CAEN Code Rev. 3

31

Manufacture of furniture

EU NACE Equivalent: NACE Rev. 3 — 31

This division covers the manufacture of furniture and related articles of various materials, such as wood, metal, plastic or glass. If you produce furniture for home, office, hotel or outdoor, this code is the right one for your economic activity.

Entrepreneur Profile

This CAEN code 31 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on manufacture of furniture. 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 31 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.

The furniture industry in Romania has a long tradition and represents an important sector of the national economy. With a growing domestic market and significant exports to European Union countries, furniture manufacturing has become a competitive and dynamic field. In recent years, the digitalization of production processes and the use of sustainable materials have transformed the way entrepreneurs in this sector work. From small carpentry workshops to modern vertically integrated factories, diversity is great. Challenges include fluctuations in the prices of raw materials, such as wood and fittings, but also the need to constantly innovate in design and functionality. Moreover, specialized workforce is becoming increasingly difficult to find, and entrepreneurs are investing in new technologies to automate processes and increase efficiency. With a legislative framework supporting local production and access to European funds for modernization, the furniture sector remains an important pillar of the Romanian economy.

Included Activities

✅ Manufacture of furniture for offices, kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and outdoor
✅ Manufacture of mattresses and bed bases
✅ Finishing and ornamentation of furniture
✅ Restoration and reconditioning of old furniture
✅ Manufacture of components and parts for furniture

Excluded Activities

❌ Installation and assembly of furniture (if it is exclusively a service)
❌ Retail trade of furniture (direct sale)
❌ Interior design
❌ Manufacture of furniture of exclusive materials such as stone or metal without wood
❌ Repair of furniture if carried out in specialized repair workshops

Similar or Related CAEN Codes:

From the same category of economic activities:

View code CAEN 310 View code CAEN 3100

Întrebări Frecvente

What type of companies can use CAEN code 31?

Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "manufacture of furniture" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.

Are special permits required for CAEN 31?

The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 31. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.