Tax identification number

The tax identification number (Codice Fiscale) provides a mean of identification for citizens in their relations with Italian public authorities and other administrations. For individuals, it is determined on the basis of personal data and is made up of 16 alphanumeric characters. Here a quick guide of the Italian Tax identification number.

Requirements: Please be aware that the tax identification number is issued for those who are resident in Sweden.

HOW TO APPLY

1.    IF YOU ARE IN ITALY:

• Citizens of European Union may apply for the tax identification number to any office of the Italian Revenue Agency (here the agency directory list).   Please bring the application form and  a valid identification document (identity card or passport).  Note that you have to book an appointment with the tax office, here the link.
• Non EU citizens can obtain the tax identification number either at the Single desk for immigration “Sportelli Unici per l’immigrazione” or by any Police headquarters “Questure”. The Single desk for immigration issues the tax identification number to citizens who apply for entry into the Country either for employment purposes or for reuniting with their families. Police headquarters assign the tax identification number to foreign nationals who require either the issuance or the renewal of a residence permit. Citizens from non-EU Countries must submit at least one of the following documents:

1. a valid passport with visa (if required), or any other document accepted by the Italian authorities
2. a certificate of identity issued by the Italian diplomatic or consular authorities of the Country of nationality (with photo)
3. a valid residence permit (permesso di soggiorno)
4. an ID card issued by the municipality of residence in Italy.

2.    IF YOU ARE IN SWEDEN:

•  Citizens of European Union and non-EU countries:

Please,  mail your APPLICATION FORM  (here the INSTRUCTIONS ), to our address below, together with:

1. copy of your passport;
2. proof of residence (personbevis);
3. an envelope with your address and postage in order for us to mail you back the certificate and/or the card (if requested);
4. e-mail address;
5. telephone number;

NOTE: Due to the high volume of requests and timing of mail distribution, we regret to inform you of delays in processing these applications. 

If the plastic card is required – by ticking the box on the form: “REQUEST FOR A TAX CODE CARD”, the waiting time will be longer, as it is issued in Italy (by the Italian Tax Agency).
A digital copy of the tax identification number certificate can be emailed upon request.

Our address is:

ITALIENSKA AMBASSADEN
“Codice fiscale”
Djurgårdsvägen 174
115 21 Stockholm

 For any further information not written above, please send a detailed request to: stoccolma.consolare@esteri.it