2562
Manufacture of hardware articles
This code covers the manufacture of metal hardware articles, such as hinges, locks, handles, latches, bolts and other accessories for doors, windows, furniture or construction. Activities include metalworking (cutting, stamping, forging, welding) to produce finished or semi-finished components intended for both domestic consumers and industry. It is a suitable field for mechanical workshops or small factories supplying DIY stores, furniture manufacturers or construction companies.
Entrepreneur Profile
Acest cod este destinat producătorilor mici și mijlocii, atelierelor mecanice, SRL-urilor sau PFA-urilor care se ocupă cu prelucrarea metalelor și fabricarea de componente pentru construcții, mobilă sau uz casnic. Este potrivit pentru antreprenorii care doresc să producă articole de feronerie standard sau personalizate, fie pentru piața internă, fie pentru export.
Who should avoid:
Avoid the exclusive use of code 2562 if the main activity of your company shifts towards other commercial or related branches not specified in the official description. See the excluded activities section below.
Authorization procedure and aspects of the Trade Register for CAEN 2562
For the establishment of a company that will carry out the activity of manufacturing hardware articles (CAEN 2562), the standard procedure at the Trade Register (ONRC) involves submitting the registration application, the founding act and the affidavit under Law 359/2004 regarding the fulfillment of operating conditions. No mandatory prior approvals from special institutions are required, however, depending on the specifics of the production (for example, use of hazardous substances or processes with risk), additional documents may be requested during the subsequent inspection.
Specific authorizations and subsequent registrations
Although the ONRC does not require prior approvals for CAEN 2562, after registration you must obtain an environmental permit from the Local Environmental Protection Agency (APM), in accordance with Law 211/2011 on waste regime and Law 104/2011 on air quality. Manufacturing processes often involve heat treatments, galvanizing or painting, which generate emissions and chemical waste. Upon tax registration, the tax vector shall be completed at the Tax Authority (ANAF), and if operations with recyclable metal materials are carried out, registration according to Government Emergency Ordinance (OUG) 92/2021 on waste regime is required.
Regulatory framework, specific approvals and control institutions
The main regulatory framework for CAEN 2562 includes Law 211/2011 (waste), OUG 195/2005 on environmental protection, Government Decision (HG) 856/2002 (waste record) and Law 319/2006 on safety and health at work. The main control institutions are: the Territorial Labor Inspectorate (ITM) – for verifying equipment and working conditions; the National Environmental Guard – for compliance with emission and waste standards; and in the case of export of products outside the EU, the Romanian Customs Authority. Also, products intended for use in construction may require CE marking according to Regulation (EU) 305/2011, and the applicable notified body is the National Research and Development Institute in Construction (INCERC).
Health and fire safety approvals
If the production process involves releases of metal powders or flammable substances, the following are mandatory: the health operating permit from the Public Health Directorate (DSP), for noxious substances; and the fire safety permit from the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (ISU), under Law 307/2006. For large production spaces, a building/demolition permit from the local municipality is also required.
Tax management, ANAF audit risk and specific accounting
Companies operating under CAEN 2562 are subject to the standard tax regime according to the Fiscal Code: corporate income tax 16% (or micro-enterprise income tax if conditions are met), VAT at the standard rate of 19% for sales of hardware. The RO e-Factura system applies for transactions with public entities, and for B2B relationships, electronic invoicing has been mandatory since 2025.
Accounting costs and audit risks
Specific accounting includes inventory management of raw materials (steel, aluminum, alloys), calculation of production costs (materials, labor, machinery) and depreciation of machinery (casting, pressing, heat treatment). The risk of an ANAF audit is increased in the case of intra-Community trade of hardware articles, where the reverse charge VAT may apply (according to Article 331 of the Fiscal Code). It is recommended to verify the correct classification under tariff codes (e.g., 8302 – hardware for furniture and construction) to avoid VAT adjustments. Also, monthly or quarterly VAT returns must comply with threshold rules, and for deliveries outside the EU, the submission of customs declarations DAE and DAV is required. To minimize risk, separate tax records by CAEN codes (if the company also carries out related activities, such as CAEN 2599) is mandatory, and the preparation of the single declaration (form 212) for income from dependent/independent activities is essential.
Included Activities
- ✅ Manufacture of hinges and their parts
- ✅ Manufacture of locks and latches
- ✅ Manufacture of handles and knobs for doors and windows
- ✅ Manufacture of bolts and locking systems
- ✅ Manufacture of hardware articles for furniture
- ✅ Manufacture of metal accessories for construction (brackets, connecting plates)
- ✅ Manufacture of metal supports and brackets
- ✅ Manufacture of metal fasteners and fittings
- ✅ Manufacture of buckles and other hardware articles for belts and harnesses
- ✅ Manufacture of metal parts for blinds and shutters
Excluded Activities
- ❌ Manufacture of electronic locks (code 2790)
- ❌ Manufacture of hardware articles from plastic materials (code 2229)
- ❌ Manufacture of valves and taps (code 2814)
- ❌ Manufacture of hand tools (code 2573)
- ❌ Manufacture of hardware articles for boats (code 3011)
- ❌ Manufacture of hardware articles for vehicles (code 2932)
- ❌ Wholesale trade of hardware articles (code 4674)
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Întrebări Frecvente
What authorizations are required for the manufacture of hardware articles?
Generally, an environmental permit is required (if there are emissions or hazardous waste) and compliance with ISU fire safety rules. Also, for products intended for construction, CE marking may be necessary under Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011.
Can I produce custom-made hardware articles?
Yes, this code allows the manufacture of both standard and custom products, depending on the client's specifications. It is important to have clear contracts and comply with applicable quality standards.