- The Italian Revenue Agency clarified that the electronic invoicing ban for healthcare services to individuals applies only to professionals under specific health regulations.
- Paper invoices must be issued for VAT-exempt medical services by regulated health professionals, while others must use electronic invoicing.
- The Italian Chiropractors Association (AIC) protested their exclusion from VAT exemption and the electronic invoicing ban, despite legal recognition as a health profession.
- The electronic invoicing ban in healthcare also applies to taxable sales of medical devices by entities required to send data to the Health Card System, such as pharmacies and opticians.
- Purchases or rentals of CE-marked medical devices (e.g., contact lenses, hearing aids) are included in the scope of the paper invoicing requirement.
Source: eutekne.info
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