The number of firms established in the first six months of 2021 is 62% higher than the level reported in the corresponding period of 2020. Of the total number of companies founded in January-June 2021, one in five was set up in the sector of trade, namely, over 16,400 new companies, being followed by agriculture, with more than 10,000 new companies, and constructions, with slightly more than 9,000 new firms.
Most companies were set up in capital Bucharest (around 12,000 firms), Cluj County (almost 4,500 firms), Timis and Ilfov Counties, each with 3,600 firms.
In 2020, the number of newly established companies got close to 110,000.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)