Key dates for e-invoicing in Italy
Italy is advancing toward a fully digital and compliant invoicing ecosystem. Here are the key milestones to stay ahead of.
June 2014
Mandatory B2G e-invoicing introduced for central government entities.
March 2015
B2G e-invoicing extended to all public administrations.
January 2019
Mandatory domestic B2B and B2C e-invoicing begins via the Sistema di Interscambio (SdI).
July 2022
E-invoicing requirement extended to taxpayers under the flat-rate regime with annual revenues above €25,000.
January 2024
Mandatory e-invoicing extended to all VAT-registered taxpayers, including remaining flat-rate taxpayers.
This mandate currently affects both e-invoicing and e-reporting
E-invoicing
Mandatory
Mandatory for domestic B2B transactions
E-reporting
Planned for the future (dates to be confirmed)
The Mandate
Who is in scope in Italy?
B2B
Mandatory
B2G
Mandatory
B2C
Mandatory
Cross-border
Reporting required (through the SdI framework)
Invoice formats
Supported formats in Italy
Invoices must comply with the Italian e-invoicing mandate using one of the following approved formats.
FatturaPA XML
EN 16931
Companies affected in
Italy
All VAT-registered businesses established in Belgium
(for domestic B2B transactions)
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