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VAT · Italy
Tax Representative in Italy with Eurofiscalis
Expand your business in Italy without tax constraints. Our tax representative service in Italy handles obtaining your Italian VAT number (IVA), manages your LIPE returns, VAT refunds and legal obligations with the Agenzia delle Entrate safely.
- Reply within 48 business hours
- No commitment
- Dedicated English-speaking contact
Does this apply to you?
Do you need to register in Italy?
As soon as one of these situations applies to you, a local VAT number becomes mandatory — often even without a physical presence on site.
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You store goods on site
Warehouse, logistics provider (3PL) or Amazon FBA stock in Italy: registration is due from the moment you hold stock, even before your first sale.
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Your distance sales exceed €10,000
Above the European threshold of €10,000 in B2C distance sales, if you have not opted for the OSS one-stop shop.
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You import goods
You bring goods into Italy to resell, store or process them.
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You carry out intra-Community transactions
Acquisitions or supplies of goods from or to Italy as part of intra-EU trade.
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You sell to private individuals on site
Direct sales to private customers located in Italy, where no reverse-charge mechanism applies.
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You provide locally-supplied services
Services connected to immovable property, or a service linked to a trade fair or event held on site.
A single situation is enough — we register you in Italy, and across Europe.
Good to know: the OSS one-stop shop only covers B2C distance sales. As soon as you hold stock on site, a local VAT number remains mandatory — even with OSS enabled.
Agent or fiscal representative?
Do you need a fiscal representative?
It all depends on where your company is established. Either way, Eurofiscalis handles all of your obligations in Italy from start to finish.
Representative not required
Good news: in most cases, an EU company does not need a fiscal representative in Italy. But your VAT obligations remain — registration, invoicing, returns.
- We act as your tax agent: registration, returns and deadlines handled from A to Z.
- You stay in control of your file, with no joint liability.
- A single English-speaking contact for all your compliance in Italy.
Fiscal representative required
A non-EU company generally has to appoint a locally-established fiscal representative, often jointly liable for the VAT debt.
- Eurofiscalis takes on this official role and manages all your returns.
- We answer for your compliance before the tax authorities.
- You run your business, we carry the fiscal liability.
Agent or representative
Talk to an expert Either way, we take care of 100% of your VAT obligations in Italy — registration, returns, recapitulative statements and deadlines. You stay focused on your business.
Exceptions exist depending on agreements between states: we confirm your exact situation, with no commitment.Our services
What we take care of
An all-in-one service to stay VAT-compliant, without administrative hassle.
VAT Registration in Italy in 40 days
Obtain an Italian intra-Community VAT number within 40 days maximum. Immediate compliance with local tax obligations for your company. Complete registration file managed from A to Z by our VAT experts.
Speak with a VAT expertQuarterly and annual VAT returns
Complete management of your Italian VAT returns (LIPE) by our tax representative and accountants. Guarantee: compliance with tax deadlines, avoidance of administrative penalties. Regular updates on the status of your Italian filing obligations.
Speak with a VAT expertIntrastat and EC Sales List returns
EC Sales List: declaration of intra-Community supplies to other EU member states. Intrastat: statistical declaration of your intra-Community deliveries and acquisitions. Full respect of European VAT obligations.
Speak with a VAT expertItalian VAT refund
Refund of Italian VAT (IVA) paid on imports and acquisitions. Reduction of your operating costs and improvement of your profit and loss account. Assistance with the formalities for setting up an IVA tax warehouse (deposito IVA) in Italy. Maximisation of your intra-Community VAT credits through our tax assistance.
Speak with a VAT expertBehind every file, a dedicated team
VAT specialists who handle your file from start to finish — one contact who knows your situation.
Use cases
For which situations?
If you recognise yourself in one of these cases, fiscal representation is made for you.
You import products into Italy
Problem
Unable to import your goods into Italy or obtain a VAT refund on imports.
Solution
Our Italian VAT registration service enables you to obtain your Italian IVA number and EU EORI number for VAT recovery on your imports and intra-Community acquisitions.
