United States · 100% remote · in English
Open a Romanian company from the US — €990 flat.
Get an EU base for your business without leaving the US. A Romanian SRL gives you EU market access, an EU VAT number and EU banking and payment options for your EU clients — 100% foreign ownership, incorporated remotely via power of attorney, with your 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 US founders choose a Romanian SRL
EU single-market access
A Romanian SRL is a full member of the EU single market — sell across the EU, trade without internal customs barriers and operate from inside the bloc rather than outside it.
EU VAT & marketplace trust
An EU VAT number and an EU-resident entity make it easier to invoice EU clients and meet the requirements of EU marketplaces and platforms that expect a European seller.
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. Speak to your US advisor about US reporting; we handle the Romanian side.
English-speaking remote service
We run the whole process in English from start to finish, coordinating with partner lawyers and accountants in Romania — across time zones, no Romanian language skills needed.
EU presence & substance
A registered office, local entity and EU VAT registration give your business a real EU footprint — helpful when EU banks, processors and partners want a base inside the EU.
Built for non-residents
100% foreign ownership, no Romanian residency required, and a NIF tax ID instead of a local personal number — designed for founders based abroad.
How it works from the US
1. Power of attorney
A PoA lets us file everything from the US without you travelling. Signed and notarised locally, then legalised for Romania.
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
The US is a Hague Apostille country, so your documents are apostilled at home; foreign documents then 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 US–Romania double tax treaty
The US is outside the EU, so EU directives never apply — the US–Romania treaty is what governs cross-border payments, and it is an old one: the treaty in force dates back to the 1970s (it still names the "Socialist Republic of Romania"). It caps Romanian withholding on money leaving the SRL and lets you claim a US foreign tax credit for Romanian tax paid.
| Payment from your Romanian SRL to the US | Treaty cap | Standard rate, no treaty |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends | 10% | 16% |
| Interest | 10% | 16% |
| Royalties | 10% / 15% | 16% |
Unlike newer US treaties, the Romania treaty has a flat 10% dividend cap with no lower corporate rate; royalties are 10% or 15% depending on the type of intangible. Treaty benefits require you to be a treaty resident and meet the limitation-on-benefits terms. Rates per the treaty text (IRS) and PwC; confirm eligibility for your case.
The catch: the US taxes you no matter where the company sits
This is the fact that trips up US founders. The US taxes its citizens and residents (including green-card holders) on their worldwide income regardless of where a company is formed — an EU company does not move your personal tax off the US, and Romania is not a place to "escape" US tax. A Romanian SRL is useful for EU market access, EU VAT, EU marketplaces and EU payment processors — not for lowering your US bill. Plan the US side with a US CPA from day one.
CFC, GILTI/Subpart F and the reporting stack
A US-owned Romanian SRL is typically a controlled foreign corporation (CFC): a foreign company more than 50% owned by "US shareholders" who each own 10% or more. That pulls in real compliance — the CFC's income can be taxed to you currently under Subpart F and the global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) rules even if you take no distribution, and you file Form 5471 each year. Because a single-member foreign company is a "check-the-box" eligible entity, many US founders elect on Form 8832 to have the SRL treated as a disregarded entity so its profit simply flows onto their US return — often simpler than running full CFC/GILTI mechanics on a small company. On top of that sit the foreign-account reports: the FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) once your foreign financial accounts exceed US$10,000 in aggregate at any point in the year, and FATCA Form 8938 above its thresholds. None of this is optional, and the penalties for missing Form 5471 or the FBAR are steep — which is why the US page is the one where "talk to your US CPA" is not boilerplate.
Who opens a Romanian SRL from the US
US founders who need a genuine EU-resident entity — to sell to EU clients and marketplaces, hold an EU VAT number and use EU payment processors that prefer an in-bloc company — rather than anyone chasing a lower US tax bill. See how formation works and Romanian accounting for the ongoing filings; we handle the Romanian side and coordinate with your US CPA.
This page is general information, not US tax advice. Your CFC/GILTI position and FBAR/FATCA reporting depend on your own facts — confirm them with a US CPA or tax attorney.
Sources
- PwC, Romania — Corporate — Withholding taxes (US treaty rates).
- IRS, US–Romania income tax treaty text and Romania tax treaty documents.
- PwC, United States — Corporate — Group taxation (CFC definition, Subpart F).
- IRS, Form 5471, Form 8832 (entity classification), and FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR).
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From the US — FAQ
Why open an EU company if I am based in the US?
A Romanian SRL gives you an EU-resident legal entity — useful for selling to EU clients, joining EU marketplaces, holding an EU VAT number and accessing EU banking and payment processors that prefer an EU base. The US sits outside the EU, so an EU company can remove friction your US entity may face.
Do I need to travel to Romania to open the company?
No. From the US we incorporate remotely using a power of attorney. The US is a Hague Apostille country, so documents can be apostilled at home and then sworn-translated for Romania — we coordinate it (please confirm current requirements with us).
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. We do not advise on US reporting — speak to your US advisor about US filing obligations.
Can a US resident own 100% of the company?
Yes. Foreign individuals and companies — including US residents and citizens — can own and direct 100% of a Romanian SRL. No Romanian residency is required; we obtain a NIF tax ID for you instead of a local personal number.
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