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.

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. Validate a Italy VAT number or use 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the VAT rate in Italy?

The standard VAT rate in Italy is 22%. Reduced rates of 10%, 5% and 4% apply to specific goods and services.

How do I calculate VAT in Italy?

Multiply the net price by 22% to get the VAT, or by 1.22 to get the gross price. To get the net price from a gross price, divide by 1.22. The calculator on this page does it for every rate.

What does a Italy VAT number look like?

IT + 11 digits, e.g. IT00743110157. See the Italy VAT number format.

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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",
    "checked_at": "2023-01-11T12:30:28.000000Z"
  }
}

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