VAT has to be paid before registering means of transport imported in Italy from third Countries.
Italian Tax Authorities published some guidelines highlighting the obligations and documents needed.
Source Italian Tax Administration – Letter ruling No. 778 of the 12 November 2021 (in Italian)
Contribution by Fausto Capello
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