Residency and visas in Romania

Owning a Romanian company does not by itself give the owner the right to live in Romania. Citizens of EU countries move under free movement rules, while citizens of other countries generally need a visa or a residence permit, and the type depends on whether you will work, invest or manage the company. Immigration is handled by the state, and the rules differ from company law.

Ask a firm which permit types it handles, whether it works with a lawyer who is qualified to represent you, and what it needs from you at the start. Check who submits the application, who attends appointments and how updates are reported. Profiles show languages and the licences a firm declares, which matters when a lawyer is required.

Residency support is offered by few firms. Accountanty lists 13 in Romania: 8 accounting firms, 4 law firms and 1 corporate services provider. Romanian is offered by 11, English by 9 and French by 3, and 9 say they serve foreign clients. Real estate and energy are the industries named most often. Compare practices in Bucharest, read the country guide for company setup, or request one quote.

Firms offering residency and visa support in Romania

AxaCont

Accounting firm · Medium-sized firm

Timisoara

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +6 more

Languages: Romanian

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BPiON Romania

Accounting firm · Medium-sized firm

Bucharest

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +4 more

Languages: Romanian · English · Hungarian · Polish …

View profile of BPiON Romania

Frequently asked questions

Does registering a company give me a residence permit?

No. A company is a separate matter from your own right to stay. Non-EU owners usually need a separate permit application, and the right route depends on your role in the company.

Do EU citizens need a permit to run a Romanian company?

EU citizens can generally live and work in Romania under free movement rules, with a registration step for longer stays. A firm can tell you the current formalities.

Can the firm handle staff visas too?

Some can. Ask whether the service covers employees and family members, and whether work permits for staff are included or priced separately.

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General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules, rates and fees change: check them with the official sources linked on this page or with a qualified adviser before you act.