Italy is Acquiring New High Income Residents

Italy is Acquiring New High Income Residents

Italy is experiencing a significant influx of wealthy individuals establishing residency, driven largely by a flat tax regime first introduced in 2017. This policy allows new residents to pay a fixed annual amount of €200,000 on all foreign-sourced income, a compelling alternative to the country’s standard progressive tax rates. While this trend is visible across Italy, Milan has become the primary hub, attracting high-net-worth individuals who are investing in centrally-located, luxury real estate. The success of this new tax regime has the Italian government considering an increase in the annual flat tax amount, to further increase Italy’s tax revenues.

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