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Start with the shipment path: Goods arriving from outside the EU must clear customs on entry into Italy. Goods already in EU free circulation and moving from another member state...
Last updated October 2026. A representative office ( ufficio di rappresentanza ) suits a non-commercial presence: market research, information gathering, promotion and liaison. It does not suit a local team...
Italy's Golden Power regime, set out in Decree-Law 21/2012 as amended, lets the government veto, condition, or oppose transactions involving strategic assets. A filing obligation depends on what the target...
Italy's Digital Nomad Visa (launched 2024) targets highly skilled remote workers with foreign employers or clients, a clean criminal record, and annual income typically around EUR 28,000 or higher. The...
Italian citizenship by descent (jus sanguinis) is one of the most generous in the world, but cases through a female ancestor born before 1 January 1948 usually require a lawsuit...
Most foreigners can legally buy real estate in Italy, but non-EU buyers must satisfy the Reciprocity Principle or hold a valid Italian residence permit. US, UK and Australian citizens generally...
Short-term rentals in Italy (including Airbnb-style lets) must now have a National Identification Code (Codice Identificativo Nazionale - CIN) issued by the Ministry of Tourism. Existing hosts have a strict...
If you are hurt in Italy, call 112, get medical help, take photos, collect witness details, and identify all vehicles and insurance companies before leaving the scene. The CAI or...
When a foreigner who owns Italian property dies, Italian authorities usually apply the law of the deceased's last habitual residence, unless a valid will chose another national law under EU...
Italy has largely replaced the famous 70-90% tax exemption for inbound workers with a tighter 50% exemption regime, capped at EUR 600,000 of income and limited to 5 years. The...
Italy allows individuals and small non-fallible businesses to wipe out or heavily cut debts using esdebitazione procedures under the Codice della crisi d'impresa e dell'insolvenza (CCII), often still called the...
Accidents & Injuries in Italy: A Practical Legal Guide for Victims You can usually claim compensation in Italy for injuries caused by someone else's fault, including road accidents, workplace injuries,...
Foreign investors usually choose between a traditional S.r.l. (more flexible, more respected by banks) and a simplified S.r.l. (S.r.l.s) (cheaper to set up, but more rigid and sometimes less bank-friendly)....
Foreign firms have eight days from the discovery of a defect to notify an Italian supplier, or they risk losing all warranty rights under Article 1495 of the Italian Civil...
Shareholders' agreements ( patti parasociali ) in Italy are generally limited to a five-year duration for unlisted companies, requiring active renewal to remain enforceable. The Italian "Golden Power" legislation grants...
Italy's "Golden Power" legislation allows the government to veto or impose conditions on foreign investments in strategic sectors, including high-tech, AI, and semiconductors. Mandatory notification to the Presidency of the...
Italian technology manufacturers must comply with EU Regulation 2021/821, which governs the export, brokering, and transit of dual-use items that can be used for both civil and military purposes. The...
Italian exporters must comply with Regulation (EU) 2021/821, which governs "dual-use" items that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. The primary regulatory authority in Italy is UAMA...
Joint custody is the default: Under Italian law, affidamento condiviso (joint custody) is the legal standard, ensuring the child maintains a continuous relationship with both parents regardless of nationality. Habitual...
The S.r.l. (Società a responsabilità limitata) is the most flexible and popular corporate structure for foreign investors entering the Italian market. An Italian Notary Public is legally required to oversee...