Create a professional invoice for Italy in EUR, with VAT calculated at 22%. Below you’ll find what an invoice in Italy must include, current rates and local rules — plus a free generator already set up for Italy.
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| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) |
|---|---|
| Consumption tax | VAT |
| Local name | Imposta sul valore aggiunto (IVA) |
| Standard rate | 22% |
| Reduced rates | 10%, 5%, 4% |
| Date format | DD/MM/YYYY (e.g. 28/10/2026) |
| Keep invoices for | 10 years |
| Registration / small-business threshold | €85,000 annual revenue (regime forfettario) |
Make sure every invoice you issue in Italy includes:
This is what a typical invoice looks like with EUR amounts and IVA applied. Create your own in the generator — your data never leaves your browser.
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting services (hours) | 10 | 73,00 € | 730,00 € |
| Website design | 1 | 1000,00 € | 1000,00 € |
Payment within 14 days by bank transfer. Thank you for your business!
The standard VAT rate in Italy is 22%. Reduced rates of 10%, 5%, 4% apply to certain goods and services.
Generally yes, once you are registered for VAT. Businesses below the registration or small-business threshold (€85,000 annual revenue (regime forfettario)) usually do not charge VAT — in that case don’t show it on the invoice and, where required, state the exemption.
Invoices in Italy are normally issued in Euro (EUR). You can usually invoice in a foreign currency, but many tax authorities require the tax amount to also be stated in the local currency.
Keep copies of all issued and received invoices for at least 10 years.
Key elements include: Invoice date and progressive number that uniquely identifies the invoice; Seller’s name, address and VAT number (Partita IVA); Buyer’s name and address, and VAT number or tax code (codice fiscale); Recipient code (codice destinatario) or PEC address for SDI delivery; Nature, quality and quantity of goods or services.
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Create an invoice for Italy — free⚠️ General information, not tax or legal advice. Rules change and may depend on your situation — confirm with a local tax adviser or the tax authority. Last reviewed October 2026.
