Basic Information About Italian Fiscal Code

Laws and regulations of every country are different. Same is with Italy too. While residing in Italy, residents need to have the Italian fiscal code card which is officially known as Italy's CodiceFiscale. Do you know what is it all about?

It is a tax code card in Italy very similar to an SSN card in the United States or the NIN issued in the United Kingdom. This code card contains an alphanumeric code of 16 characters which serves to identify unambiguously residing individuals in Italy. This card doesn’t have to do anything with residency status of individuals. It is generated and provided by the Italian tax office and used for several other purposes like uniquely identifying individuals in the health system.

The Italian tax office, issues this unique number. Earlier this card was more simplified carrying the magnetic strip, tax code, surname, name, sex, place, and province of birth. Now, it is combined with Italian health insurance card for qualifying residents which shows an expiration date. 

First Introduction

This card was first introduced in 1973 to make the Tax Codes more efficient. To generate a Code Fiscale in Italy, the birthplace as existing at the time of birth is must to be entered. Then, the card is generated. There are various private services helping residents get the card if they are unable to visit the government office or access the online services.

Some Specific Features of Code Fiscal in Italy

1.        Every CF generated, has a unique Link which can be sent by Mail 

2.        It is considered in all Italian Municipalities 

3.        It is also considered in the foreign states that have undergone through changes, in name or territory

4.        In case it is lost, residents in Italy may ask for the release of a new CodiceFiscale at the AgenziaDelleEntrate.

Hope, that with the help of this article, you get to know more about the Italian fiscal code card and its benefits.