Italy has always been known for its high taxes, corruption, and byzantine bureaucracy, making it look like hell on Earth; why would you even consider moving there? This picture cannot be farther from the truth. Yes, Italy has a bad reputation in regards to bureaucracy and takes, but it also took several steps forward to …
Italy Representative office VISA: what you need to know There are common misconceptions about the business VISA options in Italy; many people think that you need to invest large sums of money to secure a VISA to Italy. In Italy there is an often overlooked VISA that allows you to enter Italy without investing large …
Does Italy have a golden visa program? How has it changed in 2021? Since early 2017, Italy has launched two investment immigration programmes for people outside of the European Union. The one we’ll look at here concerns what is commonly called the “Golden Visa” which is essentially a visa for people looking to invest in Italy. Other countries …
730 Tax Form in Italy: what it is and how to fill it properly This income tax return form is the result of the tax agency trying to simplify paying taxes so as to encourage citizens to pay them in full and on time. It is becoming increasingly popular due to its efficiency and this past year, a record …
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Get paid to move to Italy in this 4 places’ list In 2017 the town of Candela in the Puglia region of Southern Italy began offering up to €2,000 to entice people into moving to the village of less than 2,000 inhabitants. Several other Italian towns have since followed suit albeit for a limited time only. Those looking to move …
The Italian fiscal code number: what is it and why is so important? Every country has a unique code to identify its taxpayers called Tax Identification Number (TIN); the Italian TIN is called Codice Fiscale or Fiscal Code Number. The Italian fiscal code is not simply used to file your tax return, but rather to complete numerous tasks …
Italian Bank Accounts for Foreigners: best tips and recommendations If you’re opening a bank account in Italy there are three paths. You can open a traditional account at any number of small regional banks, you can open an account with the Italian Post Office, or you can choose from a number of online banks such as N26 which are becoming more popular. The choice will …
The most common rental contracts in Italy Italy’s laws strongly favor the renter (see L.n.392/1978 called the ‘Fair Rent’ Act, L.n.431/1998, and even the Constitution, all of which are available in English). Landlords cannot arbitrarily evict tenants without paying serious compensation, even in the case of non-payment by the tenant. The eviction process can sometimes be very long given …
Dual Citizenship USA Italy: everything you need to know So, you’re an American wondering about the path on how to apply for Italian citizenship. Both Italy and the United States allow for dual citizenship. There are a couple paths you can take—all of them long, not necessarily difficult, but very specific.The first you’ve probably seen …
Become an Italian resident: our ultimate guide Before you move to Italy you might be wondering about the residence permit, what it requires, and if there are any benefits associated with it. Whether you plan on going to work in Italy, to study, or to retire, you’ll need to apply for the residence permit. Obtaining the Residence Permit …
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