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Private Banking in Italy for New Residents: How to Structure Your Assets Onshore and Offshore
When you move to Italy as a high-net-worth individual, your banking and wealth management strategy becomes just as important as your tax planning, immigration process and real estate decisions. Italy is a country where lifestyle drives many choices, but when it comes to wealth, structure and precision are essential. Becoming resident means entering a new regulatory environment, dealing with euro-denominated cash flow and coordinating private banking relationships across sever

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Dec 29, 20256 min read


Pre-Immigration Tax Planning for Italy: What HNWIs Should Do 12–18 Months Before Moving
For many high-net-worth individuals, moving to Italy is not just a lifestyle choice; it is a strategic decision that affects wealth, family governance, business structures and long-term succession planning. The biggest mistake people make is to fall in love with the idea of Italy, start looking at villas and international schools, and only later involve their tax and legal advisors. By then, some of the most powerful planning opportunities have already been lost. The reality

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Dec 16, 20257 min read


Living Between Two Countries: How Partial Relocation Works Under Italy’s Flat Tax Regime
For many successful entrepreneurs, investors and global families, relocating does not always mean starting over. The modern world allows people to live and work across borders , maintaining business interests abroad while enjoying the benefits of residency in a stable and attractive jurisdiction. Italy’s Flat Tax Regime was designed precisely with this flexibility in mind — making it possible to move one’s fiscal residence without giving up global activity, travel or busines

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Dec 7, 20253 min read


Trusts, Holdings and Family Offices: How to Integrate Existing Structures into Italy’s Flat Tax Regime
For entrepreneurs, investors and families with established wealth structures, the idea of relocating to a new country often raises complex questions. What happens to existing trusts , holding companies or family office arrangements ? How can assets remain protected while gaining access to a new fiscal environment? Italy’s Flat Tax Regime has become a compelling solution precisely because it offers a clear framework for individuals who already have international structures i

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Nov 30, 20253 min read


From London to Milan: Why Many Non-Doms Are Choosing Italy Over the UK
In recent years, a quiet but decisive shift has taken place among international professionals and high-net-worth individuals who once considered London their permanent base. With the gradual abolition of the UK’s non-dom regime and the tightening of global reporting obligations, many are now looking to Italy as the natural successor — a jurisdiction that combines fiscal predictability, European stability, and an enviable lifestyle . This movement is not just anecdotal. Priva

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Nov 23, 20253 min read


How to Qualify for Italy’s Flat Tax Regime: Requirements, Timing and Key Mistakes to Avoid
Italy’s Flat Tax Regime has become one of the most attractive fiscal solutions in Europe for high-net-worth individuals and international entrepreneurs seeking residency in a major EU jurisdiction without being taxed on their worldwide income. However, while the opportunity is significant, qualifying for the regime requires careful planning and compliance with specific legal and timing criteria. Understanding these conditions — and avoiding common mistakes — is essential for

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Nov 16, 20253 min read


Moving to Italy While Keeping Foreign Income Under a Fixed Tax Regime
For many international individuals, the greatest challenge in relocating to a new country is ensuring that their global income, wealth...

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Nov 9, 20253 min read


Why More International Entrepreneurs Are Choosing Italy as Their New Tax Residency
In recent years, Italy has evolved from a traditionally bureaucratic jurisdiction into one of the most attractive destinations in Europe...

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Nov 2, 20253 min read


Relocating to Italy with Family Under the Flat Tax Regime
Moving to Italy as a family is no longer just a lifestyle choice—it has become a strategic decision for many international individuals...

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Oct 26, 20253 min read


Why Italy’s Flat Tax Regime Is Now the Most Attractive in Europe
Italy has positioned itself as one of the most appealing destinations in Europe for high-net-worth individuals looking for a favorable...

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Oct 19, 20253 min read


Retiring in Italy After Living in Switzerland or the UK: Procedures and Tax Benefits
For many international professionals, spending their working life in Switzerland or the United Kingdom and then retiring in Italy...

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Oct 12, 20253 min read


Top International Schools and Boarding Options in Italy for Expat Families
Relocating to Italy is an exciting opportunity for expat families, offering an enviable lifestyle that blends art, history, gastronomy,...

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Oct 5, 20254 min read


Golden Visa and Luxury Properties in Italy: What Qualifies for High-Value Residency
Italy’s Golden Visa is attracting an increasing number of international investors and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) who dream of...

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Sep 28, 20253 min read


Taxation of Yachts and Private Jets in Italy: A Guide for Expats and HNWIs
Relocating to Italy is an exciting step for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and international expats looking to enjoy the...

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Sep 21, 20254 min read


Italy vs Switzerland: Which Flat Tax Regime Works Best for Global Families?
When high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and global families consider relocating to Europe, two destinations always stand out: Italy and...

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Sep 14, 20254 min read


Wealth Protection in Italy: How HNWIs Use Trusts and Life Insurance Structures
Relocating to Italy as a high-net-worth individual is rarely just about enjoying the beauty of the country, its villas, or its food and...

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Sep 7, 20254 min read


How to Combine Italian Residency with Global Mobility: Dual Tax and Lifestyle Strategies
For wealthy expats and international families, relocating to Italy is not only about embracing the Mediterranean lifestyle but also about...

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Aug 31, 20253 min read


From Yacht Owners to Art Collectors: Special Tax Advantages for Italy’s Wealthy Residents
Italy has always attracted the world’s wealthy, not only for its art, culture, and Mediterranean lifestyle, but also for the unique tax...

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Aug 24, 20253 min read


Lifestyle Planning in Italy: Wellness, Spas, and Retreats for High-Net-Worth Expats
When most people think of relocating to Italy, their mind immediately goes to tax incentives, real estate, and logistics. But for...

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Aug 17, 20254 min read


Private vs. Public Healthcare in Italy for Wealthy Expats
Relocating to Italy as a High-Net-Worth Individual (HNWI) comes with unique lifestyle, tax and wealth planning advantages. Yet, one of...

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Aug 10, 20253 min read
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