Italy finalises implementation of DAC8 crypto-asset reporting framework
Italy's Revenue Agency has finalised implementation of DAC8 (Directive (EU) 2023/2226) through a provision signed on 22 June 2026 by Director Vincenzo Carbone. The new rules establish mandatory registration and reporting obligations for
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Italy sets 2026 conventional wages for expatriate workers
Italy has gazetted the Decree of 29 May 2026 on 11 June 2026, establishing the 2026 conventional remuneration levels used for both social security contributions and income tax calculations for Italian workers employed abroad. The decree, adopted
See MoreItaly: Supreme Court rules treaty rights override domestic filing requirements in double taxation cases
Italy’s Supreme Court, in Ordinance No. 16134 of 25 May 2026, held that relief from double taxation under the Italy–Germany income and capital tax treaty cannot be refused solely because the taxpayer failed to file an Italian tax return or
See MoreItaly formalises rules for requesting legal tax advice for trade bodies, public authorities, multinationals
The Italian Revenue Agency has issued Provision of 8 June 2026 (Prot. n. 171016/2026), which establishes the operational rules for requesting legal advice under Article 10-octies of the Statute of Taxpayer's Rights. This procedure is specifically
See MoreItaly Tax Authority tightens gift tax relief rules for family business transfers
Italy's tax administration issued two critical rulings on 4 June 2026 dismissing attempts to minimise gift tax during generational corporate transfers. Both decisions reinforce a core principle: transferring shares to the next generation only
See MoreItaly: Personal boats can enter Italy VAT-free under new EU ruling
Italy's Revenue Agency has issued a clarification on 26 May 2026 confirming that pleasure boats transferred from outside the EU qualify for VAT exemption when imported by relocating residents, even when held through foreign corporate
See MoreItaly: Fuel tax relief and support measures to continue through June 2026
Italy’s Revenue Agency has announced that the government has introduced Legislative Decree no. 89/2026, published on 25 May 2026, implementing comprehensive tax relief measures to ease the burden of rising fuel costs on citizens and businesses.
See MoreItaly updates CRS jurisdiction list for automatic tax information exchange
Italy's Ministry of Finance has issued the Provision of 12 May 2026, which updates Italy's list of jurisdictions for automatic financial account information exchange under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). The update follows Italy's
See MoreItaly joins common understanding on Pillar Two GloBE information return filing
The Italian Ministry of Finance confirmed, on 19 May 2026, that Italy has joined the common understanding on GloBE Information Return filing under Pillar Two. Countries implementing the Global Minimum Tax from 2024 onwards, including Italy, have
See MoreItaly finalises fuel relief package with extended tax cuts, transport subsidies
Italy’s government has finalised its fuel decree with the publication of Conversion Law Number 79/2026 in the Official Journal on 16 May 2026. The legislation makes Legislative Decree number 33/2026 into permanent law, maintaining reduced excise
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Italy expands automatic financial account information exchange list with new jurisdictions
Italy’s Revenue Agency has announced, on 14 May 2026, that it has updated its list of countries involved in the automatic exchange of financial account information, following a provision issued by the Department of Finance and the Revenue Agency
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Italy opens additional tax credit for Southern investment zone companies
Companies that invested in capital goods within Southern Italy's Special Economic Zone last year can now utilise a supplementary tax credit through the newly established code 7041. The Revenue Agency introduced this code through Resolution no.
See MoreItaly: Supreme Court exempts certain gratuitous intragroup guarantees from transfer pricing rules
Italy’s Supreme Court has clarified the circumstances in which domestic transfer pricing rules apply to intragroup transactions, confirming that transactions conducted without consideration may remain outside the scope of transfer pricing where
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Countries move into Pillar Two filing phase as first compliance deadlines approach
Tax authorities across several jurisdictions are accelerating the rollout of compliance systems for the OECD’s Pillar Two global minimum tax regime, with new filing portals, technical specifications, deferrals and reporting procedures now being
See MoreItaly: Government updates tax reliability indices for 2025 amid economic pressures
Italy’s Revenue Agency announced on 29 April 2026 that the Ministry of Economy and Finance had gazetted the Decree of 15 April 2026 on 27 April 2026, which updates the Decree of 31 March 2026. The Decree of 15 April 2026 revised the Synthetic
See MoreItaly: 2026 pre-filled tax return introduces revised timeline, enhanced features
Italy's tax filing season begins with significant changes this year, as the Revenue Agency introduces a split calendar for different tax forms and expands digital capabilities for millions of taxpayers on 28 April 2026. Staggered access
See MoreItaly: Revenue Agency approves IRAP refund procedures for banks, financial institutions
The Italian Revenue Agency published Provision Prot. n. 123184/2026 on 22 April 2026, which outlines the formal procedures for claiming a refund or utilising compensation for the portion of Regional Tax on Productive Activities (IRAP) paid on
See MoreItaly streamlines tax rules under new PNRR lawÂ
Italy’s Revenue Agency has announced that it has enacted Law no. 50 of 20 April 2026, converting Decree Law no. 19/2026, which introduces significant tax simplifications as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP)
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