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Italy Google Merchant Center Suspended: Fix Guide 2026

Italy is one of Europe's fastest growing e-commerce markets, and Google enforces Italian consumer law compliance as part of its Merchant Center policy framework. If your Italian GMC account is suspended, the causes almost always trace back to IVA pricing, missing legal information pages, the statutory withdrawal right, or GDPR consent mechanics.

Key Causes and Fixes

1. IVA Not Included in Displayed Prices

Italian consumer law requires all prices shown to consumers to include IVA (Imposta sul Valore Aggiunto). The standard Italian IVA rate is 22%. Reduced rates apply to food (4% or 10%) and books (4%). Your product feed must submit EUR prices with IVA already included. Fix: configure your e-commerce platform to show prezzi IVA inclusa to Italian visitors and update your feed accordingly.

2. Missing Company Information (Informazioni Societarie)

The Decreto Legislativo 70/2003 requires all commercial Italian websites to display: company full legal name, sede legale, Partita IVA, REA or Registro delle Imprese number, and contact email. Fix: create a dedicated company information page and link it from your footer as Informazioni Legali.

3. Diritto di Recesso Notice and Modulo di Recesso

Articles 52-59 of the Codice del Consumo give Italian online shoppers a 14-day diritto di recesso (right of withdrawal) from distance purchases. Your website must have a dedicated recesso page explaining the 14-day window, the return process, and the refund timeline. You must also provide a model modulo di recesso. A policy denying this right violates Italian law.

4. GDPR and Garante Cookie Consent Requirements

Italy's Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali has specific cookie guidelines requiring genuine user choice between accepting and refusing cookies, with no pre-ticked boxes. Google checks for compliant consent mechanisms. Your informativa sulla privacy must be in Italian and cover all data processing activities with GDPR Article 6 legal bases. Fix: implement a Garante-compliant CMP and configure Google tags to be consent-conditional.

5. Condizioni Generali di Vendita (CGV)

Your condizioni generali di vendita must be in Italian, clearly written, and must not contain clauses that limit statutory consumer rights. Link it prominently in the footer and reference it at checkout before order confirmation.

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Fix and Appeal Steps

  1. Update all feed and website prices to be IVA-inclusive (22% standard rate) in EUR.
  2. Create a company information page with Partita IVA, sede legale, and Registro Imprese number.
  3. Add a diritto di recesso page with the model modulo di recesso. Link from footer.
  4. Implement a Garante-compliant cookie consent tool. Update informativa sulla privacy in Italian.
  5. Review and update condizioni generali di vendita in Italian. Link from footer and checkout.
  6. Request a Google re-crawl via Search Console.
  7. Submit your reinstatement appeal with documentation of each change.

FAQ

Why was my Italian Google Merchant Center account suspended?

Italian GMC suspensions typically result from IVA not included in displayed prices, missing company information (Partita IVA, sede legale), inadequate diritto di recesso notice, GDPR non-compliance under the Garante, or business identity that cannot be verified.

Do Italian Google Shopping prices need to include IVA?

Yes. Italian consumer law requires that all prices shown to consumers include IVA (22% standard). Feed prices and website prices must both be IVA-inclusive and must match exactly.

What is the diritto di recesso and do I need it on my Italian store?

The diritto di recesso is the statutory right of withdrawal. Online shoppers in Italy have 14 days to withdraw from a distance purchase. Your site must have a dedicated recesso page and a model modulo di recesso. A policy that denies this right violates Italian law.

Does Italy's Garante affect my Google Merchant Center account?

Indirectly. Italy's Garante enforces GDPR and has specific guidance on cookie consent. Google checks for compliant consent mechanisms. A site loading advertising cookies before consent fails this check and contributes to suspension risk.

How long does an Italian GMC reinstatement appeal take?

Google reviews appeals within 3 to 7 business days. Fix all compliance issues before submitting. Partial fixes result in denied appeals and cooldown periods that delay reinstatement further.

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