The tax code is the citizen’s means of identification in relation with all Italian authorities and public administrations.
APPLICATION FOR ITALIAN NATIONALS
Italian nationals legally residing in the London consular district and registered in AIRE will be able to download the tax code certificate using the Fast It Portal.
How?
- Log in to the Fast It portal;
- Click on “Consular Register And AIRE”, then click on “Request Fiscal Code”;
- Confirm your details and submit your request;
- Download your tax code certificate.
If you cannot download your tax code certificate:
- Register or log in to your Fast It account;
- Request your “Account association” by clicking on “Consular Register And AIRE”, then click on “View your personal file in the Consular Registry” and submit your request;
- Within two working days you should receive an email confirming the account association;
- Log in again and follow the steps above to download your certificate.
If your wish to apply for a child born abroad please ensure that:
- The birth certificate has been registered with the Municipality in Italy. See how to register a birth in Italy.
- The child is registered in AIRE. See how to register a minor
After receiving confirmation from the Italian Municipality that the birth is registered and that the AIRE registration is completed, the parent will be able to log in using his/her account and download the certificate.
If you wish to apply for a child born in Italy, the birth is automatically registered. Please only ensure that the child is registered in AIRE (as stated in point 2).
Special Cases: Applications on behalf of a deceased person: please contact us at cf.londra@esteri.it providing a copy of the following:
- identity document of the deceased person;
- death certificate;
- applicant’s passport;
- a recent proof of address in the name of the applicant.
For further enquiries, please contact cf.londra@esteri.it
APPLICATION FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS
Foreign nationals living in the London consular district can apply for a tax code under these two categories:
- The application for the Italian Tax Code, can be submitted to cf.londra@esteri.it by filling out the AA4/8 form with the following documentations:
- proof of address within London consular district.
- copy of passport.
- information about the reason for the Tax Code request.
- Or through a special power of attorneydelegating a person to submit the Tax Code application form directly to the offices of the Revenue Agency located in Italy, according to Article 1 of Ministerial Decree No. 281 of May 17, 2001.The Web Site addresses of the Italian Revenue Agency is agenziaentrate.it, while for the legalisation of foreign documents: Legalizzazione documenti – Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale
Foreign nationals who intend to stay in Italy can apply for a tax code under these two categories:
- Citizens of EU countries can apply for the Tax Code by submitting the AA4/8 form to a territorial office of the Italian Revenue Agency agenziaentrate.it. The request must be motivated and accompanied by a valid document (passport or identity card valid for expatriation).
- Citizens of non-EU countries can apply for a Tax Code:
- by the Single Immigration Desk, present in each Prefettura and responsible for issuing entry clearance (nulla osta) to foreign citizens who apply for a residence permit for employment or family reunification;
- by the Police Headquarters (Questura), State Police office, for foreign citizens who apply for other types of residence permits.