You sell on Amazon or other marketplaces
Problem
Italian platforms require an Italian VAT number to sell on the Italian market.
Solution
Our tax representative manages your Italian IVA registration quickly to unblock your commercial activity.
Your logistics provider requests an Italian VAT number
Problem
Your Italian logistics provider requires an Italian intra-Community VAT number.
Solution
Our accounting assistance service enables you to obtain an Italian VAT number in 40 days with all administrative formalities.
You sell DDP or make local sales to Italian customers
Problem
Unable to offer DDP delivery terms to your Italian customers.
Solution
Our tax agent based in Italy verifies all your flows and represents you before the Italian tax authorities.
You provide services in Italy
Problem
Unable to carry out service activities or taxable operations with Italian customers.
Solution
Our tax representative verifies all your flows and handles your tax representation before the Italian tax authorities (Agenzia delle Entrate).
How it works
Our method in 4 steps
From the initial audit to monthly reporting — a controlled, transparent process.
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Step 01 Analysis of your VAT flows and obligations
Detailed audit of your activities by our Italian VAT specialists: purchases, sales, storage locations in Italy. This analysis enables us to define the optimal tax strategy and identify all your Italian VAT returns (LIPE) and Italian tax filing needs.
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Step 02 Preparation of the IVA registration file
Preparation of your personalised registration file with full assistance from our accountants on required documents. Our services handle all administrative procedures and formalities to represent you before the Italian tax authorities (Agenzia delle Entrate).
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Step 03 Obtaining Italian VAT (IT) and EORI numbers
Our Italian tax representative submits and tracks the application with the Agenzia delle Entrate to quickly obtain your Italian VAT number (format IT + 11 digits) and EORI. We handle all information requests and comply with mandatory Italian tax rules.
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Step 04 Recurring tax returns
Automatic filing of your Italian VAT returns (LIPE — Comunicazione liquidazioni periodiche IVA), Intrastat declarations and intra-Community sales lists. Our tax representative ensures all your filing obligations are met on time to avoid any penalty.
VAT · Italy
VAT in Italy,
at a glance
Rates, thresholds, deadlines: the essentials to anticipate your obligations.
Fiscal identity · VAT
Italy
22% Standard rate
- Standard rate 22 %
- Reduced 10 %
- Reduced 2 5 %
- Super-reduced 4 %
Identity
- Local name
- IVA
- Number format
- IT12345678901
- Tax authority
- Agenzia delle Entrate
- Currency
- EUR
Returns
- VAT frequency
- Monthly settlements by default; quarterly option (with a 1% surcharge) if the previous year's turnover is up to €500,000 for services or €800,000 for goods; quarterly LIPE reports and an annual return.
- Filing deadline
- The 16th of the following month (monthly) or the 16th of the 2nd month following the quarter
- Intrastat deadline
- The 25th of the month following the period
Thresholds
- Distance sales (OSS)
- 10,000 €
- Intrastat — dispatch
- €0
- Intrastat — arrival
- €2,000,000
Penalties
- Late filing
- From €250 to €2,000 per missing return
- Late payment
- From 90% to 180% of the amount due (reduced in case of voluntary correction)
- ESL list
- €51 to €516 per offence
Testimonials
They trust us
Feedback from those who entrusted us with their VAT compliance in Europe.
Reviews collected in their original language and translated.
Verified review
Great service for VAT procedures, I was well supported for all the documents to fill in — and there are quite a few for some countries. Many thanks to Ms Bertrand for her assistance.
Quentin Lassagne Multi-country VAT procedures google
Verified review
I have been working with Agnès at Eurofiscalis for almost a year and she has been of great help in meeting our tax needs and requirements, our company being based outside the EU. She is always very punctual and professional, and I highly recommend her and Eurofiscalis.
John Keaney Non-EU company google
Verified review
After a year with Eurofiscalis, I am very satisfied with the service. Responsive and available, always with an extra piece of professional advice that makes all the difference. Concise and clear — in short, we are very well guided and advised. No time wasted and guaranteed efficiency.
