{"id":22843,"date":"2026-08-29T23:58:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T20:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenvisasolutions.com\/?p=22843"},"modified":"2026-11-13T11:06:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T08:06:31","slug":"buying-property-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenvisasolutions.com\/en\/buying-property-in-italy","title":{"rendered":"Buying Property in Italy: Current Prices and Real Estate Websites"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22843\" class=\"elementor elementor-22843 elementor-15446\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14bd6647 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14bd6647\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a22563d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a22563d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Italy attracts investors from all over the world with its Mediterranean lifestyle, deep-rooted history, unique architecture and lively property market. Yet the question foreign buyers ask most often before entering the Italian real estate market is: \u201cDoes buying a house in Italy give you a residence permit or citizenship?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains, under current law, the conditions for foreigners to own property in Italy, the 4 critical legal stages of a purchase, the most expensive mistakes buyers make, current taxes and closing costs, and the Italy Investor Visa (Golden Visa) \u2013 which is not linked to real estate but has one of the fastest pre-approval systems in Europe.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Does Buying a House in Italy Give You Residency? (The Biggest Misconception)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The clear answer to one of the most searched questions, <b>does Italy grant residency to property buyers<\/b>, is: <b>NO.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenvisasolutions.com\/en\/real-estate-buying-guide-in-greece-current-housing-prices\/\">Greece<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenvisasolutions.com\/en\/buying-property-in-dubai\/\">Dubai<\/a>, Italy has NO Golden Visa (investor residence permit) programme based directly on buying real estate.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Legal framework:<\/b> The Italy Investor Visa, governed by Article 26-bis of the Consolidated Immigration Act (<i>Testo Unico Immigrazione \u2013 Legislative Decree 286\/1998<\/i>), does not accept property purchases as a qualifying investment. To avoid price speculation in the housing market, the Italian government chose to channel foreign capital directly into the productive economy (companies, startups and bonds).<\/li>\n<li><b>The limit of property ownership:<\/b> No matter how many millions of euros of property you buy in Italy, you remain subject to standard Schengen visa rules. In other words, you can stay in Italy for no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>An Alternative Way to Live in Italy After Buying Property: the Elective Residence Visa (Residenza Elettiva)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If your goal is to buy a home in Italy and live there permanently, the legal route available to you is the Elective Residence Visa (Residenza Elettiva):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>No work allowed:<\/b> This visa does not allow you to work, manage a company or carry out any professional activity in Italy.<\/li>\n<li><b>Passive income requirement:<\/b> The applicant must show regular, verifiable passive income (rent, dividends, pension, bond interest, etc.) of at least \u20ac31,160 a year (+20% if a spouse is included, +5% per child), proving they can support themselves without working.<\/li>\n<li><b>Property ownership:<\/b> When applying, you must submit the title deed (<i>Rogito<\/i>) of a suitable home bought in Italy or an official long-term lease. The home you buy therefore does not grant the residence permit by itself; it is only added to the file as proof of accommodation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Requirements for Foreigners Buying Property in Italy (Principle of Reciprocity)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Property ownership by foreign nationals in Italy is governed by the Principle of Reciprocity (<i>Condizione di Reciprocit\u00e0<\/i>).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>How it works:<\/b> Citizens of a country where Italians can own property may buy property in Italy under the same conditions. According to the records of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (<i>Ministero degli Affari Esteri<\/i>), reciprocity applies, for example, between Italy and T\u00fcrkiye, so Turkish citizens can buy homes, villas, land or commercial property in Italy without any special permit. Citizens of other countries should check the Ministry\u2019s reciprocity list for their own nationality.<\/li>\n<li><b>No regional restrictions:<\/b> The military permits required in some border areas of Spain or Greece do not exist in Italy. You can buy property anywhere in the country, including Rome, Milan, rural Tuscany or Sicily.