Italian Fiscal Representative Update: What E‑commerce Sellers Need to Know

Recent developments in Italy are creating urgent VAT compliance challenges for non‑EU e‑commerce sellers.

P&S VAT Compliance Services SRL, a fiscal representative previously used by some non‑EU sellers in Italy, has officially entered liquidation. As a result, it is no longer authorised to act as a fiscal representative. If your business was represented by P&S, you must act quickly to remain compliant with Italian VAT regulations.

While your Italian VAT number should still be active, you must appoint a new fiscal representative to remain compliant with Italian VAT law and avoid deregistration.

Why Italian fiscal representative VAT compliance matters

Under Italian VAT law, non‑EU sellers are legally required to have an appointed fiscal representative at all times. This representative acts on your behalf with the Italian tax authorities and is responsible for VAT filings, payments, and compliance reporting.

Since P&S is no longer operating, it can no longer carry out these duties. As a result, affected sellers are temporarily without valid fiscal representation, creating a serious VAT compliance risk.

This is where AVASK can step in!

How AVASK can support your transition

If you previously worked with P&S, AVASK can seamlessly take over as your Italian fiscal representative. Importantly, this does not mean starting again from scratch.

By appointing AVASK, you can:

• Maintain your existing Italian VAT number
• Restore continuous fiscal representation
• Stay compliant with Italian VAT compliance rules
• Avoid missed filings and penalties
• Ensure marketplace‑ready VAT status

Our VAT specialists handle the full transition process, making the changeover smooth and efficient, so you can stay focused on growing your business.

Why taking action now is essential

Timing matters. Acting promptly helps you avoid unnecessary risks and administrative complications.

Without a valid fiscal representative:

• You may fall out of compliance with Italian VAT law
• The Italian tax authorities may suspend or cancel your VAT number
• VAT returns could be missed, leading to penalties and interest
• Online marketplaces, including Amazon, may restrict or suspend your listings
• Reinstating VAT compliance later can be costly and time‑consuming

To put it simply, avoiding a gap in fiscal representation protects both your VAT number and your ability to sell in Italy. Transitioning to a new fiscal representative does not have to be complicated. AVASK specialises in VAT compliance for non‑EU e‑commerce sellers and regularly supports businesses through changes like this.