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Italy VAT Numbers

Format, rates & examples

Everything you need to know about Imposta sul valore aggiunto (IVA) numbers in Italy — format rules, current rates, and real company examples you can verify against VIES.

EU Member StateIVA — Imposta sul valore aggiuntoEUR

VAT Number Format

Structure

IT + 11 digits

Example format

IT12345678901

Regex

^IT\d{11}$

VAT 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 2026-05-12

What we return for Italy

  • VIES validation (valid / not valid)
  • Company name & address
  • National registry ID
  • Founded date
  • Legal form
  • Industry
  • Works if VIES is down

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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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Ferrari S.p.A.

IT00159560366

Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, headquartered in Maranello

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Check a Italy VAT Number

Enter a IVA number starting with IT to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: IT + 11 digits

Example:

Italy IT VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Italy VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/IT"
Response200 OK
{
  "countryCode": "IT",
  "countryName": "Italy",
  "vatName": "Imposta sul valore aggiunto",
  "vatAbbr": "IVA",
  "standardRate": 22,
  "reducedRates": [
    10,
    5
  ],
  "superReducedRate": 4,
  "parkingRate": null,
  "vatNumberFormat": "IT + 11 digits",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^IT\\d{11}$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

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Get Italy VAT rates via package — offline, no HTTP

eu-vat-rates-data
Request
# npm install eu-vat-rates-data
import { getRate } from 'eu-vat-rates-data'

const rate = getRate('IT')
console.log(rate.standard) // IT standard VAT rate
getRate() result200 OK
{
  "country": "Italy",
  "currency": "EUR",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Imposta sul valore aggiunto",
  "vat_abbr": "IVA",
  "standard": 22,
  "reduced": [
    5,
    10
  ],
  "super_reduced": 4,
  "parking": null,
  "format": "IT + 11 digits",
  "pattern": "^IT\\d{11}$"
}

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Validate Italy IT VAT numbers

Requires API key
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/IT15844561009" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Response200 OK
{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "IT15844561009",
  "countryCode": "IT",
  "companyName": "Gruppo IVA Enel",
  "companyAddress": null,
  "companyRegistrationDate": null,
  "companyForm": null,
  "industryDescription": null,
  "registryCode": null,
  "registryCodeName": null,
  "verifiedAt": "2026-04-25T12:00:00.000Z",
  "checkId": "019dc41e-d64d-7255-8ed7-cf5443103cd8",
  "countryName": "Italy",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Imposta sul valore aggiunto",
    "vatAbbr": "IVA",
    "currency": "EUR",
    "standardRate": 22,
    "reducedRates": [
      10,
      5
    ],
    "superReducedRate": 4,
    "parkingRate": null,
    "vatNumberFormat": "IT + 11 digits",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^IT\\d{11}$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Italy?▾

VAT numbers in Italy follow the format: IT + 11 digits. Example: IT12345678901. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Italy?▾

Use this regular expression to validate VAT numbers in Italy IVA number format locally:

^IT\d{11}$

Test against the uppercase number. Format validation catches typos locally — always follow with a VIES check to confirm the number is active.

What is the standard IVA rate in Italy?▾

The standard IVA rate in Italy is 22%. Reduced rates: 5%, 10%. Super-reduced rate: 4%. Rates are sourced from the EU Commission TEDB and updated daily.

How do I validate a VAT number in Italy programmatically?▾

Send a GET request to https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/{vatId} with your Authorization: Bearer header. The API checks the number against the official EU VIES database and returns a JSON response with a valid field, company name, address, and current IVA rates. Free plan available — 100 requests/month, no credit card required.

What does IVA stand for in Italy?▾

IVA stands for Imposta sul valore aggiunto — the Italy name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Italy invoices and tax documents.

Validate Italy VAT numbers in your app

Use the vatnode API to automate IVA validation in your invoicing or checkout flow. Free plan available, no credit card required.

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