Understand the difference between a sediu social and punct de lucru in Romania, when each is needed, and how to choose the right registered business address, virtual office or coworking setup in Bucharest for your company.

Every company registered in Romania needs an official legal address, known as a sediu social. But if you also plan to work regularly from a physical location, receive clients or carry out operational activity there, you may also need a punct de lucru.

The two terms are often used interchangeably, but they serve different purposes.

Understanding the distinction from the beginning can help you choose the correct contract, avoid unnecessary administrative complications and make sure your physical setup matches the way your company actually operates.

What is a sediu social?

A sediu social is the company’s official registered address in Romania. It appears in company records and is used for legal, tax and administrative correspondence.

The company must have a valid legal right to use the selected address. According to the Romanian National Trade Register Office, this right may be supported by documents such as a lease, sublease, loan-for-use agreement or another legal instrument granting use of the premises.

A company does not necessarily need to conduct its daily activity at its registered office. For many remote, consulting or digitally operated businesses, the address primarily provides:

A registered business address is therefore particularly useful when a company does not yet need a permanent physical workspace. It provides an official place of commercial registration, a point for receiving correspondence and a clear separation between the founder’s private address and the company.

What is a punct de lucru?

A punct de lucru is a location where a company actually carries out its business activity — for example, where employees work regularly, clients are received, services are delivered, or the space functions as an active office, studio, showroom or other operational base.

It does not necessarily have to be at a different address from the sediu social. In some cases, the two can be registered at the same location. The key distinction is how the space is used: a sediu social can serve primarily as the company’s legal and administrative address, while a punct de lucru reflects actual physical operations.

The exact registration and authorisation requirements depend on the company’s activities and use of the premises, so the appropriate setup should always be confirmed with a legal or accounting adviser.

Sediu social or punct de lucru: which one do you need?

The easiest way to distinguish between the two is to ask:

Will the location mainly serve as your company’s official address, or will you actually operate from it?

If you only need an official Bucharest address for company registration, correspondence and formal documentation, a sediu social may be sufficient.

This is typically suitable when your company operates remotely, you work mainly from client locations, employees do not regularly work at the address and customers are not routinely received there.

If, however, you plan to work regularly from the location, establish a team there, receive clients or use it as an operational base, you may need a punct de lucru and a workspace agreement that supports that type of activity.

Why does choosing the right setup matter?

A registered office is not simply an address added to company documents. It forms part of the company’s legal and administrative infrastructure.

Before signing any agreement, it is worth confirming that the provider can legally host your company at the address, that the required documentation is clearly provided, and that responsibilities around official correspondence, contract renewal and notifications are properly defined.

Reliable correspondence handling is particularly important. Official documents and notifications from institutions such as ANAF may be sent to the company’s registered address, so it is important to know who receives them, how quickly you are notified and whether documents can be scanned or forwarded.

You should also check what happens when the contract expires. A company should not reach the end of its right-of-use period without having either renewed the agreement or arranged a new registered address.

In other words, choosing a provider only on price can overlook some of the most important practical aspects of the service that may ultimately affect your company’s operations, compliance and professional reputation.

Do you need only a business address or also a workspace?

The answer depends on what will actually happen at the location.

Choose a registered business address when you need:

At Supertree, the Business Address package starts from €50 per month plus VAT and includes the official registered address in Bucharest, mail scanning and email forwarding, a dedicated mailbox and concierge support.

For companies that also need a professional place to meet clients, the Virtual Office package adds five meeting-room hours per month, alongside access to Supertree’s curated business community, creating more opportunities to connect, collaborate and grow.

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Choose a coworking or desk agreement when you need:

Supertree offers hot desks, dedicated desks, semi-private Modullo work pods and private offices within the same business ecosystem. The current coworking portfolio ranges from flexible day passes and monthly dedicated workspace bundles to private team offices available under longer-term contracts.

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Start with what your company actually needs

A sediu social can be sufficient for a company that primarily needs a legal address and correspondence handling. A punct de lucru becomes relevant when the location is also part of the company’s day-to-day physical operations.

The right choice therefore depends less on company size and more on how the address will actually be used.

Not sure what fits your company best? Speak to our in-house consultants and find the right setup for your needs.