Romania’s Ministry of Finance has launched a blockchain-powered system to create tamper-proof records of fiscal receipts, aiming to boost tax transparency and reduce fraud while giving citizens instant mobile access to their transaction history through 5,000 integrated cash registers by December 2027.
Romania’s Ministry of Finance, in a press release on 26 February 2026, announced that it is rolling out BF-CHAIN, an innovative project using blockchain technology to revolutionise how fiscal receipts from electronic cash registers are managed and verified in Romania.
The system creates an immutable digital ledger where fiscal receipts are automatically recorded without any possibility of later modification. This cryptographically secure approach eliminates fraud risks, human errors, and data loss while ensuring complete transaction transparency.
The project aims to ensure the storage of data in a cryptographically secure digital register that cannot be modified without leaving evidence of any changes made, while delivering key benefits such as increased fiscal transparency, reduced risk of fraud or human error, and a clear, verifiable record of transactions.
The project includes a modern blockchain-based cash register management system, secure receipt storage infrastructure, and a mobile app for citizens to access their fiscal receipts instantly.
Running from 22 December 2025 to 22 December 2027, the project will integrate a minimum of 5,000 cash registers by completion, with expansion planned nationwide. Importantly, existing cash registers won’t need replacement—the blockchain system operates after receipts are transmitted.
Citizens benefit from instant receipt verification through the mobile app, permanent digital records that don’t fade like thermal paper, and simplified warranty and return management. Businesses gain protection against data tampering accusations, reduced physical inspections, and less bureaucratic burden.
The BF-CHAIN architecture can extend to electronic invoices, potentially supporting real-time VAT collection and automated tax deductions through smart contracts. This would align Romania with international real-time tax reporting standards.
