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Secretarial and support service activities
This macroeconomic category groups support activities that help businesses operate efficiently: from secretarial and courier services to security, cleaning, and event organization. If you offer administrative or maintenance services to other companies, this is your field.
Entrepreneur Profile
This CAEN code 82 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on secretarial and support service activities. 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 82 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.
Support Services Industry in Romania
The support services industry in Romania has experienced significant growth over the last decade, driven by the outsourcing of administrative functions by companies. CAEN Division 82, which includes secretarial activities, security, cleaning, courier services, and event organization, plays an essential role in the economic ecosystem, allowing other sectors to focus on their core competencies. Although often invisible to the general public, this branch contributes substantially to the national GDP and provides jobs for hundreds of thousands of Romanians, from call-center operators to facility managers.
Macro-economically, the sector is characterized by relatively low margins but high volumes, making operational efficiency and digitization critical success factors. Entrepreneurs operating here face challenges related to high personnel turnover, rising labor costs, and the need to invest in technologies that automate repetitive tasks. Competition is also fierce, especially in the cleaning and security segments, where differentiation is often made only by price.
Despite these difficulties, the outlook remains optimistic. The shift to the digital economy, with an emphasis on remote work and the need for physical cybersecurity, opens up new niches such as smart courier services or drone perimeter security. To thrive, entrepreneurs in this field must embrace innovation and offer integrated solutions, not just basic services, building long-term relationships with clients through transparency and reliability.
Included Activities
- ✅ Secretarial and office activities,
- ✅ Telephone call centers,
- ✅ Courier and messenger services,
- ✅ Organization of exhibitions and fairs,
- ✅ Security and guarding services,
- ✅ Cleaning and maintenance services,
- ✅ Packaging activities,
- ✅ Legal and fiscal secretarial services
Excluded Activities
- ❌ Industrial production and construction,
- ❌ Financial and insurance activities,
- ❌ Medical and education services,
- ❌ IT and telecommunications activities,
- ❌ Retail and wholesale trade,
- ❌ Specialized transport and logistics
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Întrebări Frecvente
What type of companies can use CAEN code 82?
Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "secretarial and support service activities" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.
Are special permits required for CAEN 82?
The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 82. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.