What Is It?
The Italian codice fiscale is an alphanumeric identification code of 16 characters, issued by the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate). It is similar in function to a Social Security Number in the United States or a National Insurance Number in the United Kingdom.
The codice fiscale serves to unambiguously identify individuals — regardless of citizenship or residency status — in dealings with Italian public administrations, private individuals, and entities. It was originally designed for the Italian tax office but is now used across a wide range of official contexts, including the health system, private contracts, banking, and real estate.
For natural persons, the code is 16 alphanumeric characters, computed from your name, date of birth, gender, and place of birth. The algorithm is public and deterministic — meaning the same inputs always produce the same code.
Having a codice fiscale does not imply any Italian tax obligations. You are subject to Italian tax duties only if you own or inherit qualifying Italian assets, are an Italian tax resident, or earn Italian taxable income.
The codice fiscale never expires. Once obtained, it is valid for life — unless you legally change your name, in which case a new code may be required.
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