IT-R-003
Error Guide
🇮🇹 IT-R-003: Natura code required for zero VAT in Italy
ErrorMandatoryNeeds Input
Italian invoices with zero VAT must specify Natura code.
Quick Facts
Severity
Error (rejection)
Ruleset
CIUS-IT (Italy)
Mandate
B2B Mandatory
Fix Type
Needs input
Why This Matters in Italy
Italy requires e-invoicing using FatturaPA (XML). Invoices with this error will be rejected. They cannot be processed for Italy compliance.
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How to Fix IT-R-003
- 1Determine reasonWhy VAT is zero (exempt, reverse charge, etc.)
- 2Add Natura codeN1=Exempt, N2=Not subject, N3=Non-taxable, etc.
Example: Before & After
Before (invalid)
<Invoice> <!-- Issue: Italian invoices with zero VAT must specify Natura code (exe --> </Invoice>
After (fixed)
<Invoice> <!-- Issue resolved per CIUS-IT (Italy) --> </Invoice>
Italy E-Invoicing Requirements
Phase
Status
Scope
B2G
Live (Jun 2014)
All public administration suppliers
B2B
Live (Jan 2019)
All domestic transactions
B2C
Live (Jan 2019)
All domestic transactions
Flat-rate taxpayers
Live (Jul 2022)
Extended to forfettari regime
Common Causes
- •City field missing from address
- •Address incomplete
- •City not mapped in export
- •Company master data missing city
- •Address structured incorrectly
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