Arthur Bernet AB Franzuela Cacao google
Verified review
We found Eurofiscalis excellent in their service. Kevin supported us from the very beginning and was always ready to answer our questions. Since the service was set up, Agnès has provided excellent support and ensured our returns are accurate and on time.
Steve Gibbins International client google
Verified review
The Eurofiscalis firm has represented us efficiently for years in France. Our contact Agnès Maurin advises and guides us for the proper completion of our returns. We strongly recommend this accounting firm.
Bureau Évolution Amiante Ltd. google
Verified review
A firm that listens to us and is expert in Amazon VAT worldwide. A wonderful team. They handle our VAT returns for OSS / ES / IT / CZ / IE / PL / SE.
Laetitia Gustin Multi-country Amazon VAT google
Verified review
Excellent accounting firm. Lemine was our contact: responsive, available and always attentive. Communication is smooth and he helped us greatly with bookkeeping. I recommend without hesitation!
LC Company Bookkeeping google
Verified review
We have been working with Eurofiscalis for several years across several companies and we are very satisfied. Special thanks to Natacha for her support, advice and responsiveness. We truly recommend this firm.
Virginie Barone Several companies google
Verified review
Excellent support, month after month, for three years now. The team is very available, thanks Natacha, gives good advice and is very attentive. We are now confident about all our VAT returns, which was really not the case with the previous provider.
Bruno Client for 3 years google
Verified review
Excellent support from Eurofiscalis for establishing a US company in France. The administrative steps to register a foreign company in France are complicated. Natacha Petit showed us the right way forward.
Barbara Porpaczy US → France setup google
Verified review
Great service for VAT procedures, I was well supported for all the documents to fill in — and there are quite a few for some countries. Many thanks to Ms Bertrand for her assistance.
Quentin Lassagne Multi-country VAT procedures google
Verified review
I have been working with Agnès at Eurofiscalis for almost a year and she has been of great help in meeting our tax needs and requirements, our company being based outside the EU. She is always very punctual and professional, and I highly recommend her and Eurofiscalis.
John Keaney Non-EU company google
Verified review
After a year with Eurofiscalis, I am very satisfied with the service. Responsive and available, always with an extra piece of professional advice that makes all the difference. Concise and clear — in short, we are very well guided and advised. No time wasted and guaranteed efficiency.
Arthur Bernet AB Franzuela Cacao google
Verified review
We found Eurofiscalis excellent in their service. Kevin supported us from the very beginning and was always ready to answer our questions. Since the service was set up, Agnès has provided excellent support and ensured our returns are accurate and on time.
Steve Gibbins International client google
Verified review
The Eurofiscalis firm has represented us efficiently for years in France. Our contact Agnès Maurin advises and guides us for the proper completion of our returns. We strongly recommend this accounting firm.
Bureau Évolution Amiante Ltd. google
Verified review
A firm that listens to us and is expert in Amazon VAT worldwide. A wonderful team. They handle our VAT returns for OSS / ES / IT / CZ / IE / PL / SE.
Laetitia Gustin Multi-country Amazon VAT google
Verified review
Excellent accounting firm. Lemine was our contact: responsive, available and always attentive. Communication is smooth and he helped us greatly with bookkeeping. I recommend without hesitation!
LC Company Bookkeeping google
Verified review
We have been working with Eurofiscalis for several years across several companies and we are very satisfied. Special thanks to Natacha for her support, advice and responsiveness. We truly recommend this firm.
Virginie Barone Several companies google
Verified review
Excellent support, month after month, for three years now. The team is very available, thanks Natacha, gives good advice and is very attentive. We are now confident about all our VAT returns, which was really not the case with the previous provider.
Bruno Client for 3 years google
Verified review
Excellent support from Eurofiscalis for establishing a US company in France. The administrative steps to register a foreign company in France are complicated. Natacha Petit showed us the right way forward.
