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Free legal tips and articles on issues related to Italy

Italian Attorneys at S&P make available many useful articles, tips and advice on practical cases related to Italy ranging from property buying process and tax matters to inheritance and wills, insurance and claim compensation.

How to claim compensation in the event of car accident in Italy?

The Italian legislation (Legislative Decree No. 209 of September 7, 2005) establishes that motor vehicles, including trailers, can circulate on public roads (or equivalent areas) only if covered by third-party liability insurance. This insurance covers both liability for damage to property and for personal injury. This is mandatory insurance, with...

How capital gain is taxed when an Italian property is reselled?

The capital gain on Italian real estate is taxed in Italy only if the property is resold within five years from the purchase. The capital gain is calculated on the difference between the sale price and the original purchase price; however, some expenses can be deducted. The seller may choose...
Rent house in Italy. How is rental income taxed in Italy and in my Country?

Rent house in Italy. How is rental income taxed in Italy and in my Country?

The Italian tax rate on rental income is a flat tax on 21%. An agreement between Italy and Germany avoid a double taxation on the same income...
Guide to short term rentals regulations in Italy

Guide to short term rentals regulations in Italy

Guide to all the administrative and tax obligations a landlord resident abroad need to know in the case of short-term rental of his property in Italy...
Inherit an apartment in Italy. Obligations and taxes for heirs

Inherit an apartment in Italy. Obligations and taxes for heirs

If the value of the inheritance in Italy does not exceed one million euros, you will not pay inheritance tax (in Italy), but property transfer taxes are charged as a percentage of the cadastral value...
Own one or more houses in Italy. When an income tax return is required?

Own one or more houses in Italy. When an income tax return is required?

If you own one or more properties in Italy, it is necessary to pay the municipal property tax to the Italian tax agency.  No income tax return has to be submitted in Italy...
How to avoid paying the €90 Italian TV fee in your electricity bill

How to avoid paying the €90 Italian TV fee in your electricity bill

If you do not own a TV, it is important that you communicate this to the Italian Tax Agency through a paper form sent by recorded mail or an online request via the Tax Agency's website...
Annual property taxes in Italy. We have not received any bills

Annual property taxes in Italy. We have not received any bills

When you become a property owner in Italy, you pay a municipal property tax, called IMU, and waste tax on property, called TARI...
Find a house. All leading housing sites in Italy

Find a house. All leading housing sites in Italy

Here are some of the leading real estate sites in Italy where both real estate agents and individuals advertise. You will find homes such as stone houses, apartments, villas, castles and country homes...

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