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The fiscalization mechanism in Italy has been introduced in the early 1980s, making Italy the first country which has started with the implementation of fiscalization apparatus. The fiscalization system in Italy is based on the fiscal device.
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The fiscalization regulations have been implemented in Italy, to prevent any possibility of data manipulation, protecting their integrity, originality, and completeness. The usage of certified RT fiscal devices - RT printer or RT server is compulsory. Via these devices, the communication between retailer and server of Tax Authority is established.
Type of fiscalization: Hardware
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See moreCross-border e-commerce: Italy introduces new rules in 2024

Last week, Italy published Legislative Decree No. 153 to implement EU Council Directive 2020/284 on combating VAT fraud in cross-border e-commerce after it was approved by the Council of Ministers. It is about the administrative tools to combat VAT fraud in international e-commerce more effectively. Let us find out more on this. It is about the administrative tools to combat VAT fraud in interna... Read more

Cross-border e-commerce: Italy introduce...

Last week, Italy published Legislative Decree No. 153 to implement EU Council Directive 2020/284 on... Read more
Italy introduces changes in VAT in 2024.

The draft budget law for 2024 introduces major changes from different perspectives. More precisely, if we consider that the VAT rate will range from 5% to 10% for certain products (feminine hygiene products, infant formula, and certain food preparations for infants will be specially regulated), diapers and child car seats may no longer receive reduced VAT rates. These changes are part of a limited... Read more

Italy introduces changes in VAT in 2024.

The draft budget law for 2024 introduces major changes from different perspectives. More precisely,... Read more
Tax credit for the receipt lottery in Italy and other important details for merchants

As we’ve written in our previous news, the new requirements for the receipt lottery in Italy have been introduced. In general, it will be presented as an instant lottery, and a two-dimensional code will be required. The RT device, at the time of printing, will automatically issue a receipt that contains a two-dimensional code, the QR Code, to be read via the Gioco Legale app (downloadable from app... Read more

Tax credit for the receipt lottery in It...

As we’ve written in our previous news, the new requirements for the receipt lottery in Italy have be... Read more
The European Commission's ambitious plan to modernize and digitalize the EU's value-added tax (VAT) system has been postponed by two years and possibly more after facing resistance from some member states and businesses. The VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative, which was proposed in December 2022, aimed to introduce a series of measures to reduce VAT fraud, simplify VAT compliance, and promo... Read more

Implementation of the ViDA directive fac...
The European Commission's ambitious plan to modernize and digitalize the EU's value-added tax (VAT)... Read more
What are the penalties for non-compliance with fiscalization rules in Italy?

The fiscalization system in Italy has been established for a long time. One of the main fiscalization requirements in Italy is the electronic transmission of transactions via RT printer or RT server, which must be used by all economic activities where there is a sale of goods or provision of services. However, if the taxpayer or seller is non-compliant with the rules, penalties will be imposed. Mo... Read more

What are the penalties for non-complianc...

The fiscalization system in Italy has been established for a long time. One of the main fiscalizatio... Read more
S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). For each patch it is specified for which countries it is released for and with this information and with information from release notes user should prioritize the installation of the patch if S4F Backoffice is used in specified countries. Even though the patch may be prioritized for specified countries please make sure to install all patches sequentially, including the previous ones (if any) even if they are not related to used countries. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. Please note that this patch contains changes for following country: Italy. Read more

New document was uploaded: S4F backoffic...
Latest document for Italy
See moreS4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). For each patch it is specified for which countries it is released for and with this information and with information from release notes user should prioritize the installation of the patch if S4F Backoffice is used in specified countries. Even though the patch may be prioritized for specified countries please make sure to install all patches sequentially, including the previous ones (if any) even if they are not related to used countries. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. Please note that this patch contains changes for following country: Italy. Read more
S4F backoffice patch
S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). For each patch it is specified for which countries it is released for and with this information and with information from release notes user should prioritize the installation of the patch if S4F Backoffice is used in specified countries. Even though the patch may be prioritized for specified countries please make sure to install all patches sequentially, including the previous ones (if any) even if they are not related to used countries. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. Please note that this patch contains changes for following countries: France and Portugal. Read more
S4F backoffice patch
S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intended to update existing installations to latest version. To do so apply only patches that are marked with version number that is newer than your currently installed instance of backoffice. Please make sure to install all available patches sequentially (without skipping). For each patch it is specified for which countries it is released for and with this information and with information from release notes user should prioritize the installation of the patch if S4F Backoffice is used in specified countries. Even though the patch may be prioritized for specified countries please make sure to install all patches sequentially, including the previous ones (if any) even if they are not related to used countries. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. Please note that this patch contains changes for following country: Germany. Read more
S4F backoffice patch
S4F backoffice installer is intended for users who are installing the software for the first time. Please make sure to obtain latest version of installer and to apply all subsequent patches that are released subsequently. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. This version of the Backoffice installer supports the following countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. Read more
S4F backoffice installer
Overview of the e-invoicing systems in Europe
This document represents an introduction to the types of e-invoicing models in European countries as well as the key conclusions made during this research. Read more
Overview of the e-invoicing systems in E...
This document represents an introduction to the types of e-invoicing models in European countries as... Read more
S4 Fiscal Service for Italy

S4FiscalService for Italy is an installation package for S4FS fiscal middleware in Italy. An integrative part of the installation package is, among others, the General Interface Description, the Service Interface Description, Release Notes, the S4F Service Installation Manual, and sensitive data encryption. They are all packed in a zip file that is ready for download. Read more
S4 Fiscal Service for Italy

S4FiscalService for Italy is an installation package for S4FS fiscal middleware in Italy. An integ... Read more