Glossary Term

Partita IVA

Partita IVA is the Italian VAT identification number, an 11-digit code required on all invoices involving Italian businesses.

Quick Facts

format
11 digits
country
Italy
registry
Agenzia delle Entrate
cross border format
IT + 11 digits

Definition

What is Partita IVA?

Partita IVA is Italy's VAT identification number. Every VAT-registered business in Italy has an 11-digit Partita IVA.

Format

  • 11 digits (no letters)

  • For cross-border: prefix with IT (IT12345678901)

  • Includes checksum validation

    • In FatturaPA


      IT
      12345678901

    vs Codice Fiscale

    Identifier Format Used For
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    Partita IVA 11 digits VAT purposes
    Codice Fiscale 16 chars (individuals) or 11 digits (companies) Tax identification

    For companies, the Codice Fiscale is often the same as the Partita IVA.