Frequently asked questions about doing business in Italy
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Q: What are the requirements for a foreign company (from an EU Member State) that has obtained an Italian VAT number and wants to start exporting to Italy?
A: To import / export it is necessary to obtain a specific authorization issued by the Excise, Customs and Monopolies Agency.
All information and related forms are available on the following web page of the Excise, Customs and Monopolies Agency:
https://www.adm.gov.it/portale/en/ee/trader/aeo-authorized-economic-operator
Information and forms related to the procedures for issuing the EORI single customs code can be found on the following web page:
https://www.adm.gov.it/portale/dogane/operatore/ecustoms-aida/progetti-aida/eos