Cross-border successions

The European Union Regulation No 650/2012 is now in full effect.  This covers “jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and acceptance and enforcement of authentic instruments in matters of succession.” The objective of the Regulation is to facilitate cross border successions making it […]

Tax for freelance teachers

Starting a new job as a freelance teacher?  The school might recommend that you get registered for VAT under the flat-tax regime (regime forfettario).  Nothing wrong with that – simplified accounting formalities, no need to add VAT onto invoices etc. But have a word with […]

Main Residence – Tax Relief on Purchase

You can save purchase tax (registration tax) on the purchase of Italian real estate if you elect to occupy as your main residence (in Italy) and actually occupy it as such for the five years following purchase. In order to occupy it as your main […]

Italy Tax Guide

Below is out guide in pdf format which you can download.   This is a very general guide and only intended to give some basic background information. It should not be seen as a substitute for specific advice. 

Tax Amnesty

As part of the recently installed Italian government’s somewhat controversial “amnesty programme” a number of ongoing Italian tax assessment, investigation and litigation proceedings can be settled at a discount. Also worthy of notice is the programme to enable taxpayers to present supplementary returns amending errors […]

Coming to live in Italy – think tax first!

Are you a retiree, pensioner (or even just young and rich) taking up residence in Italy?  Before doing so you should take a look at your assets and sources of income, and whether you should make any restructuring beforehand.  For example it may be possible […]

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