A VAT Refund Guide to
Italy
How to get VAT Refunds from Italy for your business
Businesses registered in countries outside of Italy can claim VAT refunds on any costs incurred in Italy.
The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, Italy VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.
Where is your company based?
EU
based businesses
VAT-registered businesses in an EU member state are eligible to recover VAT on business costs from Italy under the EU VAT Refund Directive.
NON-EU
based businesses
VAT-registered businesses outside of the European Union are eligible to recover VAT on business costs from Italy under the 13th Directive.
Which countries have reciprocity with Italy?
All EU countries, Israel, Norway and Switzerland
For a more detailed explanation on what reciprocity means within the scope of VAT, click here:
What expenses are claimable in Italy?
ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY
Entertainment
0%
Hotels & Accommodation
10%
Only in certain circumstances
Restaurants
22%
EVENTS
Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
22%
Training Courses & Seminars
22%
GENERAL EXPENSES
Goods
22%
Inter-company charges
22%
Office Expenses
22%
Marketing Costs
22%
Professional Fees & AP invoices
22%
TRAVEL RELATED
Car Rental
22%
Fuel
0%
Public Transport
0%
Taxis
0%
Additional Information
How far back can your business claim VAT from Italy?
January to December of the previous year
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in Italy?
30 September of the year following the claim year date
How long does it take to receive a VAT refund from Italy?
Depending on the complexity of your application and the capacity at the VAT authority, it can take up to 4 months for EU businesses and up to 12 months for Non-EU businesses to receive a VAT refund from Italy
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