VAT rates 2026
VAT rates in Italy
The standard VAT rate in Italy is 22%, with reduced rates of 10%, 5% and 4%.
Standard rate
22%
Reduced rate
10%
Reduced rate
5%
Super-reduced rate
4%
Italy VAT calculator
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Which rate applies?
The standard rate of 22% applies to most goods and services. The reduced rates (10%, 5% and 4%) apply only to goods and services listed in the VAT law of Italy, typically food, books, medicines, public transport or accommodation; the exact lists differ by country and change often, so check the tax authority's list for your products.
VAT in Italy at a glance
- Local name: IVA (imposta sul valore aggiunto)
- Tax authority: The Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate)
- VAT number: Partita IVA (P.IVA), IT + 11 digits. Format, check digit and common mistakes.
- Currency: EUR.
Selling to Italy from another country
B2B sales of goods and services between VAT-registered businesses in different EU countries are usually invoiced without VAT under the reverse charge. You must check that your customer's VAT number is valid, ideally when they place the order, and keep the result as proof. Check a Italy VAT number in the VAT number checker or on the Controllo partita IVA comunitaria (Italian) page, or many at once with the bulk VAT validator.
Rates from the open-source ibericode/vat-rates data set, updated October 1, 2026. Always confirm rates with the national tax authority before relying on them.
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{
"country_code": "LU",
"vat_number": "26375245",
"format_valid": true,
"checksum_valid": true,
"registration_info": {
"is_registered": true,
"name": "AMAZON EUROPE CORE S.A R.L.",
"address": "38, AVENUE JOHN F. KENNEDY\nL-1855 LUXEMBOURG",
"address_parts": null,
"checked_at": "2026-10-16T09:12:44.000000Z"
},
"registration_info_history": []
}