Tax ID code

1. What it is
2. What it is used for
3. How to apply

1. What it is?
The Tax Code (Codice Fiscale) is an alphanumeric code issued by the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) to identify individuals (Italian or foreign citizens) in their dealings with Italian public administrations, private parties, and institutions.

For natural persons, the Tax Code is determined on the basis of personal data (such as name, surname, date, and place of birth).

Any administrative obligation (payment of taxes, duties, fees, etc.) or contractual activity (acceptance of inheritance, contracts with public or private entities, applications for funding, sponsorships, leases or loans for use of real estate, etc.) requires the indication of the Tax Code of the person carrying it out.

2.What it is used for?
Any administrative obligation (payment of taxes, duties, fees, etc.) or contractual activity (acceptance of inheritance, contracts with public or private entities, applications for funding, sponsorships, leases or loans for use of real estate, etc.) requires the indication of the Tax Code of the person carrying it out.

3. How to apply?

Italian citizens residing abroad may apply for a Tax Code through the Consular Office, as well as directly at offices of the Italian Revenue Agency located in Italy, pursuant to Article 1 of the implementing Ministerial Decree of 17 May 2001, No. 281, taking into account the widespread presence of Revenue Agency offices throughout Italy.

Foreign citizens not residing in Italy may formally appoint a representative to submit the Tax Code application form directly to offices of the Italian Revenue Agency located in Italy.

ITALIAN CITIZENS RESIDING ABROAD REGISTERED WITH AIRE

Italian citizens of legal age registered with AIRE (Register of Italians Residing Abroad) may apply for a Tax Code for themselves and for their minor children through the Fast It online portal by accessing the relevant service and following the instructions provided.

Through the same Fast It portal, once the application has been processed, it will be possible to download the certificate confirming the assignment of the Tax Code.

How?

1. Access the Fast It Portal;
2. Click on “Consular Registry and AIRE” and then on “Tax Code Assignment”;
3. Confirm your details and submit the request;
4. After the Consulate has processed the request, you will be able to independently download the Tax Code assignment certificate.

If you are unable to download the Tax Code assignment certificate:

1. Register on the FAST IT portal, or log in if you already have an active account;
2. Request “Online Association” by clicking on “Consular Registry and AIRE” and then on “View your personal record”;
3. You will receive a confirmation email once the association has been completed;
4. Log in again and download the certificate.

Adult citizens registered with AIRE who already have a Tax Code may directly download the certificate confirming the Tax Code through the Fast It online portal by accessing the relevant service and following the same instructions used to request a Tax Code; in this case, no intervention by the Consulate is required for the issuance of the certificate.

Those who also wish to receive the Tax Code card must apply for both the Tax Code and the card by submitting the appropriate form together with a copy of an identity document.

In the event of loss or destruction of the paper certificate or the plastic card, a duplicate may be requested following the same procedure used for the initial assignment.