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PhrasesTaking a TaxiPuò emettere una fattura?
B2formal

Può emettere una fattura?

Can you issue an invoice?

Pronunciation

'Emettere' — 'e-MET-te-re'. Four syllables; double 't'; stress on second syllable.

When to use it

Ask when travelling for business purposes and you need a proper VAT invoice rather than a simple receipt for your company's accounting.

What it means

'Fattura' is the official Italian term for a VAT invoice (factura). It differs from a 'ricevuta' (receipt) in that it includes full tax details. Italian licensed taxis can issue 'fatture' upon request with their P.IVA (VAT number).

Variations

Ho bisogno della partita IVA per la fattura.

I need the VAT number for the invoice.

Explains what information you need for your company.

La mia azienda ha bisogno della fattura.

My company needs the invoice.

States the business purpose clearly.

Può fare la fattura elettronica?

Can you issue an electronic invoice?

Since 2019, Italy mandates electronic invoicing ('fattura elettronica') for most B2B transactions.

Mini Dialogue

— Può emettere una fattura? — Certo. Mi dia il codice fiscale o la partita IVA dell'azienda. — Eccolo: IT12345678901. — Perfetto, gliela mando via email.

— Can you issue an invoice? — Certainly. Give me the tax code or VAT number of the company. — Here it is: IT12345678901. — Perfect, I'll send it to you by email.

Cultural Note

Italy's electronic invoicing system ('Sistema di Interscambio') is among the most advanced in Europe. All licensed Italian taxis can issue digital invoices. Keep the driver's P.IVA (found on their dashboard card) for your records.