<\/li>\n<li><b>No need to be in Italy:<\/b> By granting a power of attorney (<i>Procura Speciale<\/i>), you can manage the entire purchase remotely without leaving your home country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2 Basic Prerequisites for the Purchase:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Codice Fiscale (Italian tax code):<\/strong> A 16-character alphanumeric code issued by the Italian Revenue Agency (<i>Agenzia delle Entrate<\/i>). It is required to open a bank account in Italy, make an offer on a property and sign the deed. It can be obtained free of charge within a few days from Italian consulates or through authorised representatives in Italy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An Italian bank account or notary escrow account:<\/strong> To pay the purchase price and taxes, you need to open a bank account in Italy or transfer the payment to the Italian notary\u2019s legal escrow account (<i>Conto Deposito del Notaio<\/i>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>The Property Buying Process in Italy: a 4-Step Legal Flow<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The Italian property buying process is quite different from Anglo-Saxon systems. The most important difference is that the parties become legally and financially bound to each other at a much earlier stage, long before they appear before the notary.<\/p>\n<p>Proposta d\u2019Acquisto: Binding offer and small deposit (\u20ac1,000 \u2013 \u20ac5,000)<\/p>\n<p>Compromesso: Preliminary contract and Caparra Confirmatoria (10% \u2013 30%)<\/p>\n<p>Rogito Notarile: Official transfer before the notary and payment of the balance<\/p>\n<p>Trascrizione: Registration with the land registry (Conservatoria)<\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Proposta d\u2019Acquisto (Purchase Offer)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Through the estate agent, the buyer submits a formal written purchase offer to the seller. A cheque (<i>assegno<\/i>) of usually \u20ac1,000 to \u20ac5,000 is left with the agent together with the offer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Legally binding:<\/b> As soon as the seller signs the offer within its validity period, it becomes a legally binding preliminary agreement. If the buyer withdraws without a valid legal reason, the deposit is lost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Compromesso \/ Contratto Preliminare (Preliminary Sale Contract)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>This is the main legal contract that locks in all terms of the sale, signed about 3\u20136 weeks after the offer is accepted. At this stage a deposit of 10% to 30% of the purchase price is paid.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The Caparra Confirmatoria rule (critical):<\/b> The deposit paid under the contract is legally called a <i>Caparra Confirmatoria<\/i>.\n<ul>\n<li>If the buyer withdraws without justification, they lose the entire deposit.<\/li>\n<li>If the seller withdraws or tries to sell the property to someone else, they must pay the buyer exactly twice the deposit received (double deposit).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Registration with the tax office:<\/b> Within 30 days of signing, the Compromesso must be registered with the <i>Agenzia delle Entrate<\/i> and the fixed fees paid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Rogito Notarile (Final Deed Before the Notary)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>In Italy, ownership of real estate is transferred only before a Notary (<i>Notaio<\/i>), a public official appointed by the state.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The buyer and seller (or their attorneys) attend the notary\u2019s office.<\/li>\n<li>The notary reads the deed aloud.<\/li>\n<li>The remaining balance is paid to the seller by banker\u2019s draft (<i>Assegno Circolare<\/i>) or through the notary\u2019s escrow account.<\/li>\n<li>If the foreign buyer does not speak Italian, the law requires the deed to be translated by a certified interpreter and a witness to be present.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Trascrizione (Land Registry Registration)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The notary registers the signed deed electronically with the land registry (<i>Conservatoria dei Registri Immobiliari<\/i>). Ownership becomes effective against third parties only once this registration is complete.<\/p>\n<h2><b>The Biggest Mistake When Buying Property in Italy: \u201cThe Notary Is My Lawyer\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The number one mistake that costs foreign buyers tens of thousands of euros in Italy is misunderstanding the role of the Italian notary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-244a3b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"244a3b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n    .notary-table-container {\n        margin: 20px 0;\n        font-family: sans-serif;\n    }\n    .notary-table {\n        width: 100%;\n        border-collapse: collapse;\n        background: #fff;\n        border-radius: 8px;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n    }\n    .notary-table th {\n        background-color: #2c3e50;\n        color: #ffffff;\n        padding: 15px;\n        text-align: left;\n        font-size: 14px;\n    }\n    .notary-table td {\n        padding: 12px 15px;\n        border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7;\n        font-size: 14px;\n        color: #333;\n        vertical-align: top;\n    }\n    .notary-table tr:hover {\n        background-color: #f8fafc;\n    }\n    .yes-badge {\n        color: #10b981;\n        font-weight: bold;\n    }\n    .no-badge {\n        color: #ef4444;\n        font-weight: bold;\n    }\n\n    \/* MOBIL TASARIM (Kart G\u00f6r\u00fcn\u00fcm\u00fc) *\/\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .notary-table, .notary-table tbody, .notary-table tr, .notary-table td {\n            display: block;\n            width: 100%;\n        }\n        .notary-table thead {\n            display: none; \n        }\n        .notary-table tr {\n            margin-bottom: 15px;\n            background: #ffffff;\n            border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n            