Context of the SdI Italy invoice
Since 1 January 2019, companies are required to issue their electronic invoices in Italy in electronic format via the SdI (Sistema di Interscambio) platform. All Italian companies, regardless of their sector (B2G, B2B, B2C), must now dematerialize their invoices via the SdI.
What will change on October 1, 2020
From 1 October 2020, the IDS will replace 3 VAT exemption codes with more explicit codes.
– Thus, code 2 (not subject) is subdivided into 2.1 and 2.2.
– Code 3 (not taxable) is subdivided into 3.1 to 3.6
– And code 6 (reverse charge) is subdivided into 6.1 to 6.9
This change is not insignificant, because in addition to the fact that business software must integrate this change, this data is often stored in a 1-character area, so it is necessary to provide for the adaptation of the EDI interfaces concerned.
SdI: use a service provider for its Italian electronic invoicing
If you have used an external service provider to manage your Italian e-invoicing via the SdI, this service provider will be able to support you in this change.