📜 Italy — Regulations & Law
Legal requirements, mandates, exemptions, and penalties
Italy E-Invoicing for Foreign Businesses: FatturaPA and Cross-Border Guide 2026
Complete guide for foreign businesses with Italian VAT registrations. FatturaPA requirements, SDI submission, conservazione sostitutiva, and cross-border invoice handling.
E-Invoicing in Italy for Small Businesses and Freelancers 2026
Practical guide to Italian e-invoicing for small businesses and freelancers. Covers regime forfettario obligations, SDI validation, 10-year archiving, free tools, and when to upgrade.
E-Invoicing in Italy: Complete Guide to FatturaPA and SDI
Italy has been mandatory for B2B e-invoicing since 2019 — the first EU country to do so. Here's exactly how the system works, what the SDI is, and what businesses need to do today.
Italian E-Invoicing: Who Is Exempt and Who Must Comply
A clear guide to Italian e-invoicing exemptions. Which businesses, transactions, and sectors are exempt from the FatturaPA mandate — and common mistakes to avoid.
SDI (Sistema di Interscambio): How Italy's E-Invoicing Hub Works
The SDI is the backbone of Italy's mandatory e-invoicing system. Here's a clear explanation of how it works, what happens to your invoice once you send it, and why it matters for your compliance.
FatturaPA XML: What It Is, How It Works, and What Every Field Means
A practical breakdown of the FatturaPA XML format used for all Italian e-invoicing. Understand the structure, key fields, TipoDocumento codes, and common mistakes to avoid.