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Romania Closes the “Debtor SRL Sale” Loophole: Every Share Transfer Now Faces ANAF

March 11, 2026

If you buy Romanian companies—especially “operating SRLs” used in iGaming—the biggest trap isn’t only hidden liabilities. It’s the fast share transfer that historically let debt-loaded entities change hands while the state played catch-up. Romania tried to stop that in late 2025 with a new “opposability” mechanism in Law 239/2025. However, the market immediately found ways to route around the trigger. So, on 9 March 2026, … Continue

Romania’s Class II Affiliate License: The €35,000/Year “Serious Operator” Filter

February 26, 2026

Romania doesn’t treat affiliates like “just marketing.” It treats them like a regulated link in the gambling supply chain. ONJN’s Class II licence for affiliates comes with a hard reality: €20,000/year licence tax plus €15,000/year responsible gambling contribution—and the clock starts ticking fast after approval. If you prepare the dossier correctly and pre-plan the payments, you can lock in 10 years of licence validity and … Continue

2025 Self-Exclusion Breaches in Romania: Legal Risks and ONJN Enforcement

October 9, 2025

Operators in Romania are facing a sharp rise in regulatory enforcement. ONJN has begun issuing maximum fines—up to 100,000 RON—for allowing self-excluded individuals access to gambling. This isn’t just a local compliance issue. It’s about reputation, licensing integrity, and operational risk across all verticals. Operators must align internal procedures, staff training, and database checks with ONJN’s exclusion protocols—immediately. Key Takeaways for Operators: We can help … Continue

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