To open a coffee shop in Romania, secure your license by registering at ONRC, choosing the right CAEN: 5630 for beverages and prepacked snacks, or 5610 if you prepare food on-site; this drives all downstream permits. Obtain the Primăria autorizație de funcționare and orar de funcționare, then sanitary approvals: DSP (Public Health) and DSVSA (Sanitary‑Veterinary) based on layout, HACCP, pest control contract, employee medical checks (carnet de sănătate), potable water certificate, and separate hand‑wash sinks. If you cook or bake, add ventilation proof and a grease trap. Prepare an ISU fire safety scenario; authorization is mandatory when area/occupancy thresholds or building changes apply—install extinguishers, signage, and emergency lighting. File for environmental notice if required by the local APM; terraces need a public domain occupancy permit. Fiscalize a cash register with ANAF, enable POS under GEO 193/2002, and keep supplier traceability; E‑Factura applies to B2B invoices. For music, license UCMR‑ADA, UPFR, and CREDIDAM. Typical documents: company cert, lease/ownership, cadastral plan, utilities contracts, site plan, menu/flows, waste contract. Plan for 30–60 days; ONRC takes 3–5 days, local permits 10–30. Key pass/fail criteria: clean/dirty flow separation, washable surfaces, staff hygiene training, noise limits, and correct CAEN. Include signage permit for exterior branding requirements.
