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.