Provision No. 309107/2025, issued by the Italian Tax Authorities on July 28, 2025, introduces an optional VAT payment mechanism for certain B2B service arrangements.
Key Features of the Optional Regime
- Customer Pays VAT: The customer (recipient of services) pays VAT directly to the tax authorities on behalf of the supplier.
- Scope: Applies to services provided to companies in:
- Transportation
- Freight handling
- Logistics
- Eligible Contracts:
- Subcontracting
- Consortium assignments
- Similar arrangements
Operational Details
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Invoice Handling | Supplier issues invoice with VAT, but does not collect it |
| VAT Payment | Customer pays via Form F24 by the 16th of the following month |
| Liability | Supplier remains jointly liable for VAT |
| Notification | Both parties must jointly opt in and notify the tax authorities using a specific form |
| Duration | Option lasts 3 years from the date of notification |
| Subcontracting Chains | Each subcontractor relationship requires a separate notification |
Changes from Previous Rules
- The regime now extends beyond contracts involving manpower or use of customer equipment.
- It includes carriage of goods on behalf of third parties, broadening applicability.
⚠️ Considerations
- May conflict with road haulage tax benefits under Article 74(4) of Presidential Decree No. 633/1972.
- Businesses should assess compatibility on a case-by-case basis.
Source
New VAT Rules for Transport and Logistics: Client Can Opt to Pay from July 2025
- Approved model for communication with client and provider data
- From July 30, 2025, clients and providers in the freight transport and logistics sector can opt for VAT payment by the client
- Directive number 309107 from the Revenue Agency director issued rules for the special VAT payment regime by the client
- This regime was introduced by the 2025 budget law
- The optional regulation allows VAT payment on services through contracts while awaiting the reverse charge mechanism approval from the European Commission
Source: eutekne.info
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