- The new Italian Unified VAT Code (Testo Unico IVA) takes effect on 1 January 2027, consolidating over 50 years of VAT legislation into a single framework aligned with EU standards.
- The reform unifies existing rules without major changes to tax rates or liability, merging laws into 171 articles organized in 18 titles to mirror EU Directive 2006/112/EC.
- Digital compliance tools, such as mandatory e-invoicing and pre-filled returns, are formally embedded in the new code.
- Key updates include mandatory digital customs evidence for exports and clarified VAT rules for digital services like streamed events.
- All previous VAT-specific decrees and conflicting amendments will be repealed as of 1 January 2027.
Source: meridianglobalservices.com
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