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Romanian Business Registrations Show Strong Growth in June 2025 Despite Elevated Exit Rates

BUCHAREST - Romania’s business landscape demonstrated robust growth in June 2025, with company registrations surging 22.8% compared to the same period last year, according to official registration data. However, the positive registration figures were tempered by elevated business exit rates, creating a mixed picture of the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Registration Momentum Continues

June 2025 saw 11,765, marking a significant increase from the 9,583. This represents the strongest June performance since the pandemic period, when business formation patterns were disrupted by lockdown measures.

Romanian Business Registrations Surge 22.8% in June 2025, Led by PFA Boom and Transport Sector Growth

BUCHAREST - Romania’s business registration landscape showed robust growth in June 2025, with new company formations increasing by 22.8% compared to the same month last year, according to official business registration data.

The country recorded 11,765, up from 9,583. This represents the strongest June performance in recent years and continues an upward trend in entrepreneurial activity.

Individual Entrepreneurs Drive Growth

The most dramatic growth came from individual entrepreneurs (PFA), which surged 76.7% year-over-year to 3,676. This substantial increase suggests growing confidence among individual professionals and small business operators in the Romanian market.

Romanian Business Sector Trends: Logistics Boom, Hospitality Struggles in June 2025

BUCHAREST - Romania’s business registration landscape in June 2025 reveals a tale of two economies: a booming logistics and transportation sector driving growth,, but this growth masks significant sectoral shifts that are reshaping the country’s economic fabric.

Transportation & Logistics: The Unstoppable Engine

The standout performer in June was the transportation and storage sector,. With 11,855 new registrations, this sector nearly matched wholesale and retail trade (11,942 registrations) for the top spot in overall volume.