Guides
Romanian accounting, explained for international founders.
Everything you keep googling about running a Romanian company — VAT, e-Factura, SPV, SAF-T, dividends, payroll — answered in plain English and verified against official sources at each review date.
Accounting in Romania: the complete guide for foreign founders
How Romanian accounting works for foreign-owned companies: statutory obligations, monthly filings, what an accountant does, and what it costs.
Read the guideHow much does an accountant cost in Romania? (2026 prices)
Real 2026 price ranges for Romanian accounting: local market rates, English-speaking service rates, and what drives the price up or down.
Read the guideRomanian SRL accounting requirements: what the law expects from your company
Every accounting and tax obligation of a Romanian SRL: bookkeeping, declarations, e-Factura, annual statements and deadlines — explained in plain English.
Read the guideVAT in Romania: rates, registration and returns explained
Romanian VAT for business owners: the 21% standard rate, the single 11% reduced rate, the 395,000 RON registration threshold, VIES, and how returns work.
Read the guideRomanian e-Factura: the foreign founder's guide to mandatory e-invoicing
What e-Factura is, who must use it, how invoices flow through ANAF's system, and what your accountant handles for you.
Read the guideWhat is SPV? Romania's online tax portal explained
SPV (Spațiul Privat Virtual) is ANAF's private virtual space — how access works, why your company needs it, and who should hold the keys.
Read the guideSAF-T in Romania (D406): what it is and who must file
Romania's SAF-T standard audit file: what declaration D406 contains, filing frequency, grace periods and what it means for your bookkeeping.
Read the guideDividends from a Romanian company: tax, timing and process
How to legally take profit out of a Romanian SRL: dividend tax, health contribution thresholds, interim dividends and rules for foreign shareholders.
Read the guidePayroll in Romania: employer costs and obligations explained
What employing someone in Romania really costs: social contributions, income tax, REVISAL registration, and monthly payroll obligations.
Read the guideHow to change your accountant in Romania (without breaking anything)
The clean handover process: what to request from your old accountant, opening balances, SPV access, and how to avoid gaps in filings.
Read the guideForeign shareholders in Romanian companies: accounting and tax basics
Owning a Romanian SRL from abroad: dividend withholding, double-tax treaties, shareholder loans, and the documents your accountant needs.
Read the guideMonthly accounting checklist for Romanian companies
What to send your Romanian accountant every month, by when, and what happens on their side — a practical checklist for founders.
Read the guide