What is Romania's e-Factura mandatory e-invoicing system?
Effective: 2024-01-01 · Authority: ANAF (Agentia Nationala de Administrare Fiscala)
Romania's e-Factura system, operated by ANAF, became mandatory for B2B invoicing from July 2024. Invoices must be submitted to the e-Factura platform in UBL XML format for validation before being delivered to buyers. Romania uses a centralized clearance model similar to Italy's SDI system.
How does the Romanian e-Factura clearance process work?
Suppliers submit invoices in UBL XML format to ANAF via the e-Factura portal or API. ANAF validates the invoice structure, assigns a unique validation ID, and makes the validated invoice available to the buyer within minutes. The validated invoice with the ANAF signature is the legal invoice document.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What format does Romania's e-Factura use?
- Romania's e-Factura uses UBL 2.1 XML format following a Romanian national standard (RO_CIUS) based on EN 16931. This is notable as one of few EU countries using UBL (rather than a national format) for its mandatory clearance e-invoice system.
- When did e-Factura become mandatory for all businesses?
- E-Factura became mandatory for B2G invoices from November 2021, for large B2B invoices from January 2024, and for all B2B invoices from July 2024. Romania was one of the first EU countries after Italy to mandate universal B2B e-invoicing.
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