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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Prima Casa – Registration Tax – Failure to Transfer Residence
What Happens If You Fail to Transfer Residence Within 18 Months After Claiming the Italian “Prima Casa” Tax Relief? Many purchasers of Italian real estate
Agevolazione “Prima Casa” – Cittadini Italiani Residenti all’Estero (AIRE)
Sintesi delle condizioni applicabili (situazione normativa 2026) La normativa fiscale italiana prevede, al ricorrere di determinate condizioni, l’applicazione dell’aliquota ridotta dell’imposta di registro (2% anziché
TARI – Italian Refuse Disposal Tax
TARI: Italy’s Waste Collection Tax TARI is Italy’s waste management tax (Tassa sui Rifiuti). It applies to anyone who owns or uses a property in
IMU – Local Real Estate Ownership Tax
IMU – Tax on Ownership of Italian Real Estate IMU is Italy’s municipal property tax on real estate, introduced in 2012 to replace the previous
Purchasing Italian Real Estate – Individuals vs. Corporate Structure
There are a number of options for the purchase of Italian Real Estate. Here we look at the principal alternative options, but there are others.
National Identification Codes (CIR and CIN) for Short-Term Rentals
What is the CIR? The CIR i(codice Identificativo Regionale) is a mandatory regional identification code, a unique alphanumeric code assigned by each Region for any
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
2026 Legislative Changes A “Three Unit” Entrepreneurial Trigger (Presunzione d’Impresa) The 2026 Italian finance Law (Law 199/2025) has made some significant amendments to the tax
Land Registry Categories – Residential Property
Background The Land Registry Category is an important variable in determining the tax payable in respect of real estate. All registered property in Italy is
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 generally required to pay
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 Disposals of Real Estate by Individuals
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
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
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