Published by OS Law | Updated on 6 July 2026 Buying a home on Lake Garda — or on Lake Como or Lake Iseo — is not the same as buying property elsewhere in Italy. Virtually every property near the Italian lakes sits inside a landscape-protected area, where renovations, extensions, pools and even minor… Continue reading Buying Property on Lake Garda: the Legal Peculiarities Every Foreign Buyer Should Know

Mandatory Guarantee for VIES Registration for Non-EU Companies An In-Depth Guide for International Businesses With Decision No. 178713/2025 of 14 April 2025, the Italian Revenue Agency has introduced a structural change that directly affects non-EU companies operating in Italy through a tax representative. From that date onward, the provision of a financial guarantee of at… Continue reading Mandatory Guarantee for VIES Registration for Non-EU Companies: An In-Depth Guide for International Businesses

The complex niche of Italy’s real estate and NPL market Italy’s real estate market hides a highly specialized niche that has long attracted both domestic and international investors: judicial real estate auctions and non-performing loans (NPLs).These two sectors are closely connected — both governed by procedural and financial rules that require deep legal understanding and… Continue reading Algorec AI: The First Legal-Tech Assistant for Real Estate Auctions and NPL Analysis in Italy

By OS Law – Private Clients Division In recent years, Italy has become a preferred destination for international families, entrepreneurs, and retirees who decide to establish their residence in the country while maintaining assets abroad. When a foreign national dies as an Italian resident, their estate is governed by a complex framework of international private… Continue reading Cross-Border Succession in Italy: Understanding the Professio Iuris, Italian Forced Heirship, and Tax Implications

Why the Smartest Millionaires Are Choosing Italy — And Why You Should Too The lifestyle is legendary. The tax benefits are extraordinary. And OS Law is your passport to both. If you’re a successful entrepreneur, investor, or family office principal seeking a stable European base, Italy may be the most underrated opportunity of the decade.… Continue reading Why the Smartest Millionaires Are Choosing Italy — And Why You Should Too

Italian Tax Police Target UK Amazon Sellers in VAT Crackdown Overview: A wave of VAT investigations by the Italian Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) is hitting UK businesses that sell to Italian consumers via Amazon. Many UK Amazon sellers have been served with a Processo Verbale di Constatazione (PVC) – essentially an official audit report… Continue reading Italian Tax Police Target UK Amazon Sellers in VAT Crackdown

Non-Compete Agreements in Agency Contracts under Italian Law: Legal Framework, Validity, Compensation and Remedies In the complex field of agency contracts, the post-contractual non-compete clause—governed by Article 1751-bis of the Italian Civil Code—plays a strategic role in safeguarding the principal’s interests after the termination of the agency relationship. This clause, however, must be carefully structured… Continue reading Non-Compete Agreements in Agency Contracts under Italian Law

  1. Evaluating the Dispute: Settlement or Litigation? The initiation of a civil lawsuit in Italy starts with a careful legal and strategic evaluation. Before approaching the courts, parties are required to consider alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. These include: ✓ Assisted negotiation (negoziazione assistita) as provided by Law No. 162/2014; ✓ Mediation (mediazione) under Legislative Decree No.… Continue reading How to Start a Civil Lawsuit in Italy: The Introductory Phase Explained

Acquiring a Business in Italy: Comprehensive Legal & Tax Guide for Foreign Investors Published by OS Law | Updated on 29.3.2025 Introduction For many international entrepreneurs and corporations, Italy represents an ideal entry point into the European market. With its strategic location, established industrial base, and access to the EU, acquiring a business in Italy—rather… Continue reading Acquiring a Business in Italy: Comprehensive Legal & Tax Guide for Foreign Investors

Updated Requirements for Italian Citizenship: What You Need to Know Published by OS Law | Updated on 15/02/2025 Introduction Acquiring Italian citizenship is a highly sought-after legal status that grants individuals full rights as Italian nationals, including political participation and access to EU benefits. However, recent legal updates and court rulings have further clarified the… Continue reading Updated Requirements for Italian Citizenship: What You Need to Know