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…

HOME SCHOOLING IN ITALY

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The school is open to all: art.34 of the Italian Constitution expressly says so; and it is compulsory to receive an education for at least 10 years. An alternative to attending traditional schools is represented by parental education, also…

MOVE TO ITALY: a brief overview for non-EU citizens

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Moving to a foreign country may be stressful and it can be even more stressful when the sequence of steps to take is not clear. This is a very brief overview of the process for non-EU citizens, who are not family members of EU or Italian citizens. 1.…

Move to Italy FAQ 1

1. Do I need a codice fiscale to live in Italy? You need it for a number of things: for buying, renting, opening a bank account, buying a mobile sim card, etc., so if you are considering to move to Italy, the sooner you get it, the better it…

Tips for living in Italy

Sometimes it happens that people, who just moved to Italy, don’t know some important rules and after a few years (or even a few months) they find themselves in trouble. For this reason, I thought I’d summarise some rules to abide by. RESIDENCY 1. Register…