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Open a Romanian company from France — €990 flat.
Set up your own EU company without leaving France. 100% foreign ownership, incorporated remotely via power of attorney, with micro-company 1% taxation where eligible — your Romanian SRL, tax ID, VAT and bank account, done for you.
- No travel — we incorporate via power of attorney
- NIF tax ID, VAT registration & bank assistance
- Micro-company 1% tax setup where eligible (2026)
What's included (€990)
- Remote SRL formation (PoA)
- Name, articles, CAEN codes, ONRC → CUI
- Registered office (1st year)
- NIF + VAT registration
- Bank-account opening assistance
State fees, translation, apostille — separate, at cost. See pricing →
Why French founders choose a Romanian SRL
EU single market
France and Romania are both in the EU. A Romanian SRL trades inside the single market with no internal customs barriers — invoice clients across the EU and hold an EU VAT number.
Competitive taxation (2026)
Micro-company 1% on turnover where eligible (cap €100,000, at least one employee), otherwise 16% profit tax and 16% on dividends. Often more competitive than a domestic setup — confirm your own case.
Low setup cost
A flat €990 for the formation, with low minimum share capital and lean ongoing requirements — a cost-efficient alternative to a heavier domestic incorporation.
Familiar limited-liability form
The SRL is the limited-liability company you'd expect when comparing with a SAS or SARL — limited liability for owners, straightforward governance, fast registration.
English-speaking remote service
We run the whole process in English from start to finish, coordinating with partner lawyers and accountants in Romania — no Romanian language skills needed.
Good for IT, e-commerce & consulting
Location-independent businesses — software, online stores, consulting — fit the micro-company regime well and operate easily across the EU from a Romanian base.
How it works from France
1. Power of attorney
A PoA lets us file everything from France without you travelling. Signed digitally or notarised/legalised locally.
2. NIF tax ID
Non-residents get a Romanian tax identification number (NIF) — we obtain it for you, no Romanian CNP needed.
3. Apostille & translation
France is a Hague Apostille country and issues an apostille where one is needed; foreign documents may need sworn translation — we coordinate it, at cost.
4. Registered office
Your SRL needs a Romanian registered address — included for the first year.
5. ONRC → CUI
We file at the Trade Register and follow it through to your registration certificate and unique tax ID (CUI).
6. VAT & bank account
VAT registration plus guidance to open a business bank account that accepts non-resident-owned companies.
The France–Romania double tax treaty
Because both countries are in the EU, a French founder drawing money out of a Romanian SRL sits inside two overlapping systems: EU directives and the bilateral France–Romania tax treaty. The treaty caps the Romanian withholding tax on cross-border payments and lets you credit tax paid in Romania against French tax on the same income, so the flow is not taxed twice at full rates.
| Payment from your Romanian SRL to France | Treaty cap | Standard rate, no treaty |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends | 10% | 16% |
| Interest | 10% | 16% |
| Royalties | 10% | 16% |
Treaty rates are ceilings, and the lower of the treaty or the domestic rate applies. Between two EU states the EU Parent-Subsidiary Directive can also reduce withholding on qualifying dividends to 0% where a French company holds the shares, and the Interest & Royalties Directive can do the same for interest and royalties between associated companies. Rates per the France–Romania treaty as summarised by PwC; confirm your own eligibility.
Permanent establishment & where the profit is taxed
The treaty follows the standard model: your Romanian SRL is taxable in Romania unless it creates a permanent establishment (a fixed place of business, or a dependent agent habitually concluding contracts) in France. The catch for a solo founder is management substance. Under French law a company whose place of effective management is in France can be treated as French-resident for corporate tax, and the treaty tie-breaker for a dual-resident company also looks to the place of effective management. If you run the SRL day-to-day from your kitchen in Lyon, the profit can be pulled back into the French base — so real Romanian substance (an office, local decision-making, ideally an employee) matters.
France's CFC rules — Article 209 B
France taxes controlled foreign companies under Article 209 B of the Code général des impôts. The relief that matters here: for a subsidiary established inside the EU, Article 209 B does not apply unless the structure is an artificial arrangement aimed at escaping French tax — the principle the EU Court set out in Cadbury Schweppes. A genuine Romanian SRL with a real office, real activity and its own staff is normally outside the CFC net; a letterbox with no substance is exactly what the rule is designed to catch. That is why we treat the registered office and a first employee as part of the structure, not an afterthought — see how the 1% micro-company regime works and what it requires.
Who opens a Romanian SRL from France
Typically location-independent French founders — freelance developers and designers, agencies, SaaS and e-commerce sellers, and consultants billing across the single market — who want a lean EU company without the ongoing weight of a domestic structure. It also suits French founders already spending significant time in Romania or the region. If that is you, the SRL for IT & e-commerce page covers the CAEN codes and VAT setup, and Romanian accounting covers the monthly filings.
This page is general information for French founders, not French tax advice. Your CFC exposure, VAT position and personal French tax depend on your own facts — confirm them with a French advisor.
Sources
- PwC, Romania — Corporate — Withholding taxes (France treaty rates).
- PwC, France — Corporate — Group taxation (Article 209 B CFC rules).
- Court of Justice of the EU, Cadbury Schweppes (C-196/04), on CFC rules and EU freedom of establishment.
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From France — FAQ
Do I need to travel to Romania to open the company?
No. From France we incorporate remotely using a power of attorney. Documents are signed digitally or notarised/legalised locally — France is a Hague Apostille country, so an apostille is issued where one is required (please confirm current requirements with us).
How is a Romanian SRL different from a French SAS or SARL?
A Romanian SRL is the equivalent limited-liability company inside the EU single market. Romania (2026) offers micro-company taxation of 1% where eligible, otherwise 16% profit tax and 16% dividend tax — often more competitive than a domestic setup. We do not give French tax or legal figures; compare with your own advisor.
What taxes will my Romanian company pay?
For 2026: micro-company regime 1% on turnover (cap €100,000, at least one employee), or standard 16% profit tax; 16% on dividends; VAT at 21% standard / 11% reduced, with a registration threshold of RON 395,000. Always confirm the figures that apply to your case.
Can a French resident own 100% of the company?
Yes. Foreign individuals and companies — including French residents and citizens — can own and direct 100% of a Romanian SRL. No Romanian residency is required, and both France and Romania are inside the EU single market.
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