Free Invoice Generator for Italy

Create a professional Italy invoice in Euro (EUR) in under two minutes — no signup, no watermark, no fees. Built for freelancers, contractors and small businesses billing clients in Italy.

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Invoicing in Italy at a glance

Currency	Euro (EUR, €)
Tax system	VAT (IVA — Imposta sul Valore Aggiunto)
Standard rate	22%
Reduced rates	10%, 5% and 4% (super-reduced); 0%/exempt on certain supplies
Business tax ID	Partita IVA — IT + 11 digits (last digit is a check digit)
Tax authority	Agenzia delle Entrate (SdI platform)
Date format	DD/MM/YYYY

What a Italy invoice must include

Unique sequential invoice number and issue date
Supplier name, address and Partita IVA
Customer name, address and Partita IVA / Codice Fiscale (+ SdI code or PEC)
Description, quantity and nature of goods/services
Taxable base, VAT rate(s) and VAT amount
Total amount due
Issued as a FatturaPA XML transmitted via the SdI (Sistema di Interscambio)

2026 update for Italy: Italy has had mandatory electronic invoicing for B2B, B2G and B2C since 1 January 2019 — every invoice must be a structured FatturaPA XML cleared through the government SdI platform, which validates and forwards it to the recipient and tax authority. Invoices must generally be sent within 12 days of the transaction.

How to create a Italy invoice (free, no signup)

Add your business details — name, address and your Partita IVA if you are registered.
Add line items and tax — list your goods or services, set the EUR currency and apply 22% VAT where it applies.
Download and send — export a print-ready PDF and send it to your client. Start now in the free generator.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Italy invoice generator free?

Yes. Banana Invoice is 100% free for Italy — create, customise and download professional invoices in Euro (EUR) as a PDF with no signup, no watermark and no fees.

What tax do I charge on an invoice in Italy?

Italy uses VAT (IVA — Imposta sul Valore Aggiunto), with a standard rate of 22%. You add the tax as a separate line on the invoice and show your Partita IVA where required. The Agenzia delle Entrate (SdI platform) administers it.

What must a Italy invoice include?

A compliant Italy invoice should show your Partita IVA, a unique invoice number and date, the buyer's details, a description of goods or services, the tax rate and amount, and the total payable in EUR.

Do I need a Partita IVA to send an invoice in Italy?

If you are registered for VAT you must show your Partita IVA on the invoice. Unregistered freelancers and small businesses can still send a simple invoice without charging tax.