The Italian tax identification number, officially known in Italy as “Codice Fiscale”, is an alphanumeric code of 16 characters used to identify unambiguously individuals or companies in Italy irrespective of their residency status. It is now mainly used to uniquely identify individuals in the health system or as parties in private contracts.
In Hong Kong and Macao, you can apply for the Italian tax identification numberor its certificate with barcode for online transactions by booking an appointment on Prenot@mi for “consular services”.
On the day of the appointment, the applicant or his/her delegate (if he/she is unable to come in person) must come to the consular counter in person (or delegate someone with the original and copy of the passport, main page with photo only) and the tax identification number application form (completed as per instructions).
For further information please consult the website of the Italian Revenue Agency.
Starting from 15 July 2024, Italian citizens enrolled in the AIRE registry of the Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong can download the tax identification number attribution certificate via the Fast It Portal.
What to do?
- Log-in to Fast It Portal;
- Click on “Consular and AIRE Registry” and then on “Assignment of Tax identification number/Attribuzione Codice Fiscale”;
- Confirm the data and start the request;
- Download the tax identification number attribution certificate.
If you are unable to download the tax identification number attribution certificate:
- Register on the FAST IT Portal, or log in if you already have an active account;
- Request the “Online Association” by clicking on “Consular and AIRE Registry” and then on “View your personal profile “;
- Within 2 working days, you will receive an e-mail confirming the association
- Log in to the portal again and download the certificate.