The “codice fiscale” is essential if you need to carry out financial transactions in Italy, for properties and/or inheritance matters, and it is also issued to non-Italians. The service is free of charge and is only for private individuals. Companies must apply for a tax code in Italy, at the relevant office of the “Agenzia delle Entrate” (www.agenziaentrate.gov.it).
The request for a tax code, for those who do not reside in Italy, can be submitted through the competent Consular Office in their local area. To check the competent Consulate, please click HERE
The tax code appears on the Italian health insurance card, provided to people who reside in Italy. However, those who reside abroad and are not entitled to a health card, as they are not beneficiaries of health care in Italy, can request the tax code certificate. It is NOT possible to obtain the tax code plastic card at the Consular Office.
For a SPID application, it is sufficient to obtain a tax code CERTIFICATE.
The Circular communication from Agenzia per l’Italia Digitale (AGID – Digital Italy Agency) on 30th April 2024 (see HERE) specifies that, when verifying the applicant’s tax code, SPID providers must accept the tax code certificate issued by Italian diplomatic mission, included the one downloaded form Fast It.
How can I apply for a Codice Fiscale?
From 15th July 2024, ITALIAN CITIZENS who live in Scotland or Northern Ireland and who are regularly registered on AIRE with this Consulate General can download their tax code certificate exclusively using the web portal Fast It. Therefore, requested received via other channels will NOT be accepted.
How can I download my tax code certificate?
- Log in to the web portal Fast It;
- Click on “Consula Register and AIRE”, then click on “Attribuzione Codice Fiscale”;
- Confirm your details and submit your request;
- Download your tax code certificate.
If you cannot download your tax code certificate:
- Register or log in to your Fast It account;
- Click on “Consular Register And AIRE”, then click on “View your registry personal file” and select apply for an “Online association”;
- Within 2 working days, you will receive an email confirming your account association;
- Log in again and follow the steps above to download your certificate.
Logging in on their own registry personal file on the web portal Fast It, parents can download the tax code certificate for their children under the age of 18, who are registered on AIRE.
NOTE that you can download the tax code certificate for a child born abroad only if their birth certificate has been registered with the relevant AIRE Municipality in Italy (further information is available HERE).
N.B. Pursuant to current legislation, all applications will be processed within 30 days from receiving correct and complete documents.
FOREIGN CITIZENS who live in Scotland or Northern Ireland can apply for a tax code certificate following the instructions HERE.