e-Invoicing in Italy

The Sistema di Interscambio (SdI) at the Center of e-Invoicing in Italy

Italy was one of the first European countries to extend mandatory e-Invoicing from public administrations to the private sector. Since 2019, businesses have been required to issue and receive B2B invoices through a centralized system, while for B2C transactions, electronic invoices are issued when requested by the consumer. This evolution of e-Invoicing in Italy has positioned the country as a leading reference in Europe’s transition toward digital tax processes.

Italy’s e-Invoicing system is built around the Sistema di Interscambio (SdI), the centralized exchange platform managed by the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate). Invoices are generated in XML format in accordance with the FatturaPA schema and transmitted through the SdI before reaching the recipient. The platform validates both the structure and content of each invoice and returns status notifications indicating whether the document has been delivered, rejected, or could not be sent.

For businesses, however, e-Invoicing compliance in Italy involves much more than converting an invoice into XML. Companies also need to integrate the process with their ERP or accounting systems, manage the status messages returned by the SdI, and ensure invoices are electronically stored in accordance with Italian requirements. An integrated e-Invoicing and e-Reporting solution in Italy can automate invoice issuance, receipt, and archiving workflows, reducing manual intervention and streamlining invoice data processing within the ERP.

This video is particularly useful for companies already doing business in Italy or preparing to start invoicing there. It explains how e-Invoicing works in Italy, how an electronic invoice moves through the SdI, which validations take place, and how the entire process can be integrated with internal ERP and business systems.