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Enforcement of Foreign Judgements in Italy

Enforcement of a foreign judgement in Italy must be applied at the Court of Appeal, according to the applicable laws. With the help of our Italian lawyers, you can benefit from legal support for the situation you are in, if the authorities are also involved. Below we present interesting information…

Drafting Contracts in Italy

Contracts in Italy have to be drafted following the regulations available under the Italian Contract Law. This rule is applicable regardless of the type of the contract signed by a natural person or a legal entity, When drafting a contract in Italy, the parties involved should make sure that the respective document offers the necessary…

Corporate Law in Italy

The corporate legislation available in Italy provides the legal framework applicable to commercial companies. Thus, investors who are considering opening a company in Italy are advised to study the provisions referring to the registration of a new business, the tax compliance applicable in this case, the legal entities which can be chosen by businessmen for incorporation, as…

How to Resolve a Shareholder Dispute in Italy

At the incorporation of a company, most of the legal entities require at least one or two shareholders or partners who will associate themselves in a business. Most of the businesses have several shareholders, who can be majority or minority shareholders. This quality provides the rights and obligations of such persons, who, at times, may enter into a conflict which…

How to Sell Shares of an Italian Company

Businessmen operating on the Italian market should know that they are allowed to sell shares of their companies, but only by following a certain legal procedure. The shares are sold through a transfer, which has to be performed under the assistance of a public notary in Italy. Moreover, it is necessary that the parties be present in…

Creating a Joint Venture in Italy

A way in which foreign investors can access the Italian market is by creating a joint venture, which is a type of legal entity set up to manage a specific task. Under the Italian legislation, the entrepreneurs who want to establish this type of business form have several legal options through which they can incorporate the legal…

Buying Land in Italy

There are many reasons for which one should buy land in Italy. This country is the fourth largest economy in Europe, it is a place of art and culture and it has one of the best climates in Europe. Furthermore, there are no restrictions for foreigners to own land in Italy. However,…

Alimony in Italy

The alimony represents the payments made to a spouse/former spouse by the other, after divorce or separation. For the payer, the sums are seen as deductible expense and for the one receiving them, they are considered taxable income. The alimony payment’s structure is outlined by a decree or court and it should not be confused with…

Family Law in Italy

The Italian Civil Code governs Family Law in Italy and covers issues such as marriage, divorce, custody, parental responsibility, paternity, civil union, and alimony, among others. Our family lawyers in Italy can deal with Family Law issues in Italy and can provide you with legal advice and the necessary solutions. Both Italian and…

Buying a Company in Italy

The Italian economy is showing positive prospects, as at the beginning of 2016 the local authorities have signed various agreements that will lead to important financial projects. Foreign investors interested in opening a company in Italy should know that there are two possibilities through which they can set up a business here; first options…