Ho bisogno di una fattura per la mia azienda.

I need an invoice for my company.

Pronunciation

fat-TU-ra — three syllables, stress on the second.

When to use it

Ask at check-out if you are travelling for business and need to claim the expense. Always provide company details in advance.

What it means

'Fattura' (invoice) is a legally regulated document in Italy, different from a simple receipt. It must include the company's 'partita IVA' (VAT number) and 'codice fiscale'. Request it before the hotel closes the transaction — issuing a retroactive invoice is complicated.

Variations

Può intestare la fattura a nome della mia azienda?

Can you make the invoice out in my company's name?

You must provide the full legal company name, address, and VAT number

Qual è la partita IVA dell'hotel?

What is the hotel's VAT number?

Required for your company's accounting records

Può mandare la fattura via email?

Can you send the invoice by email?

Electronic invoicing ('fatturazione elettronica') is now standard in Italy

Mini Dialogue

— Ho bisogno di una fattura per la mia azienda. — Certo. Mi dà il nome dell'azienda, l'indirizzo e la partita IVA? — Eccoli sul biglietto da visita. — Perfetto. Le mando la fattura elettronica entro oggi.

— I need an invoice for my company. — Of course. Can you give me the company name, address, and VAT number? — Here they are on my business card. — Perfect. I will send the electronic invoice before the end of today.

Cultural Note

Since January 2019, electronic invoicing ('fatturazione elettronica') is mandatory for all Italian businesses. The invoice is issued through a government system. As a foreign company, you may receive a PDF copy — keep it for your records and VAT reclaim.

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