The ONJN Class II license is Romania's B2B gambling license. Issued by the National Gambling Office (ONJN) under GEO 77/2009 and GD 111/2016, it authorizes a company to perform the supplier activities listed in the law for licensed Class I operators: producing games and gambling software, distributing content and running platforms, live casino streaming, payment processing, testing and certification, and affiliate marketing. It does not allow taking bets from players. Any business whose products or services reach Romanian Class I operators through one of those activities needs it; Romanian operators may only work with licensed Class II suppliers. It is valid for up to 10 years and needs no separate operating authorization.
- Class II is the supplier (B2B) license; Class I is the operator (B2C) license that takes bets from players.
- Covered activities: producers (studios, RNG, game logic), distributors and platforms (RGS, aggregation, PAM), live casino studios, payment processing, testing laboratories and affiliates.
- You need it if one of those activities reaches Romanian Class I operators, even without any contact with players.
- General IT, legal, accounting or advertising services that are not a listed activity do not need it.
- Valid up to 10 years, issued per activity, no operating authorization; EU, EEA and Swiss companies can hold it directly with a Romanian representative.
Romania regulates the whole gambling supply chain, not only the operators that take bets. The Class II license is how it does that: every company that supplies a licensed Romanian operator with a regulated B2B activity, from slot studios to payment processors and affiliates, must hold one. This guide explains what the license is, which activities it covers, who needs it and who does not.
What the Class II license is
The Class II license (licența de clasa a II-a) is Romania's B2B gambling license. It authorizes a company to perform specified supplier activities for operators that hold a Romanian Class I license. It does not authorize offering gambling to players: the Class I operator remains responsible for everything player-facing, from player accounts to payouts.
The license is issued per activity. It lists exactly what the holder may do, for example "producer" or "payment processing", rather than individual games or platform versions. Once granted, it needs no separate operating authorization: the license itself allows the listed activities, for up to 10 years.
Legal basis and regulator
- Government Emergency Ordinance (GEO) 77/2009 on gambling, the primary law, as amended, most recently by GEO 82/2023 and GEO 7/2026;
- Government Decision (GD) 111/2016, the implementing rules;
- ONJN orders on technical and procedural requirements, including the self-exclusion registry under Order 79/2025.
The regulator is the National Gambling Office (Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc, ONJN), under the Ministry of Finance. ONJN grants, suspends and revokes licenses, keeps the public register of licensees and the blacklist of unlicensed operators, and enforces the supply-chain rules.
The activities it covers
| Activity | Typical businesses |
|---|---|
| Producer | Game studios and developers of slots, table games, RNGs and game logic |
| Distributor and platform | Remote game servers (RGS), aggregators, casino and sportsbook platforms, player account management (PAM) systems |
| Live casino | Studios streaming live dealer games to operators |
| Payment processing | Payment service providers, gateways and e-wallets handling deposits and withdrawals for licensed operators |
| Testing and certification | Laboratories that test and certify gambling systems and games |
| Affiliate and marketing | Affiliates and marketing partners paid commission or fees by Class I operators |
A business that performs more than one activity needs each one licensed. An aggregator that also builds its own games, for example, holds both the distributor and the producer activity. Defining the activities correctly before filing saves amendments later; our conditions and procedure guide explains how the file covers each activity.
Who needs it
The test is simple: does one of the activities above reach a Romanian Class I operator? If yes, you need a Class II license for that activity, even if you never deal with a player and even if the operator contracts with you through an intermediary. The obligation works in both directions: Romanian operators may only use licensed Class II suppliers, and a Class II supplier may not serve operators that target Romania without a license.
- A slot studio whose games are offered by Romanian operators: producer.
- An aggregator connecting studios to Romanian operators: distributor.
- A payment provider processing deposits for a Romanian operator: payment processing.
- An affiliate earning revenue share from a Romanian operator: affiliate.
Who does not need it
- Providers of general services that are not a listed activity: generic IT and software tools, cloud capacity not dedicated to the gambling system, legal, accounting and tax services.
- Companies whose products and services never reach the Romanian market. They may still choose a Class II license as an EU B2B license that operators, banks and payment providers recognize.
- Operators that take bets themselves: they need a Class I license and an operating authorization instead.
Hosting and infrastructure sit on the line: managed hosting of the gambling platform itself is usually part of the platform activity, while generic cloud capacity is not. Assess it case by case.
Class II compared with Class I
| Class I (B2C) | Class II (B2B) | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Operators offering gambling to players in Romania | Suppliers performing a Class II activity for those operators |
| Who can hold it | Romanian company, or EU/EEA company with a Romanian permanent establishment | Romanian company, or EU, EEA or Swiss company directly with a Romanian representative |
| After the license | Annual operating authorization per platform | None |
| Government fees | License fee of €300,000 online, plus authorization and gambling taxes | €10,500 one-off, then €35,000 a year |
| Validity | 10 years | Up to 10 years |
The full comparison is in Class I vs Class II license in Romania.
Key features
- Validity: up to 10 years, kept alive by annual fees and compliance.
- Fixed fees: €45,500 in year one and €35,000 a year after, regardless of revenue; see how much the Class II license costs.
- Timeline: typically 8–12 weeks from instruction to license.
- Obligations: monthly reports by the 10th, change notifications, software recertification and AML; see Class II obligations.
- Eligibility: no Romanian company needed for EU, EEA and Swiss suppliers.
Why suppliers get it
For suppliers already serving Romanian operators, the license is a legal requirement. For many others it is a commercial choice: an EU-issued B2B license with transparent rules and fixed costs reassures operators running supplier due diligence, and makes onboarding with banks and payment providers easier. Holding it does not by itself authorize supplying other regulated markets, which have their own supplier rules, compared in our guide to B2B iGaming licensing in the EU.
Ready to apply? Start with the Romania Class II complete guide or our Romania license page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ONJN Class II license?
The Romanian license for B2B gambling suppliers. It allows a company to perform the Class II activities listed in GEO 77/2009, such as producing games, running platforms, processing payments, testing or affiliate marketing, for licensed Romanian operators. It does not allow offering gambling to players.
Who needs a Class II license in Romania?
Game studios, platform and aggregation providers, live casino studios, payment processors, testing laboratories and affiliates whose products or services reach Romanian Class I operators. Romanian operators may only use licensed Class II suppliers.
Do affiliates need a Class II license in Romania?
Yes. Affiliates and marketing partners earning commission or fees from Romanian Class I operators need a Class II license for the affiliate activity.
Does a game aggregator need a Class II license?
Yes, as a distributor. If it also develops its own games, the producer activity is added. The license lists each activity the holder performs.
Who does not need a Class II license?
Providers of general services that are not a listed Class II activity, such as generic IT, cloud capacity not dedicated to the gambling system, legal or accounting services, and companies whose products never reach the Romanian market.
What is the difference between Class I and Class II?
Class I licenses operators that offer gambling to players in Romania and is followed by an annual operating authorization. Class II licenses the suppliers of those operators and needs no operating authorization.
How long is a Class II license valid?
Up to 10 years, as long as the annual fees are paid and the holder meets its reporting and compliance obligations.
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