Look up a VAT number

    How to look up a VAT number in Italy

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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: EU VIES

    How do I look up and validate a VAT number in Italy?

    Validate an exact Italy VAT number using the free EU VIES service at https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/. VIES checks registration for intra-EU transactions; name and address availability varies. It is not a company-name search or a company-registration check. Cross-check the legal entity separately in Registro Imprese.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open the EU VIES portal

      Go to https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/. VIES is the European Commission's official VAT verification service.

      https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/
    2. 2

      Select Italy as the member state

      Choose the country code, then enter the VAT number without the country prefix.

    3. 3

      Read the response

      Record valid, invalid or service unavailable separately. Invalid can reflect non-activation for intra-EU transactions or a registration update, not just de-registration. Name and address may not be supplied by the national service.

    4. 4

      Cross-check in Registro Imprese

      For the underlying company registration number and status, search the same entity in Registro Imprese at https://www.registroimprese.it.

      https://www.registroimprese.it
    5. 5

      Save the timestamp

      Keep the queried country, VAT number, result, timestamp and consultation reference where supplied. Evidence requirements depend on the transaction and authority; this response alone is not tax advice.

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    Italy: choosing and checking the right record

    Choose the correct source
    Use Registro Imprese, the official Chamber of Commerce system, for an Italian company record. Check its current search and document options. A partita IVA tax check is not the same product as a visura camerale or a registration certificate.
    Confirm the entity
    Compare the legal name, codice fiscale, partita IVA and REA details where available. Keep the Chamber or province with the REA number. Do not assume a person's tax code, a branch and a company all identify the same entity.

    Check current access and document options on the official Registro Imprese / InfoCamere site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the Italy registry guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is checking a Italy VAT number free?

    Yes — the EU VIES service at https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/ is free, official, and does not require registration.

    What does an invalid VIES response mean for a Italy VAT number?

    It means the VAT number is not currently registered for intra-EU trade — either it was never valid, was de-registered, or is only registered for domestic transactions.

    Can I look up a Italy VAT number from a company name?

    VIES does not support name search. Ask the supplier for its VAT number and verify it. Registro Imprese can help identify the company, but do not assume its record includes a VAT number.

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    Is the Italy company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the Registro Imprese / InfoCamere are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Italy business registry?

    The Registro Imprese / InfoCamere is the official public register of companies incorporated in Italy. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/.

    How do I check if a Italy VAT number is valid?

    Use the EU VIES service (ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/) or the Registro Imprese / InfoCamere. Enter the VAT number without spaces and pick Italy from the country dropdown. A valid number returns the registered trading name and address; an invalid one returns "not valid".

    What does a Italy VAT number look like?

    A Italy VAT number always begins with the country's ISO code and is followed by the national numeric identifier. The exact length and check-digit rule depends on the country — see the format examples in the step-by-step above.

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