Raport Erste: IMM-urile din România, lideri la cifra de afaceri, dar blocate de taxe și legi

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Romania show the fastest revenue growth in Central and Eastern Europe, with nearly a quarter of their turnover from expanding companies. However, over 90% of Romanian firms cite legislative instability as a major issue, the highest in the region. Despite being the country with the most new businesses, Romania ranks low in value added per capita among SMEs. Fear of failure remains a significant barrier to entrepreneurship, with 49% of potential entrepreneurs feeling discouraged. The report highlights that while Romania has a high number of new companies, it struggles with employee growth and faces challenges such as complex regulations and high taxes.