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Corporate · ChecklistBuying a Company in Romania: Legal ChecklistBuying a Romanian company usually takes five steps: choose the structure, run due diligence, identify the clearances, negotiate the share purchase agreement, then close and register the transfer.Read the guide →Land · GuideBuying Agricultural Land in RomaniaAgricultural land outside built-up areas in Romania is sold under Law 17/2014.Read the guide →Real estate · GuideRomanian Real Estate Transactions: Key Legal RisksThe biggest legal risks in Romanian real estate deals are title defects, restitution history, a mismatch between the land book and the site, zoning that does not allow the planned use, and permits that do not cover what was built.Read the guide →Energy · GuideFinancing Renewable Energy Projects in RomaniaLenders finance Romanian renewable projects on the strength of their rights and contracts, not their megawatts.Read the guide →Energy · ChecklistAcquiring Solar and Wind Projects: Due DiligenceThe risks in a Romanian solar or wind acquisition depend on the project stage.Read the guide →Energy · GuideOil & Gas Investment in Romania: Legal ConsiderationsOil and gas rights in Romania are granted through petroleum agreements with ANRM, approved by government decision.Read the guide →Gambling · GuideEntering the Romanian Gambling MarketTo offer gambling in Romania you need an ONJN Class 1 license and an operating authorization; to supply licensed operators you need a Class 2 license.Read the guide →Finance · GuideSecurity Interests in Romanian FinanceRomanian law gives lenders two main tools: the real estate mortgage, made by notarial deed and registered in the land book, and the movable mortgage, registered in AEGRM.Read the guide →FDI · GuideForeign Investment Screening in RomaniaRomania screens foreign direct investments under GEO 46/2022.Read the guide →Projects · GuideDeveloping Projects in Romania: Land, Permits & ContractsDeveloping a project in Romania follows a fixed chain: secure the site, obtain an urbanism certificate, change the zoning if needed, complete the environmental procedure, obtain the building permit, build under a solid construction contract and complete reception of works.Read the guide →
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