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
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.
