All licensing, supervision, and enforcement is managed by the Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN) — Romania’s National Gambling Office. ONJN issues licenses, sets technical and operational standards, conducts ongoing compliance monitoring, and has authority to suspend or revoke authorizations for non-compliance. The legal and technical framework was formally consolidated in 2015–2016 and has been progressively refined through legislative updates including GEO 82/2023 and various ONJN orders through 2025.

An important nuance in Romanian law: Class 2 licenses are granted for generic B2B activity categories (such as “production and distribution of gambling software” or “provision of hosting facilities”) rather than for specific products or game titles. This means a supplier’s entire category of services is covered under one license, but any new activity category may require a separate authorization. Romanian Class 1 operators are expected — and in practice required — to work exclusively with B2B partners holding a valid Class 2 license, making this authorization a commercial prerequisite for entering the Romanian supply chain.

Companies we have helped obtain Romania Class 2 (B2B) licenses

The following iGaming suppliers secured their ONJN Class 2 authorisation with our assistance. All hold active licenses and supply content or services to Romanian-licensed Class 1 operators.

Who Needs a Romania Class 2 B2B Gambling License?

Any entity supplying products, platforms, or services to a Romanian-licensed Class 1 operator must hold a valid Class 2 license — regardless of where that supplier is incorporated or based.

Regulatory and Legislative Framework

Romania’s gambling sector is governed by one of the most comprehensive regulatory frameworks in Central and Eastern Europe. The primary legislation applicable to Class 2 (B2B) license holders is listed below.

Legislation	Relevance to Class 2 (B2B) Holders
GEO no. 77/2009 (primary gambling law, as amended)	Establishes licensing categories (Class 1–4), defines ONJN’s authority and enforcement powers, governs online and land-based gambling, sets licensing conditions, and outlines penalties for non-compliance.
GD no. 111/2016 (methodological norms)	Detailed technical, financial, and operational requirements for each license class. The primary operational rulebook for Class 2 applications and the standard ONJN audit checklist.
GEO 82/2023 (latest major amendment)	Most recent substantive amendment to GEO 77/2009. Strengthened transparency, responsible gambling obligations, and B2B compliance requirements. Further updated by 2025–2026 ONJN orders.
ONJN President’s Orders (incl. Order 47/2016 + amendments)	Secondary regulations and operational guidelines updated periodically. Govern B2B licensing procedures, official forms, documentation requirements, source-code registration rules, and audit processes.
Law no. 129/2019 (AML/CFT — AMLD V implementation)	Requires gambling operators and B2B suppliers to maintain AML risk assessments, designate a Compliance Officer, conduct KYB due diligence on clients, and file suspicious transaction reports with ONPCSB.
GDPR (Reg. 2016/679) (directly applicable EU law)	Governs data storage, retention, transfer, and breach notification for licensed B2B providers processing personal data of Romanian players or operators. Requires a GDPR-compliant privacy framework.
Fiscal Code (Law 227/2015)	Establishes corporate tax (16%), VAT (21%), and withholding tax rules applicable to licensed B2B providers operating in or supplying to the Romanian market.
Law 506/2004 (Electronic Communications & Privacy)	Applies to digital data processing, cookie consent, and electronic privacy requirements — particularly relevant to affiliates, tracking platforms, and CRM providers.

Romania Class 2 License Fees & Costs

All fees are denominated in EUR and are subject to ONJN confirmation at the time of application. The figures below reflect the standard fee structure for B2B software and service providers.

From Kickoff to License: 45–60 Days

The process is structured and predictable when the documentation package is complete. Below is a realistic timeline based on standard ONJN processing. Obtaining a Romanian Class 2 (B2B) gambling license is a structured but documentation-intensive process managed by ONJN. Here is how we guide clients through every stage.

Complete Document Checklist for Romania Class 2 (B2B) License

Preparing a complete and compliant documentation package is the single most important factor in obtaining your license efficiently. ONJN requires every applicant to demonstrate corporate transparency, financial stability, technical readiness, and regulatory compliance.

1. Corporate Documentation

These documents show that your company is legally established and properly structured:

• Certificate of Incorporation or official Registration Extract
• Articles of Association / Company Statutes (current version)
• Full Shareholder Register with ownership percentages and UBO chain
• Director Register with full names, nationality, and appointment dates
• Company Resolution authorizing the ONJN Class 2 application
• Corporate structure chart showing ownership hierarchy

2. KYC & Background Checks

• Passport or national ID copies for all shareholders (≥ 10% ownership) and directors
• Proof of residential address (utility bill or bank statement, max. 3 months old)
• Police clearance / criminal record certificate from country of residence
• Short professional CV or biography for all key personnel
• Declaration of no conflicts of interest or prior regulatory sanctions

3. Financial Statements & Business Viability

To prove financial stability, ONJN usually requests:

• Audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal year
• Management accounts or interim financials (for newly incorporated companies)
• Evidence of paid-up share capital and sufficient operating funds
• 12-month forward financial forecast / business budget
• Group consolidated accounts (where the applicant is part of a corporate group)

4. Business Plan & Market Model

• Detailed description of services to be licensed (e.g., platform, software, hosting, aggregation)
• Identified Romanian Class 1 operator clients or target partnerships
• Revenue model and commercial pricing framework
• Staffing plan and subcontractor / third-party dependency overview
• Compliance roadmap and technical integration plan

5. Technical Documentation & Security

ONJN reviews your technical setup to verify system integrity and security. Your file should include:

• System architecture diagram showing full data flow and component relationships
• Server and database specifications including backup, failover, and disaster recovery
• Encryption protocols and data security measures
• Access control, user permission, and authentication policies
• Version control and change management procedures
• Uptime SLA and incident response framework

6. Source Code Registration Plan

• Description of all software modules and systems subject to registration
• Versioning documentation: build logs, checksum values, release notes
• One-year mandatory storage and formal destruction plan
• Source-code registration certificates (if previously obtained in another jurisdiction)

7. AML/CFT & Responsible Gaming Documentation

• AML/CFT Policy Manual covering client onboarding, transaction monitoring, and STR procedures
• Enterprise-wide risk assessment report (updated within the last 12 months)
• Responsible Gambling (RG) Policy and player protection procedures
• KYB templates for verifying operator clients
• Name, qualifications, and appointment letter for the Compliance Officer
• Staff AML/RG training records and training schedule

8. Data Protection & Business Continuity

• GDPR and Romanian data privacy compliance statement
• Record of Processing Activities (ROPA)
• System backup and disaster recovery plan (tested within 12 months)
• Data breach incident response protocol
• Confirmation of data storage within EEA or equivalent-protection jurisdiction

9. Technical Certification Reports

• RNG testing and certification from an accredited lab (GLI, BMM, SIQ, Quinel, or equivalent)
• Platform compliance and integration test reports
• Game fairness certification certificates (if supplying game content)
• Accreditation documentation for the testing laboratory used

10. Local Representation & Official Forms

• Romanian registered office address (physical or virtual office)
• Contact details for local compliance representative or liaison
• Power of Attorney (PoA) authorizing the consulting firm to represent the applicant before ONJN
• All official ONJN application forms (completed, signed, and translated as required)
• Declarations of accuracy and authenticity for all submitted materials

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Ongoing Compliance, Audits & License Renewal

The Class 2 license is valid for up to 10 years — but maintaining it requires continuous compliance with Romanian law. ONJN actively monitors licensees and has authority to suspend or revoke authorizations for non-compliance.

Romania B2B Gambling License — FAQs