Italy taxes residents on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 43%. A flat tax of €100,000/year is available for new residents on foreign income. Regional and municipal surcharges apply.
Income Tax
23-43%
Capital Gains
26%
VAT / Sales Tax
22%
Tax Year
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Special Tax Regimes
tourist
Short stays in Italy and the Schengen area without a visa for eligible nationalities, up to 90 days in any 180 days.
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Short stay Schengen visa for travellers who need a visa to visit Italy and the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180 days.
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Long stay national visa for highly skilled non EU citizens who work remotely using technological tools as digital nomads or remote workers.
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Long stay national visa for financially independent persons such as retirees or people with substantial passive income who wish to live in Italy without working.
education
National visa for non EU students admitted to Italian universities or recognised study programmes for stays longer than 90 days.
work
National visa for non EU citizens who have an employment contract or firm job offer with an Italian employer under the relevant immigration quotas and rules.
$2,400/month
Average for a comfortable nomad lifestyle
SSN public healthcare is good, especially in northern Italy. Long wait times for specialists. Private healthcare is reasonably priced.
Codice fiscale required. Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit are largest banks. Process is bureaucratic but manageable with patience.
Safe overall. Pickpocketing in Rome, Naples, and Milan tourist areas. Southern Italy has different safety dynamics than the north.