Global Retirement Report: Italy

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Introduction

Rankings Snapshot

Index
Ranking
Score
Overall Ranking
6th
87.42
Procedure Index
32nd
84.33
Citizenship and Mobility Index
7th
92.49
Economics Index
41st
86.05
Quality of Life Index
7th
87.47
Tax Optimization Index
25th
80.5
Safety and Integration Index
9th
87.77

Country Information at a Glance

Category
Details
Legal Provision
Elective Residency Visa (ERV)
Region
Europe
Income Requirements
€ 2.200,00
Processing Time
3 months
Family Member Inclusion
The main applicant can include spouse or legal partner, minor children and dependent adult children (disabilities)
Tax Benefits
Worldwide tax system, Wealth tax: ERV beneficiaries must pay IVAFE (0.2% on foreign financial assets) and IVIE (0.76% on foreign real estate), Inheritance and gift taxes apply to worldwide assets if you’re a resident, with rates ranging from 4% to 8% depending on the relationship to the deceased or donor. Spouses, children, and parents benefit from a €1 million exemption each, while siblings have a €100,000 exemption, and unrelated individuals receive no exemption.
Path to Citizenship
10 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed

Conclusion

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