CAEN Code Rev. 3

293

Manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment for motor vehicles and engines

EU NACE Equivalent: NACE Rev. 3 — 293

This division includes the manufacture of parts, components and electrical and electronic systems intended for motor vehicles and their engines. In other words, if you produce any electrical or electronic part that is mounted on a car, from spark plugs and alternators to sensors and control units, your activity falls here.

Entrepreneur Profile

This CAEN code 293 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment for motor vehicles and engines. It is ideal for founders aiming to offer specialized services or products in this economic niche within the Romanian market.

Who should avoid:

Avoid the exclusive use of code 293 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.

Introduction to CAEN 293: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing for Motor Vehicles

The industry of manufacturing electrical and electronic equipment for motor vehicles, coded under CAEN 293, represents an essential component of the global automotive production chain and, implicitly, of the national economy. In Romania, this sector has seen remarkable development in recent decades, becoming a pillar of exports and foreign direct investments. According to statistical data, the production of auto parts, including electrical and electronic ones, contributes significantly to the GDP and provides hundreds of thousands of jobs, concentrating especially in the western and central regions of the country. The evolution of this niche is closely linked to global trends in the automotive industry, such as vehicle electrification, digitalization, and increasingly strict requirements for energy efficiency and safety. Thus, local producers continuously adapt by investing in cutting-edge technologies, automation, and research & development. Major challenges for entrepreneurs in this field include rising raw material and energy costs, shortage of skilled labor, fluctuations in global demand, and competitive pressure from large international producers for rapid innovation. However, Romania's strategic positioning within European value chains offers concrete growth opportunities, especially in the segment of components for electric and hybrid vehicles, where demand is continuously expanding.

Included Activities

✅ Manufacture of ignition apparatus
✅ Manufacture of ignition magnets
✅ Manufacture of dynamos
✅ Manufacture of alternators
✅ Manufacture of spark plugs
✅ Manufacture of heating resistors
✅ Manufacture of current distributors
✅ Manufacture of induction coils
✅ Manufacture of electric motors for motor vehicles
✅ Manufacture of voltage regulators
✅ Manufacture of current converters
✅ Manufacture of battery chargers
✅ Manufacture of electrical systems and components for hybrid and electric vehicles
✅ Manufacture of electrical cables and wires for motor vehicles
✅ Manufacture of dashboard instruments and electronic devices
✅ Manufacture of electronic sensors and actuators
✅ Manufacture of electronic control units (ECUs)

Excluded Activities

❌ Manufacture of electric batteries and accumulators
❌ Manufacture of lighting bodies for motor vehicles
❌ Manufacture of connecting devices and switches
❌ Manufacture of electric motors for purposes other than motor vehicles

Similar or Related CAEN Codes:

From the same category of economic activities:

View code CAEN 29 View code CAEN 291 View code CAEN 2910 View code CAEN 292 View code CAEN 2920 View code CAEN 2931

Întrebări Frecvente

What type of companies can use CAEN code 293?

Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment for motor vehicles and engines" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.

Are special permits required for CAEN 293?

The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 293. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.