border-radius: 8px;\n            box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\n            padding: 10px;\n        }\n        .notary-table td {\n            display: flex;\n            flex-direction: column;\n            text-align: left;\n            padding: 8px 10px;\n            border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;\n            font-size: 13px;\n        }\n        .notary-table td:last-child {\n            border-bottom: none;\n        }\n        .notary-table td::before {\n            content: attr(data-label);\n            font-weight: bold;\n            color: #64748b;\n            margin-bottom: 4px;\n            text-transform: uppercase;\n            font-size: 11px;\n            letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"notary-table-container\"><table class=\"notary-table\"><thead><tr><th>Task \/ Check<\/th><th>Italian Notary (Notaio)<\/th><th>Independent Buyer\u2019s Lawyer & Surveyor (Geometra)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-label=\"Task \/ Check\">Verifying the seller\u2019s ownership<\/td><td data-label=\"Italian Notary (Notaio)\"><span class=\"yes-badge\">YES<\/span><\/td><td data-label=\"Buyer\u2019s Lawyer & Geometra\"><span class=\"yes-badge\">YES<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Task \/ Check\">Checking for mortgages and liens on the property<\/td><td data-label=\"Italian Notary (Notaio)\"><span class=\"yes-badge\">YES<\/span><\/td><td data-label=\"Buyer\u2019s Lawyer & Geometra\"><span class=\"yes-badge\">YES<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Task \/ Check\">Collecting the transfer tax and paying it to the state<\/td><td data-label=\"Italian Notary (Notaio)\"><span class=\"yes-badge\">YES<\/span><\/td><td data-label=\"Buyer\u2019s Lawyer & Geometra\"><span class=\"no-badge\">No<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Task \/ Check\">Checking building permits and unauthorised works (Abusivismo)<\/td><td data-label=\"Italian Notary (Notaio)\"><span class=\"no-badge\">NO<\/span><\/td><td data-label=\"Buyer\u2019s Lawyer & Geometra\"><span class=\"yes-badge\">YES (essential)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Task \/ Check\">Matching the cadastral plan with the property\u2019s current state<\/td><td data-label=\"Italian Notary (Notaio)\"><span class=\"no-badge\">NO<\/span><\/td><td data-label=\"Buyer\u2019s Lawyer & Geometra\"><span class=\"yes-badge\">YES (essential)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Task \/ Check\">Checking the habitability certificate (Agibilit\u00e0)<\/td><td data-label=\"Italian Notary (Notaio)\"><span class=\"no-badge\">NO<\/span><\/td><td data-label=\"Buyer\u2019s Lawyer & Geometra\"><span class=\"yes-badge\">YES (essential)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Task \/ Check\">Checking outstanding condominium fees<\/td><td data-label=\"Italian Notary (Notaio)\"><span class=\"no-badge\">NO<\/span><\/td><td data-label=\"Buyer\u2019s Lawyer & Geometra\"><span class=\"yes-badge\">YES<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Task \/ Check\">Protecting the buyer\u2019s commercial and financial interests<\/td><td data-label=\"Italian Notary (Notaio)\"><span class=\"no-badge\">NO (impartial)<\/span><\/td><td data-label=\"Buyer\u2019s Lawyer & Geometra\"><span class=\"yes-badge\">YES (acts only for the buyer)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a5268 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39a5268\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u26a0\ufe0f Vital warning: An Italian notary is not an independent lawyer; they are an impartial public official who collects the state\u2019s taxes and ensures the formal validity of the deed. Unauthorised balcony enclosures, removed interior walls or illegal additions (<i>abusi edilizi<\/i>) are extremely common in Italy\u2019s historic buildings, and the notary does not carry out physical inspections. Before signing the Compromesso, always hire a surveyor (Geometra) to prepare a technical compliance report (<i>Relazione Tecnica Integrata<\/i>).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b42e47b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"b42e47b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-family: sans-serif; color: #2c3e50; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Costs of Buying Property in Italy<\/h2>\n\n<style>\n    .tax-expense-table-container {\n        margin: 20px 0;\n        font-family: sans-serif;\n    }\n    .tax-expense-table {\n        width: 100%;\n        border-collapse: collapse;\n        background: #fff;\n        border-radius: 8px;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n    }\n    .tax-expense-table th {\n        background-color: #2c3e50;\n        color: #ffffff;\n        padding: 15px;\n        text-align: left;\n        font-size: 14px;\n    }\n    .tax-expense-table td {\n        padding: 12px 15px;\n        border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7;\n        font-size: 14px;\n        color: #333;\n        vertical-align: top;\n    }\n    .tax-expense-table tr:hover {\n        background-color: #f8fafc;\n    }\n\n    \/* MOBIL TASARIM (Kart G\u00f6r\u00fcn\u00fcm\u00fc) *\/\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .tax-expense-table, .tax-expense-table tbody, .tax-expense-table tr, .tax-expense-table td {\n            display: block;\n            width: 100%;\n        }\n        .tax-expense-table thead {\n            display: none; \n        }\n        .tax-expense-table tr {\n            margin-bottom: 15px;\n            background: #ffffff;\n            border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n            border-radius: 8px;\n            