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EU · Clearance / reporting
B2B (sole valid channel) since 1 Jul 2024 and B2C since 1 Jan 2025 via RO e-Factura; from 1 Jun 2026 CNP-identified natural-person suppliers, special-regime farmers and foreign cultural institutes are exempt (Law 88/2026).
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Applies to
B2B, B2G, B2C
July 1, 2024
Next phase deadline
Sole B2B channel since 1 Jul 2024
Two questions. The fixed-establishment rule is where most foreign businesses get it wrong.
Is your business established in Romania (registered office, branch or fixed establishment)?
Do you issue domestic B2B invoices in Romania?
Romania: likely outside the issuing mandate — watch e-reporting / cross-border
VAT registration or trading alone, without a fixed establishment, usually keeps you outside Romania's issuing obligation — but you may still face e-reporting or need to receive structured e-invoices. Confirm your establishment status.
Not in scope for Romania
With no establishment and no registration or trade in Romania, the mandate doesn't apply to you today. Revisit this if you open a branch, warehouse or start supplying into Romania.
In scope — issue structured e-invoices in Romania
As an established business issuing domestic B2B invoices, you must send them as compliant structured e-invoices. The mandate is already in force (since July 2024). Set up your platform/format and test before you rely on it.
In scope to receive in Romania
Even if you don't issue domestic B2B invoices, an established business must be able to receive structured e-invoices. The mandate is already in force (since July 2024). Confirm your receiving capability first.
A single date hides the rollout. Here's the full sequence.
1 July 2022
B2G (and high-risk goods B2B)
Suppliers to public bodies (and B2B suppliers of high-risk goods) must issue via RO e-Factura (Law 139/2022).
Done
1 January 2024
Reporting phase
B2B transaction reporting via RO e-Factura began, running alongside existing invoicing.
Done
1 July 2024
Sole valid B2B channel
RO e-Factura became the only legally valid channel for domestic B2B invoices.
Done
1 January 2025
B2C simplified invoices + non-resident SAF-T
E-invoicing becomes mandatory for most taxpayers issuing simplified invoices to consumers (B2C) through RO e-Factura. SAF-T reporting also becomes mandatory for registered non-residents, covering both B2B and B2C transactions.
Done
1 June 2026
Supplier-side exemptions (Law 88/2026)
CNP-identified natural-person suppliers, art. 315¹ special-regime farmers and foreign cultural institutes leave mandatory scope; withdrawal via Form 082 (ANAF Order 1020/2026). Businesses still transmit B2C invoices – this is not a B2C narrowing.
Done
The standards, scope and dates that define the mandate – at a glance.
Transaction scope
B2B, B2G, B2C
Model
Clearance / reporting
Formats
RO_CIUS (EN 16931) – UBL 2.1 or CII XML
Region
EU
STATUS
Live now
Scope
Established businesses must transmit all domestic B2B, B2G and B2C invoices to RO e-Factura within 5 working days; B2B invoices are only valid through the platform. Non-established VAT-registered businesses report B2B invoices for supplies located in Romania. Since 1 Jun 2026 natural persons invoicing under a CNP, art. 315¹ farmers and foreign cultural institutes are outside the obligation (ANAF Order 1020/2026 updated the register and Form 082).
Per invoice not transmitted in time: RON 5,000–10,000 (large taxpayers), RON 2,500–5,000 (medium), RON 1,000–2,500 (other). Issuing or receiving a domestic B2B invoice outside the system: 15% of the invoice value (art. 13¹ OUG 120/2021); such invoices are not treated as invoices for VAT purposes, putting the buyer's deduction at risk.
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