The Romanian VAT ID format is 'RO'
followed by between 2 and 10 digits.
A typical Romanian VAT ID could be 'RO9999999999'.
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The tax administration in Romania is managed by the National Agency for Fiscal Administration.
Located in Eastern Europe, Romania is known for its forested region of Transylvania, preserved medieval towns, and iconic Bran Castle.
As part of the EU, its VAT system complies with the EU's common system of VAT.
The Romanian VAT ID format is 'RO' followed by between 2 and 10 digits. A typical Romanian VAT ID could be 'RO9999999999'.
The tax administration in Romania is managed by the National Agency for Fiscal Administration. Located in Eastern Europe, Romania is known for its forested region of Transylvania, preserved medieval towns, and iconic Bran Castle. As part of the EU, its VAT system complies with the EU's common system of VAT.
Romania is a Southeastern European country known for its forested region of Transylvania, preserved medieval towns, fortified churches and castles, notably Clifftop Bran Castle, which is associated with the Dracula legend. The country’s capital, Bucharest, is the site of the gigantic, Communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building.
The National Agency for Fiscal Administration is in charge of tax administration in Romania. It collects tax revenues, implements tax laws, and ensures taxpayer compliance. The taxes administered by the agency include income tax, corporate tax, and VAT.
Adhering to the EU's common VAT system, the standard VAT rate in Romania is 19%. Reduced rates of 9% and 5% apply to certain goods and services. VAT numbers in Romania start with 'RO' followed by 2 to 10 digits.
Validate any Romania VAT ID in real time against the official EU VIES database — free, no signup. You'll see whether it's valid, plus the registered company name and address where available.
Check any EU VAT number — free, no signup
Data straight from the official EU VIES system · all 27 member states + Northern Ireland
Doing business in Romania? Before you zero-rate a B2B sale or reclaim input VAT, it pays to confirm your counterparty's VAT number is genuine and currently registered. VatProtect checks any Romania VAT ID in real time against the EU's official VIES database and returns the registered company name and address where available.
| VAT rate type | VAT rate | Specific categories of goods or services |
|---|---|---|
| Standard VAT rate in Romania | 19% | Other goods and services |
| Reduced VAT rate in Romania | 9% | Food Books Pharmaceuticals |
| Reduced VAT rate in Romania | 5% | Water Non-alcoholic beverages |
| Exempt VAT rate in Romania | 0% | Healthcare services Educational services Financial services |
A valid Romania VAT number lets you apply the reverse charge with confidence and keeps your invoices audit-ready. An invalid or deregistered number can lead to disallowed input-VAT deductions and penalties — so it's worth checking before you invoice rather than after.
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VAT rates are indicative and can change. Confirm current Romania rates with the EU's official VAT rules & rates. Last reviewed: May 2026.
Enter the VAT number in the checker above. VatProtect validates it in real time against the EU's official VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) database and returns the registered company name and address where available.
Romania VAT numbers are prefixed with the country code RO, followed by the national registration digits. VatProtect automatically checks both the format and whether the number is currently registered for VAT.
Yes — you can validate a Romania VAT number on this page for free. For high-volume needs you can run bulk checks, set up ongoing monitoring, or integrate our REST API on a paid plan.
For B2B sales within the EU, a valid VAT number lets you apply the reverse charge and zero-rate the supply. If the number is invalid, the tax authority can disallow that treatment and hold you liable for the VAT plus penalties — so it pays to verify before you invoice.
In addition to its standard rate, Romania applies reduced VAT rates to certain goods and services. The current Romania rates are listed in the VAT rate table on this page.
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