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How to Purchase Shares of an Italian Company

The Italian legislation allows the purchase of shares of a local company, a procedure which is performed in a similar manner as in many other countries. However, there are also several differences when performing this action, which will require legal assistance. Our team of Italian lawyers can assist both local and foreign investors to acquire shares in an…

Child Custody in Italy

The custodial duties in Italy are allocated and divided by the court in the most suitable manner. Articles of the Civil Code regulate matters of child custody. After separation or divorce, the minor has the right to maintain a continuous relationship with each parent and to receive schooling, education, care etc. from both parents. In these delicate…

Inheritance in Italy

All legal aspects pertaining to the deceased person are transferred to his/her heirs through the procedure called succession; liabilities and assets are both involved in the succession. Under Italian law, some members of the family are automatically entitled to a part of the assets that the deceased leaves behind. This forced…

Opening a Tour Operator in Italy

Italian tour guides and tour operators are regulated under the Directive 2005/36/EC regarding professional qualifications. According to the Italian law regulating this business activity, tour operators can obtain their business licenses for developing their activities in a given region of the country where they are registered as businesses or where they have their residence, if they are natural…

Italy-USA Double Taxation Treaty

Italy signed its first double taxation agreement with the United States in 1984. The treaty was replaced in 1999 with a new one, called the US - Italy Income Tax Treaty. Italy has made significant exceptions with respect to the source-country tax rates in order to obtain a partial foreign tax credit, which is what led to a better economic cooperation between the…

Italy-UK Double Taxation Avoidance

The treaty for the avoidance of double taxation between Italy and the United Kingdom (UK) was signed in 1988. The provisions of the agreement became applicable starting with 1990 and the document is available for both natural persons and legal entities that are tax residents of the both contracting states. With regards to the enforcement of the treaty, the…

Boat Registration in Italy

The Italian legislation regarding the maritime sector is quite comprehensive. The most important act is the Italian Code of Navigation that regulates shipping. Vessel registration in Italy falls under the regulations of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. Italy has several ship registries that can be found at different ports authorities. Italy enabled Act No. 457/1997 and Act No. 30/1998 that established an International Registry. Our team of lawyers in Italy are prepared…

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…

Setting up a Sole Trader in Italy

A foreign entrepreneur who wants to go to Italy and start a small business, with low expenses, may choose to become a sole trader. Any EU citizen is allowed to work as a sole trader in Italy, after he or she registers with the local authorities. Our team of Italian lawyers can offer an extensive presentation on…

Dividend Tax in Italy

The dividend tax in Italy increased by 26% starting with July 2014 and the new rate applies to all the dividends received after 1st July 2014, according to the Decree Law 66. This measure is part of a set of changes taken by the Italian authorities in order to relaunch the local economy, affected by the…