The number of newly established companies running on foreign capital in Romania increased in January 2024 by 0.4%, compared to the same period in 2023, to 481 units, according to data centralized by the National Trade Register Office (ONRC).The 481 new companies had a total subscribed share capital of USD 2.958 million, up 28.1% from the subscribed capital of companies registered in January 2023, of USD 2.309 million.By fields of activity, most registrations were in wholesale and retail trade, auto and motorcycle repair (25.99% of the total), professional, administrative, scientific and technical activities (19.13% of the total) and transportation, warehousing and communications (16.42%).At the end of January 2024, there were 251,707 companies in Romania running on foreign capital. The value of subscribed capital stood at almost USD 70.092 billion.The highest number of companies running on foreign capital had investors from Italy, namely 52,818 (subscribed capital of USD 3.346 billion), but the highest value of share capital belonged to Dutch companies, namely USD 13.019 billion, in 6,098 companies.
On October 30, 2025, Envisia will host the 3rd edition of the Future of Boards Gala. The event brings together board members, executives, and governance ecosystem partners for an evening dedicated to recognizing responsible leadership, corporate governance, and high-performing boards. The six award categories celebrate individuals and boards who, through courageous decisions and integrity, create […]
The European real estate debt market is showing clear signs of recovery, supported by stabilized interest rates, competitive lending, and renewed investor confidence. According to AEW’s latest research, the credit financing gap across Europe is narrowing, with improved lending conditions helping to ease refinancing pressures that have weighed on the sector in recent years. Between […]
French retail chain Carrefour may want to sell its stores in Romania and exit the market, according to the French publication L’Informe. Moreover, it would also like to get rid of its operations in Poland and Argentina, according to the same source. So far, Carrefour has reportedly only analyzed a possible exit from the local […]
Romanians are not looking forward to Black Friday with more enthusiasm than last year, according to a recent survey. The main reasons are economic instability and the decline in purchasing power. Around 22% of Romanians say they will not buy anything on Black Friday 2025, and only 15% of Romanians plan to spend more compared […]
Cristina Ghițulică, a faculty member at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies (Politehnica Bucharest), was elected as the first woman president of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, or ENQA. Ghițulică is the director general of the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. She was elected to head ENQA […]
The Bucharest National Opera and the Kinetobebe Association announced “The Dance of Velvet Steps,” a premiere performance for the audience with special needs, on Sunday, November 16. The show consists of a ballet performance adapted and made accessible for children and adults with disabilities. The performance is primarily addressed to children and adults with special […]
