Italian Tax Identification Code (Codice Fiscale)

1. 1. What is it?

1. 1. What is it used for?

1. 1. How to apply

1. What is it?

The Codice Fiscale (Italian Tax Identification Code) is an alphanumeric identification code issued by the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate). It is used to identify Italian and foreign nationals in their dealings with Italian public authorities, private individuals and organisations.

For individuals, the Tax Identification Code is generated on the basis of their personal details.

2. What is it used for?

The Tax Identification Code must be provided for all administrative procedures, including the payment of taxes, duties, fees and other charges, as well as for legal and contractual transactions.

These include, for example, accepting an inheritance, entering into contracts with public or private entities, applying for funding or sponsorship, and entering into property rental or loan-for-use agreements.

3. How to apply

Italian citizens residing abroad may apply for an Italian Tax Identification Code through the competent Italian Consular Office. Alternatively, they may apply directly at a local office of the Italian Revenue Agency in Italy, pursuant to Article 1 of Ministerial Decree No. 281 of 17 May 2001, given the extensive network of Italian Revenue Agency offices throughout the country.

Foreign nationals who are not resident in Italy may appoint an authorised representative to submit the Tax Identification Code application form directly to a local office of the Italian Revenue Agency in Italy.

ITALIAN CITIZENS REGISTERED WITH AIRE AND RESIDING ABROAD

Italian citizens aged 18 or over who are registered with AIRE (the Registry of Italians Residing Abroad) may apply for a Tax Identification Code for themselves and their minor children through the online Fast It portal, by accessing the relevant service and following the instructions provided.

Once the application has been processed, the Tax Identification Code certificate can also be downloaded directly from the Fast It portal.

How to apply

1. 1. Access the Fast It portal.
   2. Click on “Consular Registry and AIRE” (Anagrafe Consolare e AIRE), then select “Assignment of Tax Identification Code” (Attribuzione Codice Fiscale).
   3. Confirm your personal details and submit the application.
   4. Once the application has been processed by the Consular Office, you will be able to download the Tax Identification Code certificate directly from the portal.

If you are unable to download your Tax Identification Code certificate

If you experience difficulties downloading your certificate, please follow these steps:

1. 1. Register on the Fast It portal, or log in if you already have an active account.
   2. Request “Online Association” (Associazione Online) by clicking on “Consular Registry and AIRE” (Anagrafe Consolare e AIRE), then selecting “View your personal registry record” (Visualizzare la propria scheda anagrafica).
   3. You will receive an email confirming that the association process has been completed.
   4. Log in to the portal again and download your certificate.

Italian citizens aged 18 or over who are registered with AIRE and already have a Tax Identification Code may download their Tax Identification Code certificate directly through the Fast It portal by accessing the relevant service and following the instructions provided for requesting the code.

In this case, no intervention by the Consular Office is required to issue the certificate.

Requesting a physical Tax Identification Code card

Applicants who also wish to receive a physical Tax Identification Code card must submit a request for both the Tax Identification Code and the card using the relevant application form, together with a copy of a valid identity document.

In the event of loss or damage

If the paper certificate or plastic Tax Identification Code card is lost or destroyed, a duplicate may be requested by following the same procedure as for the initial assignment of the Tax Identification Code.

CONSULAR FEE

Free of charge.

APPLICATION FORMS

Application Form for the Italian Tax Identification Code (Modulo richiesta codice fiscale).

 

Last updated: 12 November 2026