Italy e-invoicing
Italy has required electronic invoicing through the Sistema di Interscambio (SdI) since 2019, using its own FatturaPA XML schema. It is the most mature e-invoicing regime in the EU.
- Timeline
- Live since 2019
- Scope
- B2B + B2C mandatory via SdI
- Platform
- SdI (Sistema di Interscambio)
Mandate timeline
- 2019B2B and B2C e-invoicing via SdI becomes mandatory.
Formats
FatturaPAUBL 2.1 (interoperability)
How InvoiceHub helps today
InvoiceHub validates and generates EN 16931 UBL invoices today; for EU-wide interoperability, validating the EN 16931 representation is a useful first step. FatturaPA schema support is on our roadmap.
Frequently asked questions
What is FatturaPA?
FatturaPA is Italy’s national XML invoice format, exchanged through the SdI platform. It predates EN 16931 and uses its own schema.
Is e-invoicing mandatory in Italy?
Yes — Italy has required B2B and B2C e-invoicing via SdI since 2019.
Can InvoiceHub help with FatturaPA?
InvoiceHub validates and generates EN 16931 UBL today, which helps with EU interoperability and pre-checks. FatturaPA schema support is on the roadmap.