Romania - e-invoicing mandate
B2B mandatory since 1 Jul 2024
Romania made B2B e-invoicing mandatory on 1 July 2024, after an e-reporting phase that started in January 2024; B2C followed on 1 January 2025. Invoices are issued as XML in the RO_CIUS specification (UBL 2.1 or CII, EN 16931-compliant) and cleared through the national RO e-Factura platform via the ANAF SPV. Since 1 January 2026 invoices must be transmitted within 5 working days of issue.
The mandate at a glance
B2B
B2G
E-reporting
Phase-in schedule
- 2024-01-01B2BReporting of all B2B invoices to RO e-Factura within 5 days
- 2024-07-01B2BFull obligation — only invoices sent through RO e-Factura are legally valid
Formats
Model
Clearance — the tax authority receives (and clears) the invoice itself
Network
RO e-Factura (SPV / ANAF)
National specification
RO_CIUS
Legal basis
OUG nr. 120/2021 · Legea nr. 296/2023 · OUG nr. 69/2024
Official sources
- mfinante.gov.ro — RO e-Factura B2B phases 01/01/2024 (reporting) and 01/07/2024 (full validity); OUG 120/2021, Legea 296/2023
- static.anaf.ro — OUG 69/2024 — B2C mandatory from 01/01/2025
Last verified: 2026-07-12
A full clearance regime: since 1 July 2024 only invoices cleared through RO e-Factura (SPV/ANAF) are legally valid B2B, with B2C added on 1 January 2025.
Information current as of 2026. Mandates can change. Official source
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Is e-invoicing mandatory in Romania?
Status in Romania: B2B mandatory since 1 Jul 2024. Romania made B2B e-invoicing mandatory on 1 July 2024, after an e-reporting phase that started in January 2024; B2C followed on 1 January 2025. Invoices are issued as XML in the RO_CIUS specification (UBL 2.1 or CII, EN 16931-compliant) and cleared through the national RO e-Factura platform via the ANAF SPV. Since 1 January 2026 invoices must be transmitted within 5 working days of issue.
Which e-invoice formats are accepted in Romania?
The accepted formats in Romania are: RO_CIUS, UBL 2.1, CII, EN 16931. They are exchanged over RO e-Factura (SPV / ANAF). You can validate a file against these formats for free, in your browser, with ValidateFin.
How do I check that my invoice is compliant for Romania?
Validate your invoice against the EN 16931 / Peppol business rules before sending it. ValidateFin runs the checks entirely in your browser — no invoice data is uploaded — so you can confirm compliance for Romania without transmitting anything.