Italian implications of Canadians buying property in Italy
Read more about the recent ban on Canadians buying property in Italy.
Questions & answers
Italian succession vs Italian inheritance
What’s the difference between “Italian succession” vs “Italian inheritance”?
Italian inheritance cost
How much does it cost to complete an Italian succession in order to claim an Italian inheritance?
Italian donation deed
Gifting property in Italy: how to transfer ownership through a donation deed without traveling.
Pay IMU for an Italian property
How to address IMU tax obligations and late payments for Italian properties.
How can I challenge a forged Italian will
Challenging a suspected forged will in Italy: what to know and how to proceed from abroad.
Italian solicitor – Definitions
Question: What is the difference between Italian lawyer, Italian solicitor, Italian barrister and Italian attorney? I heard Italian solicitors can discuss cases in court nationwide. Answer: When you hear the word “Solicitor” in Italy the speaker is referring to an Avvocato, i.e., a professional licensed to practice Italian law. Italian Solicitors are allowed to practice law and represent clients nationwide, in and out of court. Nomenclature: …
Italian attorneys
Question: Is an Italian attorney allowed to practice nationwide, all over Italy, or, for example, an Italian Attorney from Tuscany is not allowed to practice in Venice? Answer: Italian attorneys are allowed to practice Italian law nationwide, once they have passed the bar exam (in Italian “Esame di Stato”) and they are registered with a local Italian bar association (“Consiglio dell’Ordine”) as “Avvocato”. “Attorney …
Joint or individual purchase tax implications
Tax implications of buying property in your name only or jointly with your spouse.
Tax implications of renting your Italian property
I would like to rent my Italian property for short periods, or give it for free to friends. Would this imply tax duties?
