FatturaPA-compliant invoices for the Italian market
Italy was the first EU country to mandate universal e-invoicing (B2B + B2C since 2019). Frihet generates valid FatturaPA 1.2.2 XML with XAdES-BES signature. XML download and format validation are fully supported. Automated SDI submission is in development — expected Q3, pending Agenzia delle Entrate certificate provisioning.
FatturaPA XML download: fully supported. Automated SDI API submission is in development — expected Q3, pending Agenzia delle Entrate certificate provisioning. Download the signed XML today and upload it to the SDI portal manually.
The Italian FatturaPA mandate
Italy mandated B2G e-invoicing in 2015 and extended it to all B2B and B2C transactions in January 2019. Every invoice must be in FatturaPA 1.2.2 XML format, digitally signed, and transmitted through the SDI (Sistema di Interscambio) — the state-operated clearance network managed by Agenzia delle Entrate.
Jan 2019
Mandatory since
SDI
Transmission network
FatturaPA 1.2.2
Format
Technical requirements
Format: FatturaPA 1.2.2
All Italian invoices must use the FatturaPA XML schema. FPR12 for B2B/B2C, FPA12 for public administration.
Digital signature: XAdES-BES
Invoices must carry a valid XAdES-BES electronic signature using a certificate issued by an accredited certification authority recognized by Agenzia delle Entrate.
Transmission: SDI clearance network
Invoices must be submitted to the SDI (Sistema di Interscambio). SDI validates, routes to the recipient, and returns a delivery receipt (consegnata/accettata/rifiutata).
Automated submission: Q3 roadmap
Automated SDI API submission requires a digital certificate from Agenzia delle Entrate, currently in provisioning. Until Q3, Frihet provides valid signed XML for manual upload to the SDI portal.
How Frihet handles Italian compliance
Generate signed FatturaPA XML today; automated SDI submission arrives Q3.
FatturaPA 1.2.2 XML generation
Frihet builds valid FatturaPA XML with all mandatory fields: document type (TD01/TD04/TD24), VAT regime (RF01/RF19), nature codes (N1-N7), and codice destinatario.
XAdES-BES electronic signature
Frihet applies an XAdES-BES signature to the FatturaPA document. The signed XML is ready for submission to the SDI portal or for automated API upload once cert provisioning is complete.
Download-ready signed XML
Download the signed FatturaPA XML from Frihet and upload it to the Agenzia delle Entrate "Fatture e Corrispettivi" portal. Full status tracking (consegnata / accettata / rifiutata) is available in-app.
Automated SDI submission — Q3 roadmap
Direct SDI API submission is in development. Expected Q3, pending Agenzia delle Entrate certificate provisioning. Italian workspace users will be notified when automated submission goes live.
FAQ — FatturaPA and Italy
Is Frihet's Italian e-invoicing live today?
FatturaPA XML generation and XAdES-BES digital signature are fully supported today. You can download the signed XML and upload it to the SDI portal. Automated API submission directly from Frihet to SDI is in development — expected Q3.
Why is SDI automated submission not available yet?
Automated SDI API submission requires a digital certificate issued by Agenzia delle Entrate. The certificate provisioning process is underway. Until it is complete, download the signed XML and upload it manually. This covers full legal compliance.
What document types does Frihet support?
Frihet generates TD01 (standard invoice), TD04 (credit note), and TD24 (deferred invoice). Additional types on the roadmap.
What VAT regimes are supported?
RF01 (ordinary), RF19 (forfettario flat-rate since 2024), and main nature codes N1-N7 for VAT exemptions, exclusions, and non-taxable transactions.
What is the SDI?
The Sistema di Interscambio (SDI) is Italy's state-operated invoice clearance network, managed by Agenzia delle Entrate. All Italian invoices must pass through SDI, which validates and routes them to the recipient.
FatturaPA-ready for Italy
Download signed FatturaPA XML today. Automated SDI submission Q3.
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