BUCHAREST - Romania’s business landscape experienced robust growth in new company registrations during August 2025, though the market showed signs of consolidation as business exits slightly outpaced new entries, according to official registration data.

Record Registration Growth

The country recorded 11,435,. This surge marks one of the strongest year-over-year growth rates observed in recent years.

The growth was particularly pronounced among individual entrepreneurs, with PFA registrations jumping 177.64% to 3,415. Limited liability companies (SRLs) also showed strong momentum, increasing 97.95% to 7,613.

Regional Hotspots Emerge

Bucharest maintained its position as Romania’s primary business hub with 2,561, more than doubling its August 2024 figures with a 108.21% increase.

Several counties demonstrated explosive growth,. Timiș County followed with 193.65% growth, while Sibiu and Bacău counties both registered increases exceeding 180%.

Industry Dynamics Shift

The transportation and storage sector emerged as a dominant force with 15,677,.

Wholesale and retail trade maintained its traditional leadership position with 16,105, while professional, scientific, and technical activities (9,411 registrations) and construction (9,161 registrations) rounded out the top sectors.

Market Consolidation Underway

Despite the strong registration growth, the business ecosystem showed signs of consolidation. Total business exits reached 11,709,.

The churn rate stood at 102.4, indicating that for every 100 new businesses registered, approximately 102 businesses exited the market. This represents a significant increase in business exits compared to August 2024, with dissolutions rising 126.43% to 4,635.

Balanced Ecosystem Perspective

The business health ratio of 0.98 suggests a nearly balanced ecosystem, though the slight negative net growth indicates market consolidation rather than expansion. The trend data shows improvement from previous periods,.

The data reveals a dynamic Romanian business environment where entrepreneurial activity remains strong, particularly among individual entrepreneurs and in key urban centers. However, the increased business exits suggest market maturation and potential competitive pressures, particularly affecting established businesses that may be struggling to adapt to changing market conditions.

Note: Business registration data reflects new economic activity while lifecycle events track business closures and market exits, providing a comprehensive view of the business ecosystem’s health and dynamics.