box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\n            padding: 10px;\n        }\n        .tax-expense-table td {\n            display: flex;\n            flex-direction: column;\n            text-align: left;\n            padding: 8px 10px;\n            border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;\n            font-size: 13px;\n        }\n        .tax-expense-table td:last-child {\n            border-bottom: none;\n        }\n        .tax-expense-table td::before {\n            content: attr(data-label);\n            font-weight: bold;\n            color: #64748b;\n            margin-bottom: 4px;\n            text-transform: uppercase;\n            font-size: 11px;\n            letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"tax-expense-table-container\"><table class=\"tax-expense-table\"><thead><tr><th>Cost \/ Tax<\/th><th>Rate \/ Amount<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-label=\"Cost \/ Tax\">First Home Tax (Prima Casa \u2013 resale)<\/td><td data-label=\"Rate \/ Amount\">2% (registration tax)<\/td><td data-label=\"Notes\">Calculated on the cadastral value. You must move your official residence to the municipality within 18 months.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Cost \/ Tax\">Second Home Tax (Seconda Casa \u2013 investment)<\/td><td data-label=\"Rate \/ Amount\">9% (registration tax)<\/td><td data-label=\"Notes\">Calculated on the cadastral value. Fixed mortgage and cadastral fees total \u20ac100.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Cost \/ Tax\">New Build (from a developer \u2013 first home)<\/td><td data-label=\"Rate \/ Amount\">4% VAT (IVA)<\/td><td data-label=\"Notes\">Applied to the actual sale price (plus \u20ac600 in fixed registration fees).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Cost \/ Tax\">New Build (from a developer \u2013 second home)<\/td><td data-label=\"Rate \/ Amount\">10% VAT (22% for luxury homes)<\/td><td data-label=\"Notes\">Applied to the actual sale price (plus \u20ac600 in fixed registration fees).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Cost \/ Tax\">Notary Fee (Onorario Notarile)<\/td><td data-label=\"Rate \/ Amount\">1% \u2013 2.5% (+22% VAT)<\/td><td data-label=\"Notes\">Varies on a sliding scale with the property price.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Cost \/ Tax\">Estate Agent Commission (Provvigione)<\/td><td data-label=\"Rate \/ Amount\">3% \u2013 4% (+22% VAT)<\/td><td data-label=\"Notes\">The average commission typically paid by the buyer in Italy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Cost \/ Tax\">Legal Advice (Lawyer)<\/td><td data-label=\"Rate \/ Amount\">\u20ac2,500 \u2013 \u20ac6,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Notes\">Depends on the complexity of the file and contract process.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Cost \/ Tax\">Technical Report (Geometra \/ Surveyor)<\/td><td data-label=\"Rate \/ Amount\">\u20ac800 \u2013 \u20ac2,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Notes\">Essential inspection of planning status, unauthorised works and cadastral compliance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Cost \/ Tax\">Annual Municipal Property Tax (IMU)<\/td><td data-label=\"Rate \/ Amount\">0.46% \u2013 1.06%<\/td><td data-label=\"Notes\">Paid yearly on the cadastral value of second homes owned by foreigners.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Cost \/ Tax\">Annual Waste Tax (TARI)<\/td><td data-label=\"Rate \/ Amount\">\u20ac200 \u2013 \u20ac600<\/td><td data-label=\"Notes\">Charged yearly according to the home\u2019s size and municipality.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Cost \/ Tax\">Rental Income Tax (Cedolare Secca)<\/td><td data-label=\"Rate \/ Amount\">21% flat (26% for a second short-term rental unit)<\/td><td data-label=\"Notes\">Optional flat rate instead of standard income tax if the home is let.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29f2534 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29f2534\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Extra Costs and Taxes When Buying Property in Italy (Closing Costs)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>When buying a home in Italy, you should add closing costs of roughly 10% to 15% on top of the agreed purchase price.<\/p>\n<h3><b>A. Purchase Taxes (Registration Tax vs. VAT)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Italy\u2019s tax system splits into two depending on who you buy from and how the property will be used:<\/p>\n<h4><b>Buying a Resale Home from a Private Seller (the Most Common Scenario)<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Second home \/ investment (Seconda Casa):<\/b> 9% registration tax (<i>Imposta di Registro<\/i>) on the cadastral value. Fixed mortgage and cadastral fees total \u20ac100.<\/li>\n<li><b>First home \/ main residence (Prima Casa):<\/b> 2% registration tax on the cadastral value. (To qualify, the buyer must move their official residence to the municipality within 18 months of the purchase.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>The cadastral value advantage (<i>Prezzo-Valore<\/i> system):<\/b> For resale homes in Italy, the 9% registration tax is calculated NOT on the actual market price but on the cadastral value (<i>Valore Catastale<\/i>) set by the state, which is usually 30% to 60% below the market price. For example, if a home bought for \u20ac350,000 has a cadastral value of \u20ac150,000, you pay 9% of \u20ac150,000 \u2013 \u20ac13,500 \u2013 not 9% of \u20ac350,000.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Buying a New Home from a Developer<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Second homes: 10% VAT (IVA) on the actual sale price (22% for luxury homes).