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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. Latest updates in fiscalization: The software solution instead of RT devices is introduced as a possibility, and this process is currently in progress.
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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 moreVIDA regulation adopted—what does that mean for business?
The EU adopted the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package on March 11, 2025, introducing major changes to the VAT system starting January 1, 2027. Key reforms include mandatory digital VAT reporting by 2030, new VAT collection rules for online platforms, and expanded One-Stop Shop (OSS) registration to simplify cross-border compliance. Additional measures, such as mandatory e-invoicing, phasing out... Read more
The EU adopted the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package on March 11, 2025, introducing major change... Read more
Italy receives derogation for e-invoicing until 2027.
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Author: Nikolina Basić
Italy has been granted an extension for its mandatory electronic invoicing system by the European Union Council until December 31, 2027. This derogation allows Italy to continue using the system unless a new EU-wide electronic invoicing system is implemented under Article 113 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). Article 113 harmonizes legislation concerning indirect taxat... Read more
Italy has been granted an extension for its mandatory electronic invoicing system by the European Un... Read more
New document was uploaded: 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. Read more
S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intende... Read more
Italy includes X (Twitter) in VAT investigation on user data exchange.
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Author: Nikolina Basić
Italy's tax authorities have expanded their VAT investigation to include X (formerly Twitter), requesting user data to identify potential tax evasion. Read more
Italy's tax authorities have expanded their VAT investigation to include X (formerly Twitter), reque... Read more
Software solution in Italy: installation and activation of PEM—a general overview
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Author: Nikolina Basić
Italy's new software solution requires businesses to install and configure the PEM module, which is responsible for transmitting data to the Revenue Agency in a structured format. Each PEM is assigned a unique 11-character serial number, used to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) for activation. Read more
Italy's new software solution requires businesses to install and configure the PEM module, which is... Read more
Electronic payments and connection with POS obligation from 2026 in Italy—overview
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Author: Nikolina Basić
Starting January 1, 2026, businesses in Italy must transmit both receipts and electronic payment data together to the Revenue Agency, allowing for real-time reconciliation and better fraud detection. This change ensures that if electronic payments exceed declared receipts, potential tax evasion can be identified immediately. Read more
Starting January 1, 2026, businesses in Italy must transmit both receipts and electronic payment dat... Read more
Latest document for Italy
See moreS4F 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. Read more
S4F backoffice patch is intended for users who have already installed S4F backoffice and are intende... Read more
S4F backoffice installer
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 is intended for users who are installing the software for the first time. P... Read more
Q& A from the webinar: Italian fiscalization revolution - SW instead of RT devices'?
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Author: Nikolina Basić
On the 30th of January 2025, Fiscal Solutions held a webinar „ITALIAN FISCALIZATION REVOLUTION—SW INSTEAD OF RT DEVICES?“ This document contains the 21 questions you asked during this webinar and our responses regarding this topic. We also remind you that you can either watch or download our recorded webinar from our portal: https://www.fiscal-requirements.com/documents/1042 Read more
On the 30th of January 2025, Fiscal Solutions held a webinar „ITALIAN FISCALIZATION REVOLUTION—SW IN... Read more
Recorded webinar: Italian fiscalization revolution – software instead of RT devices
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Author: Nikolina Basić
On January 30th, 2025, Fiscal Solutions organised a free webinar on the topic of "Italian fiscalization revolution – software instead of RT devices". The webinar was held by Fiscal Solutions Legal Consultant Nikolina Basić Let’s find out more about the issuing fiscal receipt, components of the new software solution, definitions of the important subjects and features of new solution, and so on. Read more
On January 30th, 2025, Fiscal Solutions organised a free webinar on the topic of "Italian fiscalizat... Read more
Italian fiscalization revolution – software instead of RT devices
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Author: Nikolina Basić
RT devices are obligatory to be used for fiscalization in Italy, but what is new with the presented software? What is the purpose of it, and how does it need to be managed? Read more
RT devices are obligatory to be used for fiscalization in Italy, but what is new with the presented... Read more
Draft of the technical requirements for new software for electronic transmission and storage of the data in Italy (IT)
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Author: Kristina Dosen
This regulation introduces the technical requirements in relation to the latest novelty in Italy: the introduction of the software that can be used for the electronic transmissions and storage of data in Italy, in terms of fiscalization. Read more
This regulation introduces the technical requirements in relation to the latest novelty in Italy: th... Read more