{"id":60471,"date":"2018-10-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hellotax.com\/blog\/taxation\/vat-rate\/italy\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T11:02:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T10:02:30","slug":"vat-rates-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/vat-rates-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"VAT rates in Italy: all the updated information 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>As part of the European Union, Italy is naturally also using VAT to handle national and international sales. This article will briefly show what VAT is, what rates there are, and what you should know about VAT in Italy. Here, you have all the information you need to know about VAT rates in Italy, updated as of June 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" class=\"wp-image-74333\" src=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/France-VAT-EN-1-1-1024x512.png\" alt=\"VAT rates in Italy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/France-VAT-EN-1-1-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/France-VAT-EN-1-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/France-VAT-EN-1-1-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/France-VAT-EN-1-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-vat-in-2-sentences\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">VAT in 2 sentences<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The VAT is a broadly-based consumption tax that is assessed on the value that is added to goods and services. The Value Added Tax, that\u2019s what VAT stands for, applies to nearly all goods and services that are bought and sold within the European Union.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-vat-italy-which-one-applies-to-which-product\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">VAT rates in Italy: which one applies to which product<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"h-italian-vat-rate-of-22-standard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Italian VAT rate of 22% (Standard):<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>All taxable goods and services that are not listed in the following Italian VAT rates.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"619\">Note:<\/strong> While these VAT rate categories remain valid as of <strong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"684\">June 2025<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"741\">classification of goods and services may change<\/strong> based on updates from the <strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"793\">Agenzia delle Entrate<\/strong> (Italian tax office). Always confirm applicable VAT rates before invoicing.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"h-value-added-tax-rate-in-italy-of-10-reduced\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Value Added Tax rate in Italy of 10% (Reduced):<\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1186\">Applies to <strong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1172\">selected goods and services<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1715\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1211\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1211\">Certain foodstuffs<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1232\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1232\">Water supplies<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1271\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1271\">Specific pharmaceutical products<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1306\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1306\">Domestic passenger transport<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1348\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1348\">Hotel accommodation and restaurants<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1391\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1391\">Cultural and sports event admissions<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1440\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1440\">Renovation and repair of private dwellings<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1489\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1489\">Some social housing and construction works<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1540\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1540\">Energy products (excluding district heating)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1599\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1599\">Firewood, waste collection, and wastewater treatment<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1715\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1715\">Take-away food and non-packaged alcoholic beverages<br data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1658\" \/><em data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1715\">(List subject to revision by Italian tax authorities)<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"h-vat-rate-of-5-reduced\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">VAT-rate of 5% (Reduced):<\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1863\">Applies to a limited list, including:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1996\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1898\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1898\">Certain essential food items<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1944\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1944\">Selected social and healthcare services<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1996\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1996\">Some cultural or charitable sector transactions<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"h-4-reduced\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4% (Super-reduced VAT rate):<\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2113\">Applies to:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2508\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2139\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2139\">Basic food products<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2183\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2183\">Printed and digital books (with ISBN)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2216\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2216\">Newspapers and periodicals<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2278\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2278\">Certain medical aids and equipment for disabled persons<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2299\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2299\">Social housing<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2347\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2347\">Construction of first residential housing<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2393\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2393\">Some agricultural supplies and services<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2508\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2508\">Vehicles for people with disabilities<br data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2438\" \/><em data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2508\">(Some items may qualify only with medical or legal certification.)<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"h-vat-rate-in-italy-0-zero\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">VAT rate in Italy \u2013 0% (Zero):<\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2633\">Applies to:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2935\">\r\n<li data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2696\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2696\"><strong data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2666\">Intra-community supplies<\/strong> to VAT-registered EU buyers<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2734\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2734\"><strong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2712\">Exports<\/strong> to non-EU countries<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2788\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2788\"><strong data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2775\">International transport services<\/strong> (air, sea)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2935\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2935\"><strong data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2826\">Certain cross-border services<\/strong> that qualify under EU VAT rules<br data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2861\" \/>Sellers must keep appropriate documentation to justify 0% VAT treatment.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-shortcode cta-shortcode-normal \"><div class=\"cta-image\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Samer.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"cta-content\"><h3 class=\"font600\">Book a free consultation<\/h3><p>Our VAT experts are happy to help you. Book a free consultation today!<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/contact-us?button=blog\" class=\"button button-secondary uppercase\">Free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3163\">VAT for online sellers in 2025<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3430\">Since <strong data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3185\">July 2021<\/strong>, cross-border B2C sellers in the EU can use the <strong data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3257\">One Stop Shop (OSS)<\/strong> to report and pay VAT in multiple EU countries with a single return.<br data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3329\" \/>Non-EU sellers shipping low-value goods to EU consumers can use the <strong data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3420\">Import OSS (IOSS)<\/strong> scheme.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3759\">Additionally, under the <strong data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3494\">VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA)<\/strong> reform adopted in <strong data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3527\">March 2025<\/strong>, Italy is transitioning to <strong data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3616\">mandatory e-invoicing and real-time digital VAT reporting<\/strong> for online transactions. This means online sellers will be required to submit sales data electronically using certified invoicing platforms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3922\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/\"><strong data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3781\">hellotax<\/strong><\/a>, we help automate VAT compliance across all affected countries, including registration, reporting, and e-invoicing under the new ViDA rules.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"591\">Staying compliant with VAT rates in Italy in 2025<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"835\">Whether you\u2019re an online seller shipping goods to Italy, a marketplace participant using FBA, or a service provider reaching Italian consumers, keeping up with <strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"775\">VAT rates in Italy<\/strong> and the latest digital VAT compliance rules is essential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1184\">In 2025, Italy continues to enforce its standard VAT rate of <strong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"905\">22%<\/strong>, alongside reduced rates of <strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"953\">10%, 5%, and 4%<\/strong> for specific products and services. With the rollout of the <strong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1055\">VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) reforms<\/strong>, including mandatory <strong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1116\">e-invoicing and real-time reporting<\/strong>, accurate invoicing and timely filings are more critical than ever.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1363\">If you sell across multiple EU countries, using the <strong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1252\">OSS scheme<\/strong> can simplify your cross-border VAT obligations, helping you avoid multiple national registrations and filings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1650\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1497\">Need help managing different VAT rates, setting up your OSS filings, or ensuring your Italian e-invoices meet ViDA standards?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1500\" \/>Let <a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/\"><strong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1516\">hellotax<\/strong><\/a> take care of it for you. From registrations to automated filings and compliance with Italy\u2019s latest VAT rules, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1726\"><strong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1726\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/contact-us?button=blog\">Book a free consultation today<\/a> and see how easy VAT compliance can be.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of the European Union, Italy is naturally also using VAT to handle national and international sales. This article will briefly show what VAT is, what rates there are, and what you should know about VAT in Italy. 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