Anmodning om en italiensk skattekode (Codice Fiscale) som pensionister og udstationerede

To make taxes less confusing for expats and retirees, Expatax is here to illuminate the features and functions of the Italian Tax Code, or ‘Codice Fiscale.’ This unique identifier is akin to the U.S.’s Social Security Number or the U.K.’s National Insurance Number. For further clarification beyond this piece, don’t hesitate to use our “TAX AI” service located at the end of this article to ask any additional questions you may have.

Hvem som helst, hvor som helst, kan anmode om en Codice Fiscale

Uanset nationalitet kan alle ansøge om en Codice Fiscale. Den kan rekvireres på den nærmeste italienske ambassade, konsulat eller skattekontor i Italien, og det er nødvendigt med en aftale med det relevante kontor. Det er praktisk, at Codice Fiscale typisk udstedes med det samme og ikke medfører nogen gebyrer.

Betydning og anvendelse af Codice Fiscale

Codice Fiscale, som er et grundlæggende element i det italienske bureaukrati, fungerer som en individuelt identifikationsværktøj til mennesker, uanset deres nationalitet eller opholdssted. Det er en unik måde at skelne mellem personer på, ganske som Social Security Number i USA eller National Insurance Number i Storbritannien. Som sådan er det et væsentligt krav for enhver form for interaktion, man måtte have med den italienske regering.

En af de mest bemærkelsesværdige interaktioner, hvor Codice Fiscale bliver vigtig, er under ejendomskøb og ejendomsauktioner. Den spiller en afgørende rolle for at sikre en smidig proces ved entydigt at identificere den potentielle køber og derved reducere risikoen for svigagtige aktiviteter. For at gøre tingene kort, Du vil ikke kunne købe en ejendom uden en Codice Fiscale..

Another significant area where the Codice Fiscale is a requirement is for obtaining a health card, known locally as ‘Tessera Sanitaria’. This card is a ticket to Italy’s healthcare system. The health card, linked with the Codice Fiscale, ensures that every patient can be uniquely identified and their health records accurately maintained. Beyond the public sector, the Codice Fiscale is equally important in the private sector, especially regarding private contracts.

Whether it is for leasing an apartment, setting up internet services, or signing employment contracts, the Codice Fiscale aids in keeping these agreements regulated and correctly recorded. In fact, you won’t generally be able to buy an Italian sim card without one. If you’re planning to move to Italy or have just begun residing there, we strongly recommend you request a Codice Fiscale right away.

Unikke træk ved Codice Fiscale

Spanning 16 characters, the alphanumeric Codice Fiscale is issued by the Italian government’s tax authority, the Agenzia delle Entrate. Although initially issued as paper or plastic cards, it’s common now to find the tax code inscribed on combined Italian health insurance cards that present an expiration date for qualifying residents.

Do Not Use a “Codice Fiscale Generator”!

For individuals, 16 alphanumeric characters make up the tax code, while for companies, it consists of 11 numeric-only characters. These computations take into account personal details, such as surname, gender, birthplace, and date of birth. To prevent discrepancies and duplications, only the tax office can issue an official tax code. While it is generally true that online services that “generate” a codice fiscale end up giving out the same result as the official one, this isn’t always true. Furthermore, you must have the Italian tax authorities assign you one – if they haven’t, and you “generate” a codice fiscale on a third party website, it will not be valid and, worse still, Ved at bruge den begår du bedrageri i henhold til italiensk lov.. Just ask the local tax office or the nearest consulate to give you one – it’s quick and free of charge.

Særlige hensyn til kvinder

In Italy, a woman’s surname doesn’t officially change after marriage, rendering a new fiscal code or identity documents unnecessary if she had one prior to the wedding. However, for those obtaining the fiscal code post-marriage, especially expatriates, the principal identification document’s surname must be used when applying for the fiscal code. In a nutshell, den codice fiscale, du får, når du beder om den, er din for livet.

Videoforklaring fra Agenzia delle Entrate

De italienske skattemyndigheder har lavet en nyttig video, der dækker det væsentlige.

Kilder

Instruktioner og formularer (Agenzia delle Entrate)