Barbara Porpaczy US → France setup google
Verified review
The Eurofiscalis firm has represented us efficiently for years in France. Our contact Agnès Maurin advises and guides us for the proper completion of our returns. We strongly recommend this accounting firm.
Bureau Évolution Amiante Ltd. google
Verified review
A firm that listens to us and is expert in Amazon VAT worldwide. A wonderful team. They handle our VAT returns for OSS / ES / IT / CZ / IE / PL / SE.
Laetitia Gustin Multi-country Amazon VAT google
Verified review
Excellent accounting firm. Lemine was our contact: responsive, available and always attentive. Communication is smooth and he helped us greatly with bookkeeping. I recommend without hesitation!
LC Company Bookkeeping google
Verified review
We have been working with Eurofiscalis for several years across several companies and we are very satisfied. Special thanks to Natacha for her support, advice and responsiveness. We truly recommend this firm.
Virginie Barone Several companies google
Verified review
Excellent support, month after month, for three years now. The team is very available, thanks Natacha, gives good advice and is very attentive. We are now confident about all our VAT returns, which was really not the case with the previous provider.
Bruno Client for 3 years google
Verified review
Excellent support from Eurofiscalis for establishing a US company in France. The administrative steps to register a foreign company in France are complicated. Natacha Petit showed us the right way forward.
Barbara Porpaczy US → France setup google
Verified review
Great service for VAT procedures, I was well supported for all the documents to fill in — and there are quite a few for some countries. Many thanks to Ms Bertrand for her assistance.
Quentin Lassagne Multi-country VAT procedures google
Verified review
I have been working with Agnès at Eurofiscalis for almost a year and she has been of great help in meeting our tax needs and requirements, our company being based outside the EU. She is always very punctual and professional, and I highly recommend her and Eurofiscalis.
John Keaney Non-EU company google
Verified review
After a year with Eurofiscalis, I am very satisfied with the service. Responsive and available, always with an extra piece of professional advice that makes all the difference. Concise and clear — in short, we are very well guided and advised. No time wasted and guaranteed efficiency.
Arthur Bernet AB Franzuela Cacao google
Verified review
We found Eurofiscalis excellent in their service. Kevin supported us from the very beginning and was always ready to answer our questions. Since the service was set up, Agnès has provided excellent support and ensured our returns are accurate and on time.
Steve Gibbins International client google
Verified review
The Eurofiscalis firm has represented us efficiently for years in France. Our contact Agnès Maurin advises and guides us for the proper completion of our returns. We strongly recommend this accounting firm.
Bureau Évolution Amiante Ltd. google
Verified review
A firm that listens to us and is expert in Amazon VAT worldwide. A wonderful team. They handle our VAT returns for OSS / ES / IT / CZ / IE / PL / SE.
Laetitia Gustin Multi-country Amazon VAT google
Verified review
Excellent accounting firm. Lemine was our contact: responsive, available and always attentive. Communication is smooth and he helped us greatly with bookkeeping. I recommend without hesitation!
LC Company Bookkeeping google
Verified review
We have been working with Eurofiscalis for several years across several companies and we are very satisfied. Special thanks to Natacha for her support, advice and responsiveness. We truly recommend this firm.
Virginie Barone Several companies google
Verified review
Excellent support, month after month, for three years now. The team is very available, thanks Natacha, gives good advice and is very attentive. We are now confident about all our VAT returns, which was really not the case with the previous provider.
Bruno Client for 3 years google
Verified review
Excellent support from Eurofiscalis for establishing a US company in France. The administrative steps to register a foreign company in France are complicated. Natacha Petit showed us the right way forward.
Barbara Porpaczy US → France setup google
Verified review
Great service for VAT procedures, I was well supported for all the documents to fill in — and there are quite a few for some countries. Many thanks to Ms Bertrand for her assistance.
Quentin Lassagne Multi-country VAT procedures google
Verified review
I have been working with Agnès at Eurofiscalis for almost a year and she has been of great help in meeting our tax needs and requirements, our company being based outside the EU. She is always very punctual and professional, and I highly recommend her and Eurofiscalis.
