Category: LEGAL ITALY

Can You Apply for the Italian Investor Visa Yourself?

The Bridge To Italy

May 20, 2026

LEGAL ITALY

Yes, you can. Whether you should deserves a more careful conversation. I should start with the obvious disclosure. I am writing this as the CEO and co-founder of Bridge to Italy, a company that supports applicants through the Italian ...

Yes, you can. Whether you should deserves a more careful conversation. I should start ...

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Entrepreneurship in Italy. Where Opportunity Actually Lives.

The Bridge To Italy

April 23, 2026

LEGAL ITALY

If you looked at my CV, you would probably assume it belonged to several different people. I started out as a competitive soccer player. I trained as an electrical engineer. I then spent fifteen years playing