In recent months, registration with the VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) has evolved from a simple technical step into a real operational bottleneck for many foreign companies seeking to operate legally in Italy.
This change is having a significant impact in particular on:
- non-EU companies, especially Asian businesses
- e-commerce sellers active on Amazon, Temu and other marketplaces
- companies operating through a fiscal representative
- digital commerce operators and cross-border sellers
Today, opening an Italian VAT number and obtaining VIES registration is no longer an automatic process.
The new approach of the Italian Revenue Agency: more controls, more guarantees
The Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) is increasingly requiring the submission of surety bonds as guarantees for VAT obligations, especially in cases involving foreign entities or digital business models.
These guarantees have become a key requirement for:
- activating an Italian VAT number
- registering in the VIES system
- carrying out ongoing commercial activities in Italy
Without an adequate surety bond, the concrete risk is an operational block or a significant slowdown in tax procedures.
The real issue: surety bonds not suited to international e-commerce
The regulatory framework is clear.
The problem arises at the operational level.
Traditional surety bonds available on the Italian market are often:
- difficult to obtain for non-EU companies
- slow to issue
- poorly aligned with digital and marketplace-based business models
This gap has left many companies and tax advisors without truly effective solutions.
The solution: VIES surety bonds designed for non-EU companies and marketplaces
This is exactly where we step in.
Today, we are able to place and distribute VIES surety bonds in Italy, specifically designed for:
- non-EU companies without a permanent establishment
- cross-border and digital sales
- sellers and operators on Amazon, Temu and other marketplaces
- fiscal representatives and tax advisory firms
This is not a generic, off-the-shelf guarantee.
It is a tailor-made insurance solution, developed in line with:
- the latest guidelines of the Italian Revenue Agency
- the operational needs of international e-commerce
- the expectations of Italian tax authorities
Tangible benefits for companies selling in Italy
From a practical standpoint, this solution provides:
- a more predictable VAT number activation process
- VIES access supported by compliant guarantees
- fewer bureaucratic delays
- greater business continuity for marketplace sellers
For foreign companies operating in Italy, this means reducing uncertainty and protecting their business.
Today the real question is not “if”, but “which” VIES surety bond
For advisors, fiscal representatives and non-EU companies, the issue is no longer whether a VIES surety bond will be required.
The real challenge is having one that is:
- fully compliant
- accepted by the Italian Revenue Agency
- immediately operational
We have the solution!
🔗 https://viessurety.com/
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VIES Surety – European Brokers