701
Activities of headquarters, centralized administrative offices
This CAEN division 701 includes the activities carried out by the headquarters of companies, administrative offices or directorates that coordinate and manage subordinate units. In other words, it covers entities that do not directly produce goods or services but ensure strategic management, planning and control of an organization's operations.
Entrepreneur Profile
This CAEN code 701 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on activities of headquarters, centralized administrative offices. 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 701 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.
CAEN Division 701: Activities of Headquarters, Centralized Administrative Offices
CAEN Division 701, officially titled "Activities of headquarters, centralized administrative offices", is an essential macroeconomic category for understanding how large companies organize their management structure. In Romania, this division is relevant for firms that own multiple branches or work points and centralize strategic, financial and human resources functions at the headquarters level. From a macroeconomic perspective, this activity contributes to streamlining operations and increasing competitiveness by enabling unified coordination of decisions. The evolution of this niche is closely linked to the expansion of multinational companies and the development of retail chains, where central offices take over the full management of networks. Entrepreneurs operating in this sphere face challenges related to digitization of administrative processes, complex fiscal compliance and the need to maintain effective communication between the headquarters and territorial units. Although it does not produce tangible goods, this activity is vital for the cohesion and long-term strategy of any corporate group.
Included Activities
- ✅ Management and supervision of the operations of subordinate units or branches;
- ✅ Strategic planning and corporate decisions;
- ✅ Coordination of financial, human resources and marketing activities at a central level;
- ✅ Setting the company's general objectives and policies;
- ✅ Operation of headquarters, executive and administrative offices.
Excluded Activities
- ❌ Management consultancy activities provided for a fee (CAEN 702);
- ❌ Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy activities (CAEN 692);
- ❌ Secretarial and translation services (CAEN 821);
- ❌ Rental and leasing activities (CAEN 771-774);
- ❌ Fund management activities (CAEN 643, 649, etc.).
Similar or Related CAEN Codes:
From the same category of economic activities:
Întrebări Frecvente
What type of companies can use CAEN code 701?
Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "activities of headquarters, centralized administrative offices" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.
Are special permits required for CAEN 701?
The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 701. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.