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How to Conduct Due Diligence on a Romanian Company

A practical guide to checking a Romanian business before you sign a contract or invest, using public registers and official sources.

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How to Read a Romanian Utility Bill for Your Business

A practical guide to the charges, taxes and meter readings on commercial electricity, gas and water bills in Romania.

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How to Open a Branch Office in Romania: A Guide for Foreign Companies

A branch office lets foreign firms operate in Romania without forming a separate legal entity. Here's how the process works and what to consider.

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Choosing a Business Location in Romania: A Guide to Key Cities

From the capital's corporate scene to Cluj's tech ecosystem and Timișoara's manufacturing heritage, Romania offers distinct advantages for different industries. Here's what to consider when selecting a base for your company.

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How to Read a Romanian Balance Sheet: A Beginner's Guide

Understanding the layout and key line items of a Romanian balance sheet helps business owners track financial health and meet reporting obligations.

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How to Find a Business Partner in Romania: A Practical Guide

A practical guide to finding and vetting a business partner in Romania, from where to look to legal structures and cultural nuances.

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Understanding Romanian Employment Contracts: A Guide for Employers

Learn the key elements of Romanian individual employment contracts, from mandatory clauses to probation periods, to help you hire with confidence.

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How to Register a Trademark in Romania: A Practical Guide

Protect your brand in Romania with this straightforward walkthrough of the trademark registration process, from initial search to final certificate.

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How to Invoice Romanian Clients: A Guide to Valid Invoices

Learn the essential elements every invoice must include to be valid in Romania, from mandatory fields to VAT rules.

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How to Open a Restaurant in Romania: A Practical Guide to Licenses and Regulations

Planning to start a restaurant in Romania? This guide walks you through the key steps, from choosing a legal structure to obtaining the necessary permits and staying compliant.

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Buying Property in Romania as a Foreigner: A Step-by-Step Guide

From EU citizens to non-EU nationals, here is what you need to know about purchasing real estate in Romania, including reciprocity rules, legal steps and practical tips.

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Key Clauses in a Romanian Commercial Lease: A Tenant's Guide

Before signing a lease for commercial premises in Romania, understand the essential clauses that affect your obligations, costs and flexibility.

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Opening a Business Bank Account in Romania: A Step-by-Step Guide

From required documents to choosing the right account, here's what foreign entrepreneurs and local founders need to know about banking for a Romanian company.

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Setting Up an SRL in Romania: A Step-by-Step Guide

From choosing a name to registering with the trade registry, here’s what you need to know about forming a limited liability company in Romania.

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Over half of CEE companies hit by water risks, WWF–EY survey finds

More than half of companies in six Central and Eastern European countries have experienced water-related problems in the past five years, a WWF and EY survey finds.

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Romanian Entrepreneur's AI Company DruidAI Attracts Over $80 Million, Eyes Public Sector

Daniel Bălăceanu, co-founder of DruidAI, discusses the company's growth, its AI technology developed in Bucharest, and its potential for Romanian public services.

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Understanding the Romanian Working Week: Hours, Holidays and Rest

A practical guide to how the working week is organised in Romania, from standard hours and overtime to public holidays and annual leave, and what to check in your contract.

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How to Register a Freelance Activity in Romania: PFA Basics Explained

Thinking of working for yourself in Romania? Here is a plain-English look at the PFA, the most common legal form for freelancers, and what to think about before you start.