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AA4/8 — Application for a tax code (codice fiscale)

The form to get an Italian tax code, report a change of details or request a duplicate card.

The form is downloaded and submitted on the authority's website.

What this form is for

  • Get a codice fiscale, the 16-character code that identifies you to Italian authorities: work contract, lease, bank account, healthcare, and so on.
  • The same form is used to report a change of personal details or to ask for a duplicate tax code card or health card.

Documents to have ready

  • The completed AA4/8 form (an English version is available)
  • A valid passport or identity card
  • For non-EU nationals: proof of your right to stay in Italy as well (visa, residence permit, etc.)

Where to send it

  • At an Agenzia delle Entrate office, by appointment for a first application; from abroad, at the Italian consulate in your country of residence.
  • Non-EU nationals arriving for work or family reunification usually get it at the Sportello Unico per l'immigrazione or the Questura.

Our tips

  • Always download the latest version from the official site.
  • Keep a copy of what you send, with the date you sent it.

The information on this page is general. If in doubt, the official source prevails.