Taxes

Demystify taxes in Italy and learn to navigate the fiscal system with clarity whether you’re an employee, a freelancer, or a business owner.

Inheritance tax in Italy: Complete guide for expats

Inheritance tax applies in Italy and is paid by beneficiaries of a will, rather than being settled by the estate prior to any payments being made to beneficiaries. Because these taxes can apply to expats and international residents who inherit, it’s useful to get an overview of how the taxes apply and are calculated. This […]

Selling property in Italy: Complete guide for residents and non-residents 2026

Selling a home can be one of life’s biggest financial decisions that can often feel complex, stressful, and overwhelming, with many hidden costs and legal requirements. Selling a home in a different country can be even trickier as you’ll need to navigate a different legal and practical process. Whether you’re selling property in Italy as […]

VAT refunds in Italy: A guide to tax-free shopping 2026

Shoppers leaving the EU may be able to get a VAT tax refund in Italy, potentially saving as much as 22% on the cost of their spending. Read on to learn more. Value Added Tax (VAT) is added to the cost of many goods sold in Italy. If you’re buying items in Italy and then […]

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Double taxation agreement for expats in Italy

Living in Italy does not necessarily mean paying tax twice on the same income. If you receive a salary, pension, rental income, or investment income across borders, Italy’s double taxation agreements can help determine which country has the right to tax that income and how you can claim relief from double taxation. This guide is […]

Taxes for expats in Italy: how do they work and how to pay

Italian taxes for expats can feel confusing because your visa, local resident registration, and tax status do not necessarily follow the same rules. One of the first things to establish is whether you are considered an Italian tax resident, as this generally determines whether Italy taxes your worldwide income or only certain Italian-source income. Your […]

What is IVA in Italy? VAT and Partita IVA explained

In Italy, IVA means value added tax, but you may also hear it when people talk about a partita IVA (VAT number) or the rules for issuing invoices. That can make it hard to tell whether you need to charge VAT, register for a VAT number, or simply understand VAT on a bill. This guide […]

Withholding tax in Italy: Rules and treaty relief

Withholding tax in Italy can look simple when you look at a rate table. However, cross-border cases rarely stop at one percentage. The overall result can change depending on the payment type, your tax residence, and whether a treaty or EU rule applies. Online, you’ll find plenty of corporate tax tables that list a lot […]

Italy tax residency and the 183-day rule explained

Spending 183 days in Italy can make you a tax resident, but it isn’t the only test. Italy also looks at where your family life is based, where your home is, and whether you’re on the local resident register. Find out how the rules work, how to count your days, and what to do if […]

Italy golden visa tax benefits in 2026

Italy’s “golden visa” is officially the Investor Visa for Italy, and it doesn’t come with tax benefits automatically. Those depend on separate residency rules and elections. Find out which investments qualify, how the application works, and how visa status, tax residency, and citizenship differ. The Italian investor visa and Italian tax benefits are two separate […]

The tax system in Italy

Learn all about taxes in Italy, including personal and corporate levies, VAT, inheritance laws, and all the latest rates.

The codice fiscale: ID numbers in Italy

Find out why you need a codice fiscale when moving to Italy, including what this identification number is used for and how to apply.

How to file your income taxes in Italy in 2026

Learn how to file your income tax in Italy, who needs to pay it, and what happens if you don’t do it on time.

Taxes for freelancers and the self-employed in Italy in 2026

Discover how self-employed and freelance tax rules work in Italy, including advice on rates, eligibility and how to register.