How to create an invoice in Italy
A practical checklist for Italy: required fields, VAT (IVA) wording, EUR amounts, numbering and payment terms.
Businesses in Italy issue invoices that follow a recognisable format. This guide lists what a document should include, the tax terminology customers expect, and the conventions that help an invoice get approved and paid quickly.
What a Italy invoice usually includes
- Seller name, address and Partita IVA
- Customer name, address and VAT or codice fiscale
- Sequential invoice number and date
- Description and price
- IVA rate and amount
- Total payable
Field by field
This generator preconfigures Italy conventions: the EUR currency, the VAT (IVA) label, DD/MM/YYYY dates and A4 paper size. You enter your details and line items; it calculates subtotal, discounts, tax and the grand total, then renders a print-ready PDF entirely in your browser.
- Postal code: CAP
- Tax rates: VAT (IVA) — VAT number (Partita IVA)
- Currency: EUR (€)
- Invoice date: DD/MM/YYYY
- Paper size: A4
Invoice numbering
Default numbering pattern: FT-2026-0042. Electronic invoicing (SdI) applies to most B2B invoices issued in Italy.
Tax terminology: VAT (IVA)
Invoices are labelled with the terminology Italy businesses expect. Presets are provided as a starting point and are not tax advice.
- Standard rate: 22%
- Reduced rate: 10%
- Super-reduced rate: 5%
- Zero rate: 0%
Italian prices include IVA (VAT); the invoice shows the IVA breakdown.
Payment practice
Common payment terms used in Italy: Due on receipt, 30 days, 60 days, 60 days end of month. Always state a due date, and ask customers to quote the invoice number as the payment reference.
Invoicing notes for Italy
Partita IVA is essential
B2B customers need your Partita IVA and often their own codice fiscale printed on the document.
Electronic invoicing
Most Italian B2B invoices go through the Sistema di Interscambio, so keep a PDF record that matches it.
IVA included in prices
Consumer prices include IVA; the invoice separates the imponibile base from the IVA amount.
Frequently asked questions
Is this invoice generator free for businesses in Italy?
Yes — free, unlimited and without an account. EUR formatting, VAT (IVA) labels and DD/MM/YYYY dates are preconfigured for Italy.
Does the PDF use the right paper size?
Yes, A4 is preselected for Italy, and you can switch between A4 and Letter at any time.
Are the tax presets accurate?
Presets are informational starting points. Tax obligations depend on your situation — verify current rates with a qualified professional before issuing a tax invoice.
Can I save and reuse an invoice?
Yes. Save a draft in this browser, duplicate it next month, or export and re-import the invoice as JSON.
Is my customer's data uploaded?
No. Everything is calculated and rendered in your browser; nothing is sent to a server to build the PDF.
Designed for common invoicing practices in Italy. Requirements may vary by business, transaction type and jurisdiction. Please verify local requirements with a qualified professional.