We have a number of resources specifically targeted at those buying, renting, refurbishing and selling real estate Italy
General Guides
Tax reliefs and incentives
- Taxing.It's online general guide to Italian property purchases
- Renting property in Italy (for Tenants)
- Renting property in Italy (for Landlords)
- Tax on Capital Gains
- Will purchasing real estate make me tax resident in Italy?
- Coming to live and Italy – the top ten tax mistakes
- The Visura Catastale
- Rent to Buy
- Tax FAQ's
- 10 Good Reasons For Hiring a Lawyer on a Real Estate transaction
- Tax Credit for Renovation and Refurbishment
- Tax Relief For Household Furniture and Appliances
- Tax Relief for Building Facades
- Tax Relief for Works in Earthquake Zones
- Flat Tax For Pensioners Coming to The South of Italy
- "Impatriates" - 70% tax break to attract "human capital" to Italy
Tables and Rates
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Purchasing Italian Real Estate – Individuals vs. Corporate Structure
There are a number of options for the purchase of Italian Real Esate. Here we look at the principal alternative options, but there are others.
National Identification Code (CIN) for Short-Term Rentals
What is the CIN? The CIN (Codice Identificativo Nazionale) for short-term rentals is a requirement introduced by Article 13 of Decree Law No. 145 of
Tax reliefs for Building Renovation Works – 2024
What are they? It is important to note that each tax relief has specific eligibility criteria, timings, deadlines and requirements, so consultation on any
Italian tax aspects of renting Italian real estate – for landlords
Short-Term Rentals Flat Tax We understand that the draft Italian FY 2026 Finance Law contains a proposal to raise, from 21% to 26% the flat
Land Registry Categories – Residential Property
The Land Registry Category is an important variable in determining the tax payable in respect of real estate. All registered property in Italy is assigned
Tax Relief for a New Air Conditioner
As the summer heatwave starts to make itself felt, we turn to air conditioning systems. The price of air conditioning kit continues to fall but
IVIE Tax Base Post Brexit
Brexit has had a potentially expensive impact for Italian tax residents owning real estate in the UK. Italian tax residents are required to pay a
Taxes on Second Homes in Italy
A second home in Italy If you have bought a house in Italy, but do not intend to live in it as your habitual abode
Tax on Disposal of Real Estate
General Rule In Italy, capital gains from the disposal (sale or transfer) of real estate are generally treated as miscellaneous income under Article 67 of
Table of Main Registration Taxes in Italy
This is a (very) simplified table of the registration taxes due on certain documents. The tax office will apply the tax according to the substance
Tax Relief for the Purchase of Furniture and Household Appliances
What is the Tax Relief? Italy’s recent Finance Law for 2020 extended the tax credit equal to 50% of a maximum of €10,000 of expenditure
The Visura Catastale
What is the Visura Catastrale The “visura catastale” (Land Registry Extract) is a document issued by the Italian Tax Agency containing information recorded at the
Italian Real Estate Purchase Guide
The Italian tax regime applicable to residential real estate can seem confusing. Real estate has always been an attractive source of income for governments around
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)
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
Rent to Buy: what it is and how it works
Do you want to buy a house but cannot find a bank to put up the finance you need. Are you concerned about making a
Foreign Asset Reporting, Section RW, IVIE & IVAFE – Wealth Tax on Foreign Property
Increase in IVIE and IVAFE Starting from FY 2024, the rate of IVIE, the tax on the value of foreign (non Italian) real estate located