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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…

Arbitration in Italy

Arbitration is a method for settling a dispute that is chosen by many entrepreneurs who are running different types of businesses abroad and who don’t want to go in court to solve varied problems. Trials might take to long, therefore, arbitration might be the optimal solution. Arbitration can be applied for civil and…

Power of Attorney in Italy

Foreign persons who need to perform different legal actions in Italy and can’t be physically present in the country to handle these procedures or who prefer to delegate someone else can give the power of attorney to another person. This document is called “procura generale” or “procura speciale” in Italian and it must be drafted…

Civil Law in Italy

The Civil Code in Italy contains elements from older and trustworthy rules of law, such as the Roman law, Napoleonic Civil Code, the German laws and the Italian Constitution that came into force in 1948. The present Civil Code also contains parts of the regulations of the former Kingdom of Sardinia; our team of Italian lawyers can provide an…

Intellectual Property in Italy

The main laws regarding the protection of intellectual property rights in Italy are the Civil Code and the Industrial Property Code, which have incorporated the major legislative elements from the European and international legislation. The Italian Code contains regulations related to trademarks, patents, inventions, models, designs etc. and the way in which they can be…

Employment Law in Italy

Every local or foreign citizen working legally in Italy must sign an employment contract, in accordance with the provisions of the Italian employment law. The employment contract, which has to be signed by both the employer and the employee, must contain information related to the employee, taxes which have to be paid by both parties, the profession of the employee and…

Divorce in Italy

The Italian family law is regulated by the Civil Code, which prescribes the legal framework for family related matters, such as marriage, divorce, divorce proceedings, regulations concerning the rights of children, including during and after the separation of the parents (child support and child maintenance). Quick Facts Divorce legislation in Italy - Civil Law, - Fast-Track Divorce…

EORI Registration in Italy

The EORI number consists of a unique identification code that will be issued by the Italian Customs Authorities to all companies carrying out intra-community supplies of goods. The EORI registration system was created to provide easy access and this is why it is organized at the level of each EU country and a European level. Our team of…

Legal Services in Italy

Our law firm in Italy can provide numerous legal services that can be requested by both local and foreign investors, but also by natural persons interested in any civil matter. Persons interested in starting a business in Italy can request from our Italian law firm in-depth legal advice and legal representation on various matters pertaining to the commercial law, such as the procedure…

Italian double tax treaties

Italy has signed numerous tax agreements with countries within and outside the European Union in order to provide an attractive business environment for foreign investors. Italy has entered nearly 100 double taxation agreements until now. The Italian conventions for the avoidance of double taxation are international agreements which establish the elimination of the same taxes imposed on the income and wealth of the residents of the contracting countries. …