183-day physical-presence rule. Top personal rate 43%. Effective corporate rate 27.9%. Updated for 2026.
24% IRES + 3.9% IRAP regional = 27.9% effective. ACE allowance for new equity reduces effective slightly. R&D credits available.
Lump-sum regime: €200,000/yr (raised from €100k Aug 2024; raised to €300k from 2026 for new arrivals). Excludes worldwide tax for 15 years. Family members +€25k each. Impatriate regime: 50% income exemption for skilled workers (5 years).
Special regime — open
€200k/yr fixed for new entrants from Aug 2024 (€300k from 2026). Replaces all worldwide income tax for 15 years. Grandfathered at €100k for those who entered before Aug 2024.
Duration: 15 years
EU member. The lump-sum regime is one of the most aggressive HNWI tax incentives in the EU — fixed €200k buys exemption from worldwide tax regardless of actual income (€10m income or €100m, same fixed rate).
Our Tax Residency Calculator runs your specific income mix (employment / dividends / capital gains / owner-managed) against every regime, including the Italy special regime where one applies.
Informational only. Not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify with a qualified advisor before acting.