Appointments are necessary and should be scheduled 2 to 3 weeks in advance, preferably by letter.
It is often difficult to schedule meetings in July and August, which is a common vacation time.
Businesspeople are often unavailable during the two weeks before and after Christmas and the week before and after Easter.
Arrive on time and be prepared to wait.
Punctuality is common in entrepreneurial companies or those that frequently do business in the international arena.
When dealing with state-run companies, you will most likely be kept waiting.
Meetings are generally formal and follow old-world rules of courtesy.
Wait to be told where to sit. There is often a strict protocol to be followed.
Do not remove your suit jacket without permission or until the most senior ranking Romanian does.
Expect to spend time getting to know people, before delving into the business purpose of your visit.
Presentations should be factual and easy to understand.
Include facts and figures to back up your conclusions.
Avoid hyperbole or making exaggerated claims.

Business is hierarchical. Decision-making power is held at the top of the company.
Most decisions require several layers of approval. At times it may appear that no one wants to accept responsibility for making the decision.
It may take several visits to accomplish a simple task.
Romanians can be tough negotiators.
Romanians are concerned about being taken advantage of, by foreigners.
Hire your own interpreters for meetings and negotiations.
Base sales on confirmed, irrevocable letters of credit. Use local banks that are correspondents of western banks.
Romanians have a tendency to tell others, what they think they want to hear.
Avoid confrontational behaviour or high-pressure sales tactics.
Decisions are easily reversed.
Use an indirect negotiating style. Being too direct is viewed as poor manners.
Contracts function as statements of intent. It is expected that if circumstances change, the contract will accommodate the revised conditions.
Do not change members of a negotiating team before a decision is reached or the relationship-building process will have to begin anew.

Romania’s history dates back to the Stone Age, as the territory was famous for its rich soil and ore.

Romanians were the descendants of the two antic tribes: Getae Dacians and Romans. In ancient times the territory of Romania was known as DACIAN kingdom.

Between the two World Wars the parliamentary Romania was transformed into the fascist dictatorship and entered the World War II by the side of the Germans. On 30^th of December 1947 the newly elected Communist Party abolished the monarchy and proclaimed the People’s Republic of Romania. In 1989 the Romanian Revolution crushed the dictatorial communist rule.

Monday - Thursday: 8.00am – 4.00pm.

Friday: 8.00am – 1.00pm.

Monday - Friday: 7.00am – 8.00pm.

Saturday: 8.00am – 1.00pm.

Legally permitted opening hours:

Monday - Friday: 7.00am – 7.00pm.

Saturday: 7.00am – 2.00pm.