Italian Citizenship – ‘Minor Issue’ Doctrine Overruled
July 2026 ruling on the Minor Issue for Italian Citizenship
Questions & answers
How to book an appointment at the Italian Consulate
General overview To book an appointment at an Italian Consulate outside of Italy, it is mandatory to create and account with the Prenot@Mi online portal. Appointment slots are often very limited, released at specific times, and filled within minutes, sometimes seconds. The Prenot@Mi booking portal has been reported as technically unstable, highly time-sensitive, and difficult …
Italian Anagrafe Registration and Italian Tax Residency: a strategic perspective
Learn why timely AIRE registration is a vital strategic tool to protect your non-resident status and avoid costly tax disputes.
Taxes to Pay as an Italian Tax Resident
Moving to Italy: what you need to know about taxes and residency.
Carta d’Identità – Italian Identity Card
Check out our guide to the Italian Carta d’Identità and how to apply.
Italian building permit violations
Our guide to building and planning permit requirements for Italian properties.
Taxes on Italian legal services
Question: What are the taxes applicable to Italian legal fees? Answer: Italian lawyers’ invoices are subject to 4% pension tax. The fee amount +4% pension tax is then subject to Value Added Tax (VAT), except for clients who do not have EU residency (for individuals) or a registered office (for entities), with some exceptions. When …
Italian Tax Code (Codice Fiscale)
What is an Italian tax code (codice fiscale) and why would I need one?
Italian matrimonial property
What happens with married couples who are purchasing property in terms of buying jointly or in one name only?