The government fees for a Romanian ONJN Class II (B2B) license are fixed and do not depend on revenue: a one-off fee of €10,500, a license fee of €20,000 and a social responsibility contribution of €15,000. That makes €45,500 in the first year and €35,000 in each following year while the license is in force, or about €360,500 over its 10-year term. There is no file-analysis fee for Class II; that fee applies only to Class I. On top of state fees, budget for the local representative or Romanian company, translations and apostilles, technical certification of your software and professional fees.
- Year one government cost: €45,500 (€10,500 one-off + €20,000 license fee + €15,000 social responsibility contribution).
- From year two: €35,000 a year in government fees, fixed regardless of revenue.
- No €3,500 file-analysis fee for Class II; that fee is Class I only. A Class I online license fee is €300,000.
- Around the fees: Romanian representative or SRL, certified translations and apostilles, software certification, ANAF registration and professional support.
- Over the 10-year term, government fees total about €360,500; missing an annual payment puts the license at risk.
The Romanian Class II license is one of the few regulated B2B licenses in Europe with a fully predictable price. The fees are fixed in law, they do not scale with revenue, and there is no gaming tax for suppliers. This guide sets out every government fee, the costs that usually sit around them, and what the license costs over its full 10-year term.
The government fees
Class II fees are set under Government Emergency Ordinance (GEO) 77/2009 on gambling and paid to the Romanian state, not to ONJN as a service charge. There are three:
| Fee | Amount | When it is paid |
|---|---|---|
| One-off fee | €10,500 | Once, with the application |
| License fee | €20,000 | On grant, then every year the license is in force |
| Social responsibility contribution | €15,000 | On grant, then every year the license is in force |
Three things are worth knowing. The amounts are fixed and identical for a start-up studio and a global platform. There is no file-analysis fee for Class II; that fee belongs to Class I applications. And there is no gambling tax on a supplier's revenue: Romanian gambling taxes are paid by Class I operators.
Year one and every year after
| Period | Government fees | What makes up the total |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | €45,500 | €10,500 + €20,000 + €15,000 |
| Year 2 onward | €35,000 a year | €20,000 + €15,000 |
The annual fees keep the license alive. A missed or late payment is a compliance breach that ONJN can sanction, and the license is only as good as the payment record behind it. Build the annual dates into your finance calendar from day one; our Class II obligations guide sets out the full compliance calendar.
The 10-year total
A Class II license is granted for up to 10 years. Over a full term, government fees add up to about €360,500: the €10,500 one-off fee plus €35,000 for each of the ten years. Spread across a decade of access to one of the EU's most tightly enforced markets, that is a modest and fully plannable cost, and it does not grow as your Romanian revenue grows.
Costs around the fees
State fees are only part of the budget. Plan for these as well:
- Corporate presence: an EU/EEA or Swiss company needs an authorized representative in Romania and an address for service; a Romanian SRL needs incorporation, a registered office and local accounting.
- Documents: certified Romanian translations, apostilles and notarizations of corporate documents and personal records, typically €600–1,500 for a standard group structure.
- Tax registration: a Romanian tax identification number (CIF) from ANAF and access to its online filing system, needed even by foreign holders.
- Technical certification: games, RNGs and platform components supplied to Romanian operators are certified by an accredited testing laboratory; the cost depends on your portfolio and the laboratory.
- Professional support: preparing the file, dealing with ONJN questions and, after the grant, monthly reporting and change notifications.
- Intellectual property: registering your software (for example with ORDA, the Romanian copyright office) makes proof of ownership quick and clear.
iGaming Express delivers the complete Class II package, either route, for €75,000 all-in in year one, government fees included. See our Romania license guide for what is covered.
EU company or Romanian SRL: cost differences
The license and its fees are identical on both routes. The difference is everything around it:
- EU/EEA company with a representative: no new company, no Romanian corporate tax if no permanent establishment arises, and a recurring cost for representation, address for service and ANAF filings.
- Romanian SRL: incorporation, a local director or officers, accounting, Romanian VAT and corporate income tax on Romanian profits, but a fully local presence that some operators and banks prefer.
The right choice depends on where your profits and staff are; our conditions and procedure guide compares the two routes in detail.
How it compares with Class I
A Class I (operator) license sits in a different price range: the online license fee alone is €300,000, there is a file-analysis fee, every platform needs an annual operating authorization, and the operator pays gambling taxes on revenue. A Class II supplier pays none of those. The full comparison is in Class I vs Class II license in Romania.
Keeping costs under control
- Get the activities right first. The license lists the Class II activities you may perform; check which ones your business needs before filing, so you do not have to amend the license later. Our guide to what the Class II license covers explains the activities.
- File complete. An incomplete file restarts questions and adds weeks of professional time.
- Certify once, update carefully. Recertification is needed before material changes to certified software, so batch your releases for Romania.
- Automate reporting. The monthly report is due every month, even when nothing happened; a reliable process costs less than late filings.
For the full picture of the license, start with our Romania Class II complete guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the ONJN Class II license cost in 2026?
€45,500 in government fees in the first year: a €10,500 one-off fee, a €20,000 license fee and a €15,000 social responsibility contribution. From the second year the recurring fees are €35,000 a year.
Do Class II fees depend on revenue or gross gaming revenue?
No. Class II fees are fixed amounts. A supplier with €100,000 or €100 million of Romanian revenue pays the same government fees, which is one reason Romania is attractive for growing B2B providers.
Is there a file-analysis fee for a Class II application?
No. The file-analysis fee applies to Class I (operator) applications. Class II applicants pay the one-off fee, the license fee and the social responsibility contribution.
What other costs should I budget besides ONJN fees?
A Romanian authorized representative and address for service (for EU/EEA companies) or a Romanian SRL, certified translations and apostilles, ANAF tax registration, technical certification of games or platforms by an accredited laboratory, and professional fees for preparing the file and handling monthly reporting.
How much does a Class II license cost over 10 years?
About €360,500 in government fees: the €10,500 one-off fee plus €35,000 a year for ten years. Professional, certification and representation costs come on top.
Is Class II cheaper than a Class I license?
Much cheaper. A Class I online license carries a €300,000 license fee, a file-analysis fee, an annual operating authorization and gambling taxes on revenue. Class II has fixed fees only.
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