Thinking of moving to Italy?
Tax · Property · Wealth
Understanding the tax, property and wealth considerations that come with moving to, living in or investing in Italy.
Moving to Italy
Moving to Italy can raise important questions about taxation, property, pensions and family wealth.
Whether you are considering retirement, purchasing a home, transferring your tax residence or managing assets across borders, understanding the Italian rules before making decisions can make the process clearer.
Moving to Italy provides information for international individuals and families considering a move, investment or long-term connection with Italy.
Considering retirement in Italy?
Italy offers a special 7% substitute tax regime for certain foreign pensioners who transfer their tax residence to qualifying Italian municipalities.
Understanding the eligibility requirements, the income covered by the regime and the consequences of becoming Italian tax resident is essential before making the move.
Thinking of buying a home in Italy?
Buying property in Italy can create tax and reporting obligations even when you remain resident abroad.
Property ownership and Italian tax residence are separate questions. Understanding acquisition taxes, annual obligations, rental income and the tax implications of a future sale can help you plan with greater clarity.
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Italy’s New Residents Tax Regime
Italy offers a special tax regime for qualifying individuals who transfer their tax residence to Italy.
Under the regime, eligible new residents may opt for a fixed annual substitute tax on foreign-source income, regardless of the amount of qualifying foreign income received.
Under the current rules, the annual substitute tax is €300,000, with the possibility of extending the regime to qualifying family members subject to a separate fixed amount.
Family wealth across borders
Trusts, succession and family wealth structures can interact with Italian tax and legal rules in complex ways. Understanding those interactions is particularly important when moving to Italy or holding Italian assets.
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Italy from an international perspective
Moving to Italy is rarely just an Italian question.
Your country of origin, existing assets, pensions, investments, property and family arrangements can all affect the decisions involved.
Moving to Italy helps international individuals and families understand the Italian side of these cross-border questions.
Would you like to discuss your move to Italy?
We can arrange a complimentary and confidential introductory call to understand your circumstances and the professional assistance you may require.
Where appropriate, we can introduce you to experienced tax and legal professionals, trustees and family offices whose
professional standing and experience have been independently referenced by reputable sources.
There is no charge for this initial conversation.