Italy Exempt Reason Codes

Here is a general list of VAT exemption reason codes with their descriptions for Italy.

CodeDescription
N1excluded pursuant to Art. 15
N2.1not subject to VAT under the articles from 7 to 7-septies of DPR 633/72
N2.2not subject – other cases
N3.1not taxable - exportations
N3.2not taxable - intra Community transfers
N3.3not taxable - transfers to San Marino
N3.4not taxable - transactions treated as export supplies
N3.5not taxable - for declaration of intent
N3.6not taxable – other transactions that don’t contribute to the determination of ceiling
N4exempt
N5margin regime / VAT not exposed on invoice
N6reverse charge (for transactions in reverse charge or for self invoicing for purchase of extra UE services or for import of goods only in the cases provided for) (this code is no longer permitted to use on invoices emitted from 1 January 2021 )
N6.1reverse charge - transfer of scrap and of other recyclable materials
N6.2reverse charge - transfer of gold and pure silver
N6.3reverse charge - subcontracting in the construction sector
N6.4reverse charge - transfer of buildings
N6.5reverse charge - transfer of mobile phones
N6.6reverse charge - transfer of electronic products
N6.7reverse charge - provisions in the construction and related sectors
N6.8reverse charge - transactions in the energy sector
N6.9reverse charge - other cases
N7VAT paid in other EU countries (telecommunications, tele-broadcasting and electronic services provision pursuant to Art. 7 -sexies letter f, g, art. 74-sexies Italian Presidential Decree 633/72)