8 articles found for Contract in Italy

Italy Real Estate Purchase Checklist for Expat Buyers in 2026 Key Takeaways Buying a home in Italy requires strict adherence to local real estate laws, tax regulations, and notarization procedures....

Key Takeaways Hiring independent contractors in Italy provides flexibility for foreign businesses, but it requires strict adherence to local autonomy rules to avoid severe misclassification penalties. You must structure the...

Italian agency law is highly protective of the agent, and many statutory protections cannot be waived by contract, even if both parties agree. Termination of an agency agreement almost always...

Mandatory Minimums: Commercial leases in Italy are strictly governed by Law 392/1978, requiring a minimum "6+6" year duration for most businesses. Goodwill Indemnity: Tenants in retail or consumer-facing businesses are...

Progressive notice periods: Statutory notice periods in Italy scale from one to six months based on the agent's years of service. You cannot contractually reduce these minimums. Just cause exception:...

Double-Signature Rule: Under Italian law, unfair or onerous clauses (clausole vessatorie) must be specifically approved in writing with a second signature to be enforceable. Governing Law Limits: Choosing foreign law...

Double-signature rule is mandatory. Standard terms in B2B agreements require a separate, explicit signature to validate restrictive or vexatious clauses. No full liability waivers. Any clause attempting to exclude liability...

Purchasing a home in the Italian countryside, along the Amalfi Coast, or in a historic city center is a dream for many international buyers. However, navigating the Italian real estate...