How to Open a Partita IVA ( individuals )
What Is a Partita IVA ?
The Partita IVA (VAT number) is a unique 11-digit identification number used by the Italian tax authority (Agenzia delle Entrate) to track the financial activity of self-employed individuals, freelancers, and businesses.
If you’re planning to:
Work as a freelancer or consultant
Run a sole proprietorship (ditta individuale)
Launch a small business or e-commerce site
Provide professional services in Italy,
The process to open it
- Choose the Type of Activity and ATECO Code
(Each activity is classified under an ATECO code, a standard Italian business classification.)
- Choose Your Tax Regime
You must select the appropriate tax regime:
Regime Forfettario (Flat-tax): for revenues up to €85,000/year. Fewer obligations, simplified taxation.
Regime Ordinario Semplificato or Ordinario: for higher revenues or more complex businesses.
- Register with the Agenzia delle Entrate
Fill out and submit form AA9/12.
You can do this:
Online, through our office
In person at your local Agenzia delle Entrate office
4-Register with INPS
If you are self-employed, you must register with the appropriate INPS fund:
Gestione Separata (for freelancers without a professional register)
Artigiani e Commercianti (for traders and artisans)
This is essential to pay your social security contributions.
5-(Optional) Register with the Chamber of Commerce
Required for some activities (e.g., artisans, retailers)
Required Documents
Valid ID (and permesso di soggiorno if non-EU)
Italian tax code (codice fiscale)
ATECO code and business details
How Long Does It Take?
VAT certificate : same day
INPS and Chamber of Commerce: typically a few days to a week
Please contact our Offices for any assistance.
