Italy VAT Numbers
Format, rates & examples
Everything you need to know about Italy Imposta sul valore aggiunto (IVA) numbers — format rules, current rates, and real company examples you can verify against VIES.
VAT Number Format
Structure
IT + 11 digitsExample format
IT12345678901VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.
Current VAT Rates
Standard
22%
Reduced
5%
Reduced
10%
Super reduced
4%
Rates from EU Commission TEDB · Updated 2026-03-27
Famous Italy VAT Numbers
Gruppo IVA Enel
IT15844561009
Europe's largest utility (Enel VAT Group)
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Luxottica Group SpA
IT10182640150
World's largest eyewear company (EssilorLuxottica)
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Eni SpA
IT00905811006
Italian multinational oil and gas company
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TIM S.p.A.
IT00488410010
Italian incumbent telecom operator (Telecom Italia)
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Mediobanca SpA
IT10536040966
Italian investment bank
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