{"id":5343,"date":"2024-02-20T14:18:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T14:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consmanchester.esteri.it\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero\/codice-fiscale\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:07:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:07:11","slug":"codice-fiscale","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/consmanchester.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero\/codice-fiscale\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax code (Codice Fiscale) for a foreign citizen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Codice Fiscale<\/em> is a code issued by the Italian Revenue Agency (<em>Agenzia delle Entrate<\/em>) to identify individuals in their relations with public administrations and private entities in Italy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"accordionExample\" class=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h2 id=\"headingLiverpool\" class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseLiverpool\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseLiverpool\"><br \/>\n<strong>Tax Code for ITALIAN CITIZENS<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapseLiverpool\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingLiverpool\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">Italian citizens should refer to the instructions provided <a href=\"https:\/\/consmanchester.esteri.it\/en\/?page_id=2977\">at this link<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h2 id=\"headingNewcastle\" class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseNewcastle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseNewcastle\"><br \/>\n<strong>Tax Code for EU CITIZENS who wish to move to Italy<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapseNewcastle\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingNewcastle\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\"><strong>EU citizens who intend to stay in Italy<\/strong>\u00a0<b><u>cannot<\/u><\/b> apply through the Consulate. They can apply for the tax code by submitting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agenziaentrate.gov.it\/portale\/forms-versione-in-inglese-\">Form AA4\/8<\/a> <strong>directly to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.agenziaentrate.it\">Agenzia delle Entrate<\/a><\/strong> offices located throughout Italy. The application must be justified and accompanied by a valid identity document.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h2 id=\"headingNottingham\" class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseNottingham\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseNottingham\"><br \/>\n<strong>Tax Code for UK and NON-EU CITIZENS who wish to move to Italy<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapseNottingham\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingNottingham\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Non-EU citizens who intend to stay in Italy<\/strong> <b><u>cannot<\/u><\/b> apply through the Consulate. Their tax code is assigned either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For those applying for a residence permit for employment or family reunification:\u00a0by the competent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interno.gov.it\/it\/temi\/immigrazione-e-asilo\/modalita-dingresso\/sportello-unico-limmigrazione\"><strong>Immigration Desk<\/strong><\/a> (<em>Sportello Unico per l\u2019Immigrazione<\/em>);<\/li>\n<li>For those applying for other types of residence permits: by the competent <a href=\"https:\/\/questure.poliziadistato.it\/\"><strong>Police Headquarters<\/strong><\/a> (<em>Questura<\/em>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h2 id=\"headingStudenti\" class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStudenti\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStudenti\"><br \/>\n<strong>Tax Code for STUDENTS<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapseStudenti\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingStudenti\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">Students who need a tax code for University can obtain their tax code through the following offices:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"accordion-body\"><strong>EU<\/strong> <strong>students<\/strong> can request it at any Agenzia delle Entrate office<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-body\"><strong>non-EU students<\/strong> can request it at the Questura when requesting the residence permit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h2 id=\"headingGiuseppe\" class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseGiuseppe\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseGiuseppe\"><br \/>\n<strong>OTHER CASES (e.g. real estate purchase, commercial or financial transactions, legal proceedings)<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapseGiuseppe\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingGiuseppe\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">In <strong>all other cases<\/strong>, foreigners must apply for a tax code by submitting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agenziaentrate.gov.it\/portale\/forms-versione-in-inglese-\">Form AA4\/8<\/a> <strong>directly to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.agenziaentrate.it\">Agenzia delle Entrate<\/a><\/strong>. The application can be made <strong>in person<\/strong>\u00a0or <strong>through an authorised representative<\/strong> (e.g. a real estate agent, a lawyer or solicitor, a notary public, or a family member).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h2 id=\"headingAssistenza\" class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseAssistenza\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseAssistenza\"><br \/>\n<strong>Can I request a tax code through the Consulate?<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapseAssistenza\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingAssistenza\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>A foreign citizen resident in the <a href=\"https:\/\/consmanchester.esteri.it\/en\/chi-siamo\/\">consular district of Manchester<\/a> can <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>only<\/strong><\/span> apply for a tax code <strong>through this Consulate <u>if<\/u><\/strong> it is required for an <strong>online procedure<\/strong> (other than those listed above), or if they are <strong>unable to appoint a representative<\/strong> in Italy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To request a tax code for an adult<\/strong>, please submit:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Request form<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agenziaentrate.gov.it\/portale\/documents\/20143\/278893\/modello+editabile+AA4_8_AA4-8+ita.pdf\/e614eda6-701e-c62f-76e5-bdfcd731060a?t=1512133907266\">ITA<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agenziaentrate.gov.it\/portale\/documents\/20143\/278995\/Form+AA48+Editable_AA4_8_Modello_ING.pdf\/e32d806e-92e3-05a5-37ac-ab270ff86a74\">ENG<\/a>) filled out and hand-signed;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Copy of your valid passport<\/strong> (page with photo and signature);<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of your UK residential address<\/strong> (e.g. utility bill, NHS or bank letter, <em>Council tax<\/em>);<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of the reason why<\/strong> the tax code cannot be requested through a representative in Italy, or of the online procedure that needs a tax code;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>To request a tax code for a minor<\/strong>, please submit:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Request form<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agenziaentrate.gov.it\/portale\/documents\/20143\/278893\/modello+editabile+AA4_8_AA4-8+ita.pdf\/e614eda6-701e-c62f-76e5-bdfcd731060a?t=1512133907266\">ITA<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agenziaentrate.gov.it\/portale\/documents\/20143\/278995\/Form+AA48+Editable_AA4_8_Modello_ING.pdf\/e32d806e-92e3-05a5-37ac-ab270ff86a74\">ENG<\/a>) filled out and hand-signed;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Copy of the valid passport<\/strong> (photo and signature page) of both the minor and the adult submitting the request;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of the UK residential address<\/strong> of the applicant\u00a0(e.g. utility bill, NHS or bank letter, <em>Council tax<\/em>);<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of the reason why<\/strong> the tax code cannot be requested through a representative in Italy, or of the online procedure that needs a tax code;<\/li>\n<li>If the adult is not a legal guardian\/parent of the minor, please include a document proving the legal right to act on behalf of the minor;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>If you hold another tax code that was requested with different personal details, make sure to inform us so that we can request the two tax codes to be linked together.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>All<\/strong><\/span> required documents must be posted to:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Consulate of Italy<br \/>\nCodici Fiscali<br \/>\n58 Spring Gardens<br \/>\nManchester M2 1EW<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><br \/>\nApplications sent by e-mail will not be answered.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The tax code certificate will be sent in <em>PDF format<\/em> to the applicant\u2019s e-mail address (which must be written on the proof of residence).<\/p>\n<p><strong>The average processing time is approximately <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">45 days<\/span> starting from the date the envelope is received by the Consulate. <\/strong>Please <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">do not ask for any information<\/span> about your application during this timeframe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Codice Fiscale is a code issued by the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) to identify individuals in their relations with public administrations and private entities in Italy. 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