INDIVIDUAL FISCAL INCENTIVES

In 2019, the Italian Government has implemented a very extensive reform on preferential tax policies towards private subjects. 

An extremely favorable tax regime will be valid from 2020 for anyone who would move to Italy for at least 2 years, working mainly in Italy – more that 183 days a year - provided he or she has previously been a tax resident in a foreign country for more that 2 years. 

THE NEW FAVORABLE TAX REGIME PROVIDES FOR 

• 70% tax base reduction – meaning taxes will be determined only on 30% of the earned income - for the first 5 years after the change of residence. 

Those 5 years can be extended to another 5 years with a 

• 50% tax base reduction if the subject has become owner of a residential property or carries responsibilities for at least one underage or dependent child. 
• 90% tax base reduction if the subject is responsible for at least 3 underage or dependent children. 

Furthermore, different tax base reductions are reserved for teachers and researchers, Specifically: 

• 90% tax base reduction -  meaning taxes will be determined only on 10% of the earned income – for the first 6 years after the change of residence. 

The same tax base reduction can be extended to 

• Additional 2 years if the subject has become owner of a residential property or carries responsibilities for at least one underage or dependent child. 
• Additional 7 years if the subject is responsible for at least 3 underage or dependent children. 

Read more on the Revenue Agency website