Italy confirms capital gains exemption for EU/EEA funds
In accordance with the 2021 Finance Law, Italy has established a 0% withholding tax rate on dividends sourced from Italy when received by EU/EEA entities, specifically funds regulated under the UCITS IV Directive or non-UCITS funds managed by firms
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On 23 July 2024 the IMF issued a report following the consultation with Italy under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report noted that Italy’s economy has recovered from the pandemic and energy price shocks, with economic
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Italy issues decree for Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax
Italy's Ministry of Finance announced, on 3 June 2024, the publication of the “Decree of 1 July 2024”. It contains the methods of implementing the national minimum tax or Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT) provided for in Article 18
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Italy enacts law for tax credits for investments in simplified logistics zones
Italy published Law No. 95 of 4 July 2024 in the Official Gazette on 4 July 2024, converting the Decree-Law No. 60 of 7 May 2024 into law, which addresses urgent provisions for the European Union's cohesion policy. One key provision of this law
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Italy approves decree for reforming tax collection system
Italy’s Council of Ministers announced, on 3 July 2024, that it passed the Legislative Decree for reforming the tax collection system. It was passed after consultation with the relevant parliamentary commissions under Law No. 111 of 9 August
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Italy issues decree for Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax
Italy's Ministry of Finance announced on 3 July, 2024, the publication of the “Decree of 1 July 2024”. The Decree contains the methods of implementing the national minimum tax or Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT) provided for in
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Italy updates VAT penalties
Italy has published Legislative Decree no. 87/2024 in the Official Gazette on 28 June 2024, introducing major amendments related to Italy’s tax penalty system. The Decree went into force the day of its publication and will be applied to
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Italy approves draft public CbCR legislative decree
Italy’s Council of Ministers passed the draft decree introducing Public Country-by-Country Reporting (PCbCR) on 10 June, 2024. It amends Directive 2013/34/EU of 26 June 2013 (Accounting Directive), which pertains to the reporting of income
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Italy extends plastic and sugar tax suspension
Italy has enacted Law No. 67 of 23 May 2024, now published in the Official Gazette, which converts Decree-Law No. 39 of 29 March 2024 into law with specific amendments. The key measure in this legislation is the continued suspension of the
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Italy announces decree on Pillar Two transitional safe harbour rules
Italy’s Ministry of Finance announced the ‘TSH decree’, which was published in the official gazette on 28 May, 2024. This decree implements the Pillar Two transitional safe harbour (TSH) rules, as stipulated in Article 39 of Legislative
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G7 finance ministers pledge for a fairer global tax system
The G7 Finance Ministers and central bank governors held a meeting from 23–25 May, 2024, at Stresa, Italy, during which they issued a Communiqué reaffirming their commitment to creating a more stable and equitable international tax system. The
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Treaty on global minimum tax on multinationals fails to conclude
Italy's Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti announced today, May 24, 2024, that the agreement on a global minimum tax on multinationals will not be concluded by June, as initially anticipated. The agreement will not receive approval from all
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Italy introduces tax credit for recycled plastic purchases
Italy's Ministry of Environment and Energy Security published Decree of April 2, 2024 in the official gazette on 21 May, 2024, outlining the implementation of a 36% tax credit for expenses related to purchasing recycled plastic products and
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Italy adopts transitional safe harbours for Pillar Two global minimum tax
On Monday, 20 May, 2024, Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced the “Decree of 20 May 2024” which states the simplified transitional regimes (safe harbours) for multinational and national groups subject to the Pillar Two global
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Italy offers tax credit for investments in simplified logistics zones
Italy published Decree-Law No. 60 of 7 May 2024 in the Official Gazette on 7 May, 2024, addressing urgent provisions for the European Union's cohesion policy. This decree introduces tax credits for investments in simplified logistics zones (ZLS);
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Italy introduces CFC substitute tax measures
Italy’s Revenue Agency has published provisions for Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) substitute tax option, released as part of Legislative Decree No. 209 of 27 December 2023. Legislative Decree No. 209 outlines measures for adopting the Pillar
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Italy simplifies income tax and withholding compliance with new return deadlines
On 11 April 2024, Italy’s Revenue Agency announced it released Circular 8/E to clarify the simplification of tax return compliance under Legislative Decree No. 1 of January 2024 or the "Compliance Decree." The Circular provides simplification
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Italy announces new corporate tax return deadline
Italy has announced new guidelines and procedures for corporate tax return filings for 2024 regarding the tax year 2023. The main change relates to the revised deadline for filing returns as per the corporate tax (IRES) returns. The new
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