The Schengen shuffle in Italy

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If you love Italy but you feel a permanent move is not right for you at the moment, or you don’t want to be subject to the obligations coming from a permanent residency in Italy, mainly related to tax, or if you don’t fulfil the strict requirements…

Your driving licence in Italy

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If you move to Italy, you may want to know if the driving licence taken in your country allows you to legally drive in Italy. Unfortunately, not all driving licences can be converted into an Italian one. Driving licences issued by an EU…

The International Will in Italy

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If you have properties and assets in different countries, you may be interested in knowing more about the international will. The international will was created in the Washington Convention on 26 October 1973 and was ratified by several countries,…

Registering and driving a foreign car in Italy

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Many people want to bring their car with them when moving to Italy and keep asking questions about driving in Italy and registering their car. It is certainly possible to bring your car with you when moving to Italy, although costs to ship…

Buying in August

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If you have already visited Italy in the past in August, you may be familiar with the sign in the picture. It literally means: “closed for holidays”. Funny uh? Well..., yes, August is the king of the Italian summer holidays and almost everyone…

Move to Italy FAQ part 4

1. When shall I register in a Comune as resident? You need to register as resident in a Comune as soon as you move there or as soon as you obtain your permit of stay. 2. How can I register as a resident in a Comune? You need to contact the…

Vat refund for people resident out of the EU

Since the summer is upon us and you may have planned a trip to Italy to scout properties or just to visit our beautiful country, you may be interested to know that, if you do some shopping in Italy, and are a non-EU resident, you can ask for…

Move to Italy: FAQ 3

1. Will I have to pay taxes in Italy if I live there? If you are resident in Italy, as a general rule, you have to declare all your worldwide income and assets. Bilateral treaties, though, avoid double taxation. Specific tax schemes/rules may…

“Carta di identità”: what is it and how to get one?

The carta di identità is an identity document issued by local town halls to all residents. To get a carta di identità you need to be resident in that comune, therefore you need to be registered in the anagrafe of that comune. You can apply…

Move to Italy FAQ 2

1. Can I buy a property in Italy if I’m not a citizen nor resident? Yes, you can if Italian citizens are allowed to buy a property in your country. This is called reciprocity. 2. Can I get a loan in Italy to buy a property if I’m not…