<\/li>\n<li>First homes (<i>Prima Casa<\/i>): 4% VAT (IVA).<\/li>\n<li>Fixed registration, mortgage and cadastral taxes: \u20ac600 in total.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>B. Professional Fees<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Notary fee (<i>Onorario Notarile<\/i>): on average 1% to 2.5% + 22% VAT, depending on the property price.<\/li>\n<li>Estate agent commission (<i>Provvigione<\/i>): Italian agents charge both parties. The buyer pays on average 3% to 4% + 22% VAT.<\/li>\n<li>Legal advice (lawyer): \u20ac2,500 \u2013 \u20ac6,000 depending on the complexity of the file.<\/li>\n<li>Technical report (Geometra): \u20ac800 \u2013 \u20ac2,000 for the property inspection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>C. Annual Taxes After You Become an Owner<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>IMU (municipal property tax): for second homes owned by foreigners, 0.46% to 1.06% of the cadastral value per year, paid to the municipality.<\/li>\n<li>TARI (waste tax): \u20ac200 \u2013 \u20ac600 a year depending on the size of the home.<\/li>\n<li>Rental income tax (Cedolare Secca): if you let your home, you can choose the 21% flat-rate <i>Cedolare Secca<\/i> regime instead of progressive income tax (26% for a second short-term rental unit; from the third short-term rental unit, the activity is treated as a business).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Can You Really Buy a House in Italy for 1 Euro? (The Truth About Case a 1 Euro)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The widely reported \u201c1 Euro Houses\u201d schemes in regions such as Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia and Abruzzo are real, but they are essentially a symbolic marketing tool.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Municipal conditions:<\/b> Homes sold for \u20ac1 are usually completely derelict buildings in depopulating mountain villages.<\/li>\n<li><b>Guarantee deposit:<\/b> The buyer provides the municipality with a guarantee of \u20ac2,000 to \u20ac5,000.<\/li>\n<li><b>Renovation commitment:<\/b> The building must usually be fully restored within 2 to 3 years according to an approved architectural project.<\/li>\n<li><b>Real cost:<\/b> Renovating a stone house in Italy costs at least \u20ac800 to \u20ac1,500 per square metre. As a result, the final cost of a \u201c1 euro\u201d house reaches \u20ac80,000 to \u20ac150,000, and these properties do not give a right to residence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Popular Italian Real Estate Websites<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When searching for property for sale in Italy, these 4 main platforms cover about 90% of the local market:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Immobiliare.it:<\/b> Italy\u2019s number one property portal, with the largest database and market analysis charts.<\/li>\n<li><b>Idealista.it:<\/b> A leading site known for its user-friendly map interface, 1 euro house listings and regional price indices.<\/li>\n<li><b>Casa.it:<\/b> A long-established platform in the domestic market, especially for detached villas and rural properties.<\/li>\n<li><b>Gate-away.com:<\/b> An English-language international platform designed for foreign buyers, listing the portfolios of agencies experienced in selling to foreigners.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Property Prices and Average Rental Yields in Italian Cities (Current Table)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The data below is based on the Italian Revenue Agency\u2019s Real Estate Market Observatory (<i>OMI<\/i>) and current market sales analyses for a standard 100 m\u00b2 apartment:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12025f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"12025f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n    .italy-realestate-table-container {\n        margin: 20px 0;\n        font-family: sans-serif;\n    }\n    .italy-realestate-table {\n        width: 100%;\n        border-collapse: collapse;\n        background: #fff;\n        border-radius: 8px;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n    }\n    .italy-realestate-table th {\n        background-color: #2c3e50;\n        color: #ffffff;\n        padding: 15px;\n        text-align: left;\n        font-size: 14px;\n    }\n    .italy-realestate-table td {\n        padding: 12px 15px;\n        border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7;\n        font-size: 14px;\n        color: #333;\n        vertical-align: top;\n    }\n    .italy-realestate-table tr:hover {\n        background-color: #f8fafc;\n    }\n\n    \/* MOBIL TASARIM (Kart G\u00f6r\u00fcn\u00fcm\u00fc) *\/\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .italy-realestate-table, .italy-realestate-table tbody, .italy-realestate-table tr, .italy-realestate-table td {\n            display: block;\n            width: 100%;\n        }\n        .italy-realestate-table thead {\n            display: none; \n        }\n        .italy-realestate-table tr {\n            margin-bottom: 15px;\n            background: #ffffff;\n            border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n            border-radius: 8px;\n            box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\n            padding: 10px;\n        }\n        .italy-realestate-table td {\n            display: flex;\n            flex-direction: column;\n            text-align: left;\n            padding: 8px 10px;\n            border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;\n            font-size: 13px;\n        }\n        .italy-realestate-table td:last-child {\n            border-bottom: none;\n        }\n        .italy-realestate-table td::before {\n            content: attr(data-label);\n            font-weight: bold;\n            color: #64748b;\n            margin-bottom: 4px;\n            text-transform: uppercase;\n            font-size: 11px;\n            letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"italy-realestate-table-container\"><table class=\"italy-realestate-table\"><thead><tr><th>City \/ Region<\/th><th>Average Price per m\u00b2 (\u20ac)<\/th><th>Average 100 m\u00b2 Apartment (\u20ac)<\/th><th>Average Gross Rental Yield (Annual)<\/th><th>Key Investment Profile<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-label=\"City \/ Region\">Milan (Lombardy)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price per m\u00b2 (\u20ac)\">\u20ac4,800 \u2013 \u20ac6,500<\/td><td data-label=\"100 m\u00b2 Apartment (\u20ac)\">\u20ac580,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Rental Yield\">4.2% \u2013 4.8%<\/td><td data-label=\"Investment Profile\">Finance, fashion, post-Winter Olympics infrastructure, strong capital growth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"City \/ Region\">Rome (Lazio)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price per m\u00b2 (\u20ac)\">\u20ac3,200 \u2013 \u20ac4,200<\/td><td data-label=\"100 m\u00b2 Apartment (\u20ac)\">\u20ac360,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Rental Yield\">4.5% \u2013 5.2%<\/td><td data-label=\"Investment Profile\">Capital city, year-round tourism demand, high liquidity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"City \/ Region\">Florence (Tuscany)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price per m\u00b2 (\u20ac)\">\u20ac4,000 \u2013 \u20ac5,400<\/td><td data-label=\"100 m\u00b2 Apartment (\u20ac)\">\u20ac450,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Rental Yield\">4.0% \u2013 4.6%<\/td><td data-label=\"Investment Profile\">Cultural tourism, premium rentals, historic value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"City \/ Region\">Bologna (Emilia-Romagna)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price per m\u00b2 (\u20ac)\">\u20ac2,600 \u2013 \u20ac3,400<\/td><td data-label=\"100 m\u00b2 Apartment (\u20ac)\">\u20ac290,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Rental Yield\">5.0% \u2013 5.8%<\/td><td data-label=\"Investment Profile\">University city, very low vacancy risk, student rentals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"City \/ Region\">Turin (Piedmont)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price per m\u00b2 (\u20ac)\">\u20ac1,800 \u2013 \u20ac2,400<\/td><td data-label=\"100 m\u00b2 Apartment (\u20ac)\">\u20ac210,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Rental Yield\">5.5% \u2013 6.2%<\/td><td data-label=\"Investment Profile\">Industry and automotive, good balance of price and yield<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"City \/ Region\">Lecce (Puglia)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price per m\u00b2 (\u20ac)\">\u20ac1,100 \u2013 \u20ac1,600<\/td><td data-label=\"100 m\u00b2 Apartment (\u20ac)\">\u20ac135,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Rental Yield\">6.0% \u2013 7.2%<\/td><td data-label=\"Investment Profile\">Southern Italy tourism boom, boutique holiday rentals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"City \/ Region\">Palermo \/ Catania (Sicily)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price per m\u00b2 (\u20ac)\">\u20ac1,200 \u2013 \u20ac1,700<\/td><td data-label=\"100 m\u00b2 Apartment (\u20ac)\">\u20ac145,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Rental Yield\">5.8% \u2013 7.0%<\/td><td data-label=\"Investment Profile\">Affordable entry budget, coastline, demand from retirees<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3cea3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3cea3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>The 4 Investment Options of the Italy Golden Visa (Current Thresholds)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Capital cannot be split under the investor visa; only one of the following 4 routes must be chosen:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Innovative startup investment (lowest-budget route): \u20ac250,000<\/b>\n<ul><li>An equity investment of at least \u20ac250,000 in an innovative startup registered in the official register of the Italian Chamber of Commerce (<i>registroimprese.it<\/i>).<\/li><\/ul><\/li>\n<li><b>Capital of an Italian limited company (most popular route): \u20ac500,000<\/b>\n<ul><li>An investment of at least \u20ac500,000 in the shares of an operating company incorporated in Italy (<i>S.r.l.<\/i> or <i>S.p.A.<\/i>).<\/li><\/ul><\/li>\n<li><b>Philanthropic donation: \u20ac1,000,000<\/b>\n<ul><li>A grant to a public-interest project supporting culture, education, immigrant integration, scientific research or the restoration of cultural heritage (non-refundable).<\/li><\/ul><\/li>\n<li><b>Italian government bonds (BTP \u2013 safest route): \u20ac2,000,000<\/b>\n<ul><li>At least \u20ac2,000,000 invested in government bonds issued by the Italian Treasury (they pay interest, and the principal is repaid at maturity).<\/li><\/ul><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>3 Advantages That Make the Italy Golden Visa Unique in Europe<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Zero Financial Risk Thanks to the \u201cNulla Osta\u201d Pre-Approval<\/h3>\n<p>In some programmes, the investment is made first and the residence application is assessed afterwards \u2013 so the investment is exposed if the application is refused.