicated registration procedures and allows you to start working immediately.
We, as the law firm “Prikhodko and Partners”, are ready to provide not only the selection and verification of a company in Romania, but also full legal, tax and migration support. Given this, you have the opportunity to avoid risks, save time and focus on developing your business in a new jurisdiction.
If we talk in more detail about the advantages of buying a ready-made business (firm) in Romania, these include:
- Time saving
The process of creating a new business from scratch can take several weeks or even months. Buying an already registered company allows you to start work within a few days after signing the contract.
- Transparent company structure
Romanian companies, especially in the form of SRL (Societate cu Răspundere Limitată) – the analog of the Ukrainian LLC – have a clear and convenient legal form. It is suitable for running small and medium-sized businesses and provides limited liability for participants.
- Trust from banks and partners
A ready-made company with a history inspires more trust among partners, clients, and banking institutions. This can make it much easier to open a bank account and obtain credit lines.
- Possibility of immediate commercial activity
The ready-made company already has a legal address, statutory documents, registration numbers (CUI, EUID), and may already be registered as a VAT payer (TVA), which allows you to immediately work with customers and suppliers.
- Easy access to the European market
Romania is a member of the EU, so businesses registered in this country can trade with all other European Union countries without restrictions.
We focus your attention on the key points that you should consider before buying.
- Pure legal history: Check for debts, tax arrears, or court cases.
- Field of activity: It is important to make sure that the company has the necessary KVEDs (classifications of activities) or licenses.
- Tax status: Is the company a VAT payer or does it have a simplified taxation regime?
- Availability of assets or employees: Some firms have contracts, equipment, employees, or offices already in place.
So, let’s take a look in detail at what the process of buying a ready-made company in Romania includes.
Thus, to avoid legal risks, the purchase of a ready-made company should be carried out exclusively with professional support.
Therefore, we focus on the main stages of the process:
- Choosing a company according to your business profile.
- Legal due diligence — analysis of the company’s financial, tax and legal history.
- Conclusion of a contract for the purchase and sale of shares (stocks).
- Preparation and registration of changes in the Trade Register (Registrul Comerțului).
- Change of management structure (director, address, KVEDs, charter).
- If necessary, open or update a bank account.
- Obtaining or confirming VAT payer status.
Let’s take a closer look at the documents required to buy a company in Romania.
So, it turns out that the procedure for purchasing a ready-made company in Romania is quite straightforward, but requires compliance with certain formalities:
- Passport (notarized copy);
- Resume of the buyer;
- Confirmation of residential address;
- Completed questionnaire and KYC (Know Your Customer) forms;
- Power of attorney if the buyer cannot be present in person.
After completing the transaction, the buyer receives:
- Registration certificate companies;
- Forms of share transfer;
- Protocol and the register of participants;
- Four copies of the founding agreement and charter;
- Share certificates.
We highlight important aspects when choosing a ready-made company
- Form of ownership
The most common form is the SRL (Societate cu Răspundere Limitată) – a limited liability company. This form provides limited liability for shareholders and is optimal for small and medium-sized businesses. - Financial history
Before purchasing, it is important to conduct a detailed financial audit (due diligence) to ensure there are no debts, tax liabilities, and other financial risks. - Licenses and permits
Check that you have all the necessary licenses and permits to conduct your chosen activity. - Company reputation
Market research and reviews about the company will help assess its reputation among partners and customers.
Conclusion
Thus, we can summarize, that buying a ready-made business in Romania is an effective and profitable way to quickly enter the European Union market.
This approach allows you to avoid the complicated bureaucratic procedure of registering a new company, get established business processes and save time and resources.
At the same time, it is important to remember about the legal and financial risks that may arise in the acquisition process.
Accordingly, our The law firm “Prikhodko and Partners” is ready to provide you with a full range of services: from purchasing a ready-made business (firm) in Romania to full legal support of such a business in the future.
We will help you avoid possible complications, save time and focus on developing your business in Romania.
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Is it mandatory to have a legal address in Romania?
Yes. During registration, you must provide a document confirming the right to use the premises at the address of the future registered office. For foreign owners, this can be a lease agreement or a legal address service.
Is it necessary to immediately register as a VAT payer?
Not always. The need for VAT registration depends on the planned turnover, type of activity, work with EU clients, imports or exports, and other specifics of the business model. Before launching, it is worth assessing the tax burden and choosing the optimal registration option.
Why shouldn't you just add all possible CAEN codes to the company?
Activity codes affect not only formal registration but also bank compliance, contracts, obtaining permits, and further business scaling. From 2025, the CAEN Rev. 3 classifier is applied in Romania, so the list of codes is better formed according to the actual sources of income and the planned work model.
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