Obtaining ONJN Class II License
Operating ancillary activities in the gambling sector in Romania is only permitted for operators holding a Class II license issued by ONJN under Government Emergency Ordinance no. 77/2009. We provide complete legal assistance: we analyze the company activity, prepare the documentation required by ONJN and manage the relationship with the authority until the license is issued. Our advisory services cover corporate structuring and compliance with payment deadlines.
Overview
Conducting ancillary activities in the gaming sector — providing specialized software, platform management and hosting, payment processing, affiliate services, certification and audit — is permitted in Romania only for companies holding a Class II license issued by ONJN under Emergency Ordinance no. 77/2009.
Unlike the Class I license, which belongs to the gaming operator in a direct relationship with the player, the Class II license covers exclusively B2B services provided to the gaming industry. We offer full legal assistance: we analyze the activity, prepare the documentation required by ONJN and manage the relationship with the authority throughout the review process.
Advisory also covers the financial dimension: the total cost for one activity category is approximately EUR 45,500 (EUR 10,500 issuance fee, EUR 20,000 first-year license fee and EUR 15,000 annual responsible gaming contribution), plus technical certification, translation and apostille costs.
Process & Timeline
Activity Classification Analysis
We determine whether the company's activity falls under the ancillary activities listed in Emergency Ordinance 77/2009 and how many license categories are required.
Corporate Structuring and Company Preparation
We verify the shareholding structure, ultimate beneficial owner, directors and share capital and identify any obstacles before filing the application.
Documentation Preparation
We prepare and collect the documents required by ONJN, obtain the necessary legalized translations.
Application Filing and Fee Payment
We submit the documentation to ONJN, monitor the procedure timeline and ensure correct payment of the issuance fee on time.
Correspondence with ONJN
We respond to clarification and completion requests made by ONJN during the review of the file.
License Issuance and First-Year Obligations
After approval, we monitor the first-year fee payment at the deadline in the decision and prepare the company for subsequent compliance obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Other Services
ONJN Compliance for Class II Licensees
Ongoing legal assistance for ONJN Class II license holders: monthly reporting under Law 141/2025, notification of significant changes, AML and GDPR obligations for B2B providers.
Tracing Civil Status Records
Tracing birth, marriage or death certificates in the registers of Romania, Ukraine and Moldova.
Immigration Law
Assistance with visas, residence permits and Romanian citizenship, for individuals and for companies.
Renunciation of Romanian Citizenship
The full renunciation procedure, handled on a special power of attorney, with no travel to Romania.
Tax Registration for Non-Residents (NIF)
Obtaining the tax identification number for non-resident individuals, handled remotely.
Transcription of Civil Status Records
Entry in the Romanian registers of birth, marriage and death certificates issued abroad.
Recognition of Professional Certificates
Recognition in Romania of vocational training certificates obtained abroad.
Criminal Record, Apostille, Translations
Obtaining the Romanian criminal record, the apostille on documents and their certified translation.
Expediting Romanian Citizenship
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Child Return (Hague Convention)
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Challenging administrative and tax decisions, with representation before authorities and courts.
Joint-Stock Company Formation (S.A.)
Setting up a joint-stock company, from the share capital structure to registration with ONRC.
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Assistance across the company's legal life, from incorporation to transactions and mergers.
Start-up
Legal support for founders at the start, from the corporate form to protecting the idea.
Registered Office Hosting
A registered office at our practice, with the ONRC file prepared, filed and renewed on time.
ONJN Class II Licence
Licensing for suppliers of gambling-related services, with the file prepared and filed by us.
NGO and Foundation Formation
Setting up the association or foundation, from the articles to entry in the National Register.
Trademark Registration with OSIM
Protecting the trademark in Romania through OSIM registration, followed through to the decision.
EU Trademark Registration (EUIPO)
Protecting the trademark across all EU member states through a single EUIPO registration.
Social Media, Terms and Conditions
The legal documentation of online business: terms of use, GDPR policies and promotion agreements.
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Solutions across employment relations, from contracts and internal procedures to litigation.
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Legal due diligence and contracts for real estate transactions and construction projects.
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Return of Seized Property
Recovery of property seized in criminal proceedings, from the request through to the decision.
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Criminal Law
Defence and representation in criminal cases, at the investigation stage and at trial.
Contact
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0739 111 113
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