John Keaney Non-EU company google
Verified review
After a year with Eurofiscalis, I am very satisfied with the service. Responsive and available, always with an extra piece of professional advice that makes all the difference. Concise and clear — in short, we are very well guided and advised. No time wasted and guaranteed efficiency.
Arthur Bernet AB Franzuela Cacao google
Verified review
We found Eurofiscalis excellent in their service. Kevin supported us from the very beginning and was always ready to answer our questions. Since the service was set up, Agnès has provided excellent support and ensured our returns are accurate and on time.
Steve Gibbins International client google
Verified review
Excellent support, month after month, for three years now. The team is very available, thanks Natacha, gives good advice and is very attentive. We are now confident about all our VAT returns, which was really not the case with the previous provider.
Bruno Client for 3 years google
Verified review
Excellent support from Eurofiscalis for establishing a US company in France. The administrative steps to register a foreign company in France are complicated. Natacha Petit showed us the right way forward.
Barbara Porpaczy US → France setup google
Verified review
Great service for VAT procedures, I was well supported for all the documents to fill in — and there are quite a few for some countries. Many thanks to Ms Bertrand for her assistance.
Quentin Lassagne Multi-country VAT procedures google
Verified review
I have been working with Agnès at Eurofiscalis for almost a year and she has been of great help in meeting our tax needs and requirements, our company being based outside the EU. She is always very punctual and professional, and I highly recommend her and Eurofiscalis.
John Keaney Non-EU company google
Verified review
After a year with Eurofiscalis, I am very satisfied with the service. Responsive and available, always with an extra piece of professional advice that makes all the difference. Concise and clear — in short, we are very well guided and advised. No time wasted and guaranteed efficiency.
Arthur Bernet AB Franzuela Cacao google
Verified review
We found Eurofiscalis excellent in their service. Kevin supported us from the very beginning and was always ready to answer our questions. Since the service was set up, Agnès has provided excellent support and ensured our returns are accurate and on time.
Steve Gibbins International client google
Verified review
The Eurofiscalis firm has represented us efficiently for years in France. Our contact Agnès Maurin advises and guides us for the proper completion of our returns. We strongly recommend this accounting firm.
Bureau Évolution Amiante Ltd. google
Verified review
A firm that listens to us and is expert in Amazon VAT worldwide. A wonderful team. They handle our VAT returns for OSS / ES / IT / CZ / IE / PL / SE.
Laetitia Gustin Multi-country Amazon VAT google
Verified review
Excellent accounting firm. Lemine was our contact: responsive, available and always attentive. Communication is smooth and he helped us greatly with bookkeeping. I recommend without hesitation!
LC Company Bookkeeping google
Verified review
We have been working with Eurofiscalis for several years across several companies and we are very satisfied. Special thanks to Natacha for her support, advice and responsiveness. We truly recommend this firm.
Virginie Barone Several companies google
Verified review
Excellent support, month after month, for three years now. The team is very available, thanks Natacha, gives good advice and is very attentive. We are now confident about all our VAT returns, which was really not the case with the previous provider.
Bruno Client for 3 years google
Verified review
Excellent support from Eurofiscalis for establishing a US company in France. The administrative steps to register a foreign company in France are complicated. Natacha Petit showed us the right way forward.
Barbara Porpaczy US → France setup google
Verified review
Great service for VAT procedures, I was well supported for all the documents to fill in — and there are quite a few for some countries. Many thanks to Ms Bertrand for her assistance.
Quentin Lassagne Multi-country VAT procedures google
Verified review
I have been working with Agnès at Eurofiscalis for almost a year and she has been of great help in meeting our tax needs and requirements, our company being based outside the EU. She is always very punctual and professional, and I highly recommend her and Eurofiscalis.
John Keaney Non-EU company google
Verified review
After a year with Eurofiscalis, I am very satisfied with the service. Responsive and available, always with an extra piece of professional advice that makes all the difference. Concise and clear — in short, we are very well guided and advised. No time wasted and guaranteed efficiency.
