TAX CODE
The tax code is the alphanumeric code issued by the Revenue Agency to identify citizens (Italian or foreign) in their dealings with Italian public administrations, private individuals, and entities. For individuals, the tax code is determined based on their personal data.
Any administrative obligation (payment of taxes, duties, fees, etc.) or business activity (acceptance of inheritances, contracts with public or private entities, requests for financing, sponsorships, leases or loans of real estate, etc.) requires the provision of the tax code of the person making the request.
ITALIAN CITIZENS RESIDENT ABROAD REGISTERED WITH AIRE
Italian citizens of legal age registered with AIRE can request a tax code for themselves and their minor children through the Fast It online portal by accessing the relevant service and following the instructions. You can also download the Tax Code attestation certificate through the Fast It portal once your application has been processed.
How?
Log in to the Fast It portal;
Click on “Consular Registry and AIRE” and then on “Tax Code Assignment”;
Confirm your details and start the request;
After the request has been processed by the Consulate, you can download the Tax Code assignment certificate yourself.
If you are unable to download the Tax Code assignment certificate:
Register on the FAST IT portal, or log in if you already have an active account;
Request “Online Association” by clicking on “Consular Registry and AIRE” and then on “View your personal data sheet”;
You will receive a confirmation email in your inbox.
Log in to the portal again and download the certificate.
Adult citizens registered with AIRE who already have a tax code can directly download the tax code attestation certificate through the Fast It online portal by accessing the relevant service and following the instructions provided to request the tax code. In this case, the Consulate will not need to intervene to issue the certificate.
Those who would also like to receive the tax code card must request both the tax code and the card by submitting the appropriate form along with a copy of an identity document.
In the event of loss or destruction of the paper certificate or the plastic card, a duplicate can be requested using the same procedures as for issuing it.
For further information, please contact consolare.tallin@esteri.it.
PROCEDURE FOR ITALIAN CITIZENS NOT REGISTERED WITH AIRE
You can request the release of an Italian tax code or a certification of the pre-existing one, for example for access to services related to the SPID digital identity, only through the form available on the following LINK.
The application must be completed in all its parts, indicating exactly the applicant’s data as they appear on the identity document. Italian citizens must indicate the name shown on the Italian document, even if in possession of another citizenship. The address in Italy can be limited to the indication of the Municipality of AIRE reference in Italy. The foreign address must be complete. Those requesting a pre-existing tax code certification MUST specify which service they require and enter their tax code in the online request.
The request together with a copy of a valid identity document (passport or identity card) must be sent in .pdf or .jpeg format by e-mail to the following address: consolare.tallinn@esteri.it.
Incomplete requests will be rejected.
Due to the large number of requests to the Consular Office, the time required to obtain the certification of the tax code may vary. Please contact the consular office (00 372 627 6160) to find out the status of your case when 2 weeks have passed from the submission.
REQUEST FOR MINORS
In the case of minors, in addition to the minor’s identity document, it will also be necessary to send the identity document of the requesting adult and a .pdf of the birth certificate or other document (part of the passport or identity card showing the names of the parents) proving that the applicant is entitled to act on behalf of the child.
CONCLUSION OF THE PROCEDURE
The certification is sent via e-mail (.pdf file). The tax code does not expire and does not change due to a transfer abroad.
ATTENTION
The TAX CODE appears on the HEALTH CARD, which has a deadline and is linked to residence in Italy. Those residing abroad are not entitled to a HEALTH CARD.