How to read a current Italian company extract
Before adding an Italian supplier to your records, use the current company extract (visura camerale ordinaria) to check details filed with the Italian Business Register. Start with the legal entity and the date the extract was issued.
Identify the legal entity
Compare the tax code on the extract with the code supplied by the company. Read the full registered name, including the legal form. If you record the REA number, include the province abbreviation shown alongside it.
Distinguish the registered office, branches and officers
The registered office is listed separately from shops, branches and other operating addresses. If you need to check signing authority, look at the person’s role and any powers shown on the extract. Check the referenced filings if the transaction requires specific powers.
A supplier example
If a quote lists a branch in Turin and the extract shows a registered office in Milan, compare the tax code first, then look for the branch under local units. Use a historical extract to look for a previous registered address. If the recipient asks for formal certification, check whether they need a Chamber of Commerce certificate.
Official source Registro Imprese