Arthur Bernet AB Franzuela Cacao google
Verified review
We found Eurofiscalis excellent in their service. Kevin supported us from the very beginning and was always ready to answer our questions. Since the service was set up, Agnès has provided excellent support and ensured our returns are accurate and on time.
Steve Gibbins International client google
Verified review
The Eurofiscalis firm has represented us efficiently for years in France. Our contact Agnès Maurin advises and guides us for the proper completion of our returns. We strongly recommend this accounting firm.
Bureau Évolution Amiante Ltd. google
Verified review
A firm that listens to us and is expert in Amazon VAT worldwide. A wonderful team. They handle our VAT returns for OSS / ES / IT / CZ / IE / PL / SE.
Laetitia Gustin Multi-country Amazon VAT google
Verified review
Excellent accounting firm. Lemine was our contact: responsive, available and always attentive. Communication is smooth and he helped us greatly with bookkeeping. I recommend without hesitation!
LC Company Bookkeeping google
Verified review
We have been working with Eurofiscalis for several years across several companies and we are very satisfied. Special thanks to Natacha for her support, advice and responsiveness. We truly recommend this firm.
Virginie Barone Several companies google
Why entrust your VAT to us
Doing it alone, or with Eurofiscalis
The same compliance in Italy, but without the burden, the risk and the language barrier.
You, alone With Eurofiscalis
Getting the VAT number Procedures to figure out alone, back-and-forth with the authorities File prepared and filed by our experts, followed through to issuance
Language Dealing with the authorities in the local language A single Eurofiscalis contact in your language who handles all communication with the authorities
Returns & deadlines A calendar to follow yourself, risk of missing a deadline Returns prepared and filed on time, for every deadline
Risk of error & penalties Wrong VAT scheme or charged VAT, penalties at your expense Upfront compliance check, we secure your returns
Representation & liability To handle yourself (and often impossible outside the EU) We can act as fiscal representative on your behalf
Time spent Hours on admin, away from your business A dedicated contact; you stay focused on your business
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you want to know about fiscal representation in Italy.
What is a tax representative in Italy?
A tax representative in Italy is a certified professional who manages all your tax obligations: VAT registration, monthly return filings, administrative compliance and representation before the Italian tax authorities. They engage their liability before the authorities.
Why choose a tax representative?
An Italian tax representative engages their professional liability before the Italian tax authorities (Agenzia delle Entrate), unlike a tax agent who acts solely in your name. This distinction is crucial for foreign companies subject to specific Italian IVA obligations.
What are the main responsibilities of a tax representative in Italy?
A tax representative in Italy handles all tax procedures for your company: VAT registration, filing of returns, and management of tax documents (EC Sales List, Intrastat). They guarantee your compliance in the eyes of the Italian authorities.
Which operations trigger VAT filing obligations in Italy?
Tax obligations apply to all commercial operations involving goods in Italy: imports, intra-Community supplies, acquisitions, local B2B and B2C sales, and storage. With our service, every transaction is correctly declared.
How long does it take to obtain a VAT number in Italy?
For EU companies, the average time is 40 days to obtain an Italian VAT number (IT).
For non-EU companies, the timeline can extend to up to 60 days.
What are the differences between a tax representative and a tax agent in Italy?
A tax representative engages their liability before the authorities, which is essential for Italian tax obligations. A tax agent acts solely in your name and does not bear legal responsibility.
When do I need a tax representative in Italy?
You need an Italian tax representative if your company:
- Is established outside the European Union
- Imports goods into Italy
- Stores goods on Italian territory
- Sells on web platforms and marketplaces
- Makes intra-Community supplies from Italy
What is a NIF in Italy?
The Italian NIF or Codice Fiscale (tax identification number) is an alphanumeric code used as a unique identifier by Italian authorities for individuals living in Italy or having administrative, financial, tax or legal ties with Italy.
The Codice Fiscale is issued by the Agenzia delle Entrate to:
- Italian citizens
- Non-Italian citizens even if resident abroad
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