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The Italian model:<\/b> Italy reverses the process. You first apply online to the Inter-Ministerial Investor Visa Committee in Rome, which completes the security and source-of-funds review in about 30 days and issues a \u201cNulla Osta\u201d (certificate of no impediment).<\/li>\n<li><b>When is the investment made?<\/b> The investor transfers the funds within 3 months of obtaining the visa from the consulate and entering Italy. In other words, you do not spend a single euro until you have the approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. No Physical Residence Requirement<\/h3>\n<p>You do not have to spend even one day a year in Italy to keep or renew your residence card. You can keep your 2-year (then 3-year renewed) residence permit without disrupting your business and life at home.<\/p>\n<h3>3. The Flat Tax Regime for Wealthy Individuals (Lump Sum \/ Flat Tax)<\/h3>\n<p>For high-income foreign investors moving to Italy, Article 24-bis of the Italian Income Tax Code offers a powerful tax shield:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Annual flat tax (\u20ac300,000):<\/b> Under Budget Law No. 199 of 30 December 2025, new residents who move their tax residence to Italy from 2026 pay a fixed \u20ac300,000 a year on their foreign income, however large it is (even millions of euros), instead of ordinary Italian tax on that income.<\/li>\n<li>Family members can be included for an additional \u20ac50,000 per person per year.<\/li>\n<li>No Italian inheritance or gift tax arises on property and assets held abroad.<\/li>\n<li>The regime applies for up to 15 years.<\/li>\n<li><i>(Alternative for retirees: foreign retirees who settle in towns with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants in Southern Italy pay a flat 7% tax on their foreign pensions for 10 years.)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Which Route Is Right for You?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If your goal is to own a home in Italy, spend your holidays there and earn capital growth and euro-based rental income, you can obtain an Italian tax code and buy a home safely with an independent lawyer and surveyor, provided reciprocity applies to your nationality.<\/p>\n<p>If your goal is unrestricted movement in Europe, a residence permit and a plan B for your whole family, buying property does not provide that right. Instead, you should apply for the Italy Investor Visa through the \u20ac250,000 innovative startup or \u20ac500,000 company route, which gives you state pre-approval (<i>Nulla Osta<\/i>) before you commit your capital.<\/p>\n<p>We are by your side, together with our licensed legal and investment partners, for property due diligence in Italy, title transfer procedures and your <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenvisasolutions.com\/en\/golden-visa-countries\/italy-investor-visa\/\">Italy Investor Visa<\/a> pre-approval application.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gvs-related\"><strong>Related guides:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenvisasolutions.com\/en\/european-golden-visa-programs-greece-portugal-bulgaria-italy-hungary-and-latvia\/\">European Golden Visa Programs: A Current Comparison of 6 Countries<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aae0f47 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aae0f47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b75b85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-faq\" data-id=\"5b75b85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-47cb018\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">Does buying a house in Italy give foreigners a residence permit or citizenship?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                No. Unlike Greece or Dubai, buying property in Italy does not automatically grant a residence permit or a Golden Visa. Foreign homeowners in Italy remain subject to standard Schengen rules and can stay for no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. For permanent residence, alternative visas such as the Elective Residence Visa (Residenza Elettiva) should be considered.            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-1c5b508\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">Are there legal restrictions on foreigners buying property in Italy?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                It depends on reciprocity. Italy applies the Principle of Reciprocity (Condizione di Reciprocit\u00e0): citizens of countries where Italians can own property may buy property in Italy under the same conditions. For example, reciprocity applies to Turkish citizens, who can buy homes, land or commercial property anywhere in Italy, including Rome, Milan, Tuscany or Sicily. There are no regional restrictions.            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-98235b9\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">Do I have to be in Italy in person to buy a house?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                No. You can manage the entire purchase remotely through an official power of attorney (Procura Speciale). However, to start the process you need a Codice Fiscale (Italian tax code) and an Italian bank account or notary escrow account for payments.            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-b0cff76\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">What is the difference between the notary and a lawyer when buying in Italy? What is the most common mistake?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                The biggest misconception is thinking the Italian notary is your lawyer. The notary is an impartial public official who collects the state\u2019s taxes and handles the formal transfer; they do not carry out physical inspections or planning checks. Because unauthorised works (abusivismo) are common in Italy, always hire an independent surveyor (Geometra) to prepare a planning and title compliance report (Relazione Tecnica Integrata) before signing the contract.            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-999f7ce\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">What are the taxes and fees when buying a resale home in Italy?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                For resale homes, tax is calculated not on the market price but on the cadastral value (Valore Catastale) set by the state. If the property is bought as a first home (Prima Casa), the registration tax (Imposta di Registro) is 2%; as a second home or investment (Seconda Casa), it is 9%. In general, you should add 10%\u201315% to the purchase price for closing costs and taxes.            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-2438666\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">Is buying a house in Italy for 1 euro real, and do these homes give residency?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                The scheme is real but symbolic. For these derelict buildings in mountain villages in regions such as Sicily or Puglia, the buyer provides the municipality with a \u20ac2,000 \u2013 \u20ac5,000 guarantee and commits to full restoration within 2\u20133 years. Because renovation costs are high, the final cost reaches \u20ac80,000 \u2013 \u20ac150,000, and these properties do not give a right to residence.            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-1039e01\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">What are the best non-property options for the Italy Investor Visa (Golden Visa)?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                Italy\u2019s real Golden Visa programme covers direct economic investments. The 4 routes are: a minimum of \u20ac250,000 in an innovative startup; a minimum of \u20ac500,000 in an operating Italian company; a \u20ac1,000,000 grant to a public-interest project (philanthropic donation); or \u20ac2,000,000 in Italian government bonds (BTP).            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-3572bfa\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">Is there financial risk in the Italy Golden Visa application (what is the \u201cNulla Osta\u201d process)?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                No. Italy lets you obtain online pre-approval from the committee in Rome first. The security and source-of-funds review is completed in about 30 days and a \u201cNulla Osta\u201d (certificate of no impediment) is issued. The investor transfers the funds only after obtaining the visa and entering Italy, so you spend nothing before you have state approval.            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-f5210f4\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">Do Italy Investor Visa holders have to live in Italy all year?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                No. The Italy Golden Visa programme has no physical residence requirement. You do not have to spend even one day a year in Italy to keep or renew your residence card, so your whole family can hold a 2+3 year European residence permit without disrupting your life at home.            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-d805ce4\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">What tax benefits are available to high-income investors moving to Italy?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                Under current rules, new residents who move their tax residence to Italy can use the Article 24-bis flat tax regime. For elections made from 1 January 2026, they pay a fixed \u20ac300,000 a year on their foreign income, however large it is, plus \u20ac50,000 per family member. 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The 4 routes are: a minimum of \u20ac250,000 in an innovative startup; a minimum of \u20ac500,000 in an operating Italian company; a \u20ac1,000,000 grant to a public-interest project (philanthropic donation); or \u20ac2,000,000 in Italian government bonds (BTP).\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is there financial risk in the Italy Golden Visa application (what is the \u201cNulla Osta\u201d process)?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Italy lets you obtain online pre-approval from the committee in Rome first. The security and source-of-funds review is completed in about 30 days and a \u201cNulla Osta\u201d (certificate of no impediment) is issued. The investor transfers the funds only after obtaining the visa and entering Italy, so you spend nothing before you have state approval.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do Italy Investor Visa holders have to live in Italy all year?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The Italy Golden Visa programme has no physical residence requirement. You do not have to spend even one day a year in Italy to keep or renew your residence card, so your whole family can hold a 2+3 year European residence permit without disrupting your life at home.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What tax benefits are available to high-income investors moving to Italy?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Under current rules, new residents who move their tax residence to Italy can use the Article 24-bis flat tax regime. For elections made from 1 January 2026, they pay a fixed \u20ac300,000 a year on their foreign income, however large it is, plus \u20ac50,000 per family member. 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