For Chinese companies
European VAT Number
Opening an Italian VAT number and registering in the EU VIES system, with the accounting and tax representation needed to keep them in good standing.
What the service covers
Initial services
- Opening of a local unit in Italy
- Appointment of an Italian tax representative
- Opening of an Italian VAT number
- Registration in the EU VIES system
Expected timeline: 15–20 business days from receipt of documents and payment.
Annual accounting service
- Regular bookkeeping
- VAT returns, income tax, EU listings, reporting obligations
- Ongoing tax assistance
Billing: annual upfront or quarterly.
Tax representative
- Client-nominated: the client may appoint its own tax representative residing in Italy
- Or provided by the partner firm: acceptance of fiscal representation, fiscal address, VAT compliance and related tax obligations
Billing: monthly or annual upfront.
Documents required
To be provided by the client:
- Company charter and articles, in Italian or English
- Company registry certificate
- Passport of the legal representative
- Board resolution for opening the local unit and/or appointing the tax representative
Our partner: Zedra Tax & Legal
This service is provided through our partner Zedra Tax & Legal, Via Boccaccio 29, 20121 Milan. ZOHKT coordinates the work, so that product compliance, local presence and tax compliance proceed as one project.
Zedra Tax & Legal also provides accounting and tax advisory, legal services and secretarial support.