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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 moreNew document was uploaded: Instant receipt lottery - technical specification (IT)

This document explains the requirements for receipt lottery codes, the new requirements for them, and the technical specifications for issuing them. Read more

New document was uploaded: Instant recei...

This document explains the requirements for receipt lottery codes, the new requirements for them, an... Read more
New document was uploaded: Instant receipt lottery - technical specification

This document explains the requirements for receipt lottery codes, the new requirements for them, and the technical specifications for issuing them. Read more

New document was uploaded: Instant recei...

This document explains the requirements for receipt lottery codes, the new requirements for them, an... Read more
New document was uploaded: Technical specifications for electronic storage and the telematic transmission of the fee data (IT)

As one of the main fiscally relevant legislations for RT devices used in Italy, this regulation interprets the main requirements in relation to the telematic transmission of fee data. It is important, especially from the side of the manufacturers of fiscal devices. Read more

New document was uploaded: Technical spe...

As one of the main fiscally relevant legislations for RT devices used in Italy, this regulation inte... Read more
New document was uploaded: Technical specifications for electronic storage and the telematic transmission of the fee data

As one of the main fiscally relevant legislations for RT devices used in Italy, this regulation interprets the main requirements in relation to the telematic transmission of fee data. It is important, especially from the side of the manufacturers of fiscal devices. Read more

New document was uploaded: Technical spe...

As one of the main fiscally relevant legislations for RT devices used in Italy, this regulation inte... Read more
Telematic recorders, lottery novelties, and updates of the technical specifications in Italy

The Revenue Agency in Italy has published information in relation to adjusting the process for recognizing the conformity of electronic recorders so that it is possible, for producers, to declare up to October 2, 2023, the conformity of the models already approved with a provision from the Revenue Agency. The provision takes effect on January 18, 2023. That is all in relation to speeding up the ad... Read more

Telematic recorders, lottery novelties,...

The Revenue Agency in Italy has published information in relation to adjusting the process for recog... Read more
Use of cash is declining but remains most important at the POS.
In terms of volume, cash payments at the point of sale have decreased recently. Throughout the pandemic, this drop accelerated. 59% of transactions in 2022 were made in cash. Cash transactions made up 79% of all transactions in 2016, compared to 72% three years earlier. Cash, however, continued to be the most popular payment option at POSs in the euro region. For the first time, in 2022, when POS... Read more

Use of cash is declining but remains mos...
In terms of volume, cash payments at the point of sale have decreased recently. Throughout the pande... Read more
Latest document for Italy
See moreInstant receipt lottery - technical specification (IT)

This document explains the requirements for receipt lottery codes, the new requirements for them, and the technical specifications for issuing them. Read more
Instant receipt lottery - technical spec...

This document explains the requirements for receipt lottery codes, the new requirements for them, an... Read more
Instant receipt lottery - technical specification

This document explains the requirements for receipt lottery codes, the new requirements for them, and the technical specifications for issuing them. Read more
Instant receipt lottery - technical spec...

This document explains the requirements for receipt lottery codes, the new requirements for them, an... Read more
Technical specifications for electronic storage and the telematic transmission of the fee data (IT)

As one of the main fiscally relevant legislations for RT devices used in Italy, this regulation interprets the main requirements in relation to the telematic transmission of fee data. It is important, especially from the side of the manufacturers of fiscal devices. Read more
Technical specifications for electronic...

As one of the main fiscally relevant legislations for RT devices used in Italy, this regulation inte... Read more
Technical specifications for electronic storage and the telematic transmission of the fee data

As one of the main fiscally relevant legislations for RT devices used in Italy, this regulation interprets the main requirements in relation to the telematic transmission of fee data. It is important, especially from the side of the manufacturers of fiscal devices. Read more
Technical specifications for electronic...

As one of the main fiscally relevant legislations for RT devices used in Italy, this regulation inte... Read more
S4FiscalService 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, General Interface Description, Service interface description, Release Notes, S4F Service Installation Manual, and Sensitive data encryption. They are all packed in a zip file which is ready for download. Read more
S4FiscalService for Italy

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

The purpose of this document is to explain the relation between fiscalization requirements and vending machines-automatic sales machines. Are they subjects of fiscalization or not, is there an obligation to issue a fiscal receipt, and is there some special rules that need to be met to be able to use these devices? Read more
Vending machines – Italy

The purpose of this document is to explain the relation between fiscalization requirements and vendi... Read more