Definition of “partecipazione qualificata” – the significant shareholding

Tax Code Definition The definition of qualified participation can be found in section 67 of the Italian Tax Code.A qualified/significant shareholding is defined as any shareholding (excluding savings shares – “azioni di risparmio”) in the capital or assets of a Company (as defined – see below) carrying, either: a) more than 2% (5% for non-quoted […]

Extension of deadline for tax payments from 1 July 2019 to 30 September for Italian individual taxpayers subject to the new ISA’s

The Italian Tax Agency has issued a resolution (no .64/E of 28 June), regarding the changes introduced by Article 12 V of Decree no. 34/2019 (Decreto Crescita/Growth Decree 2019). The Decree extended the tax payment deadline of 1 July (normally 30 June, but being a Sunday the deadline was automatically moved back to the next […]

The Double Whammy

What is the “Double Whammy” in Italian tax? The “double whammy” is what hits certain individuals who have recently moved to Italy and new businesses in the second year after start-up. No tax in your first year You pay no tax in your first year after the move but the tax due for that first […]

Flat tax regime – Tax Agency Resolution

A taxpayer who has worked for an employer in the two tax periods prior to the intended start of the flat tax regime (regime forfettario agevolato) cannot apply for the regime if he or she will be mainly working for the ex-employer once self-employed.  The reason for this rule is to reduce the possibility that […]

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Search Term Response Italy Tax Year Italian Tax Year The tax year in Italy ends on 31 December of each year.Companies, partnership and other bodies corporate can choose their own financial year end and direct tax filings will be set according to their chosen accounting period.  VAT returns however are based on the calendar year.  […]

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 easier for European citizens to handle the legal side of […]

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 us before you do.  You might be exempt tax under […]

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 residence you need to get registered as resident with your […]

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 or omissions in returns filed up to 31 October 2017. […]

Flat Tax for pensioners coming to live in the South of Italy – 10 years at 7%

What does the special tax relief consist of? A 7% flat tax on all income for all pensioners (regardless of nationality) who: have been tax resident outside Italy for at least five (5) years prior to the tax year in which they become Italian tax resident; transfer their tax residence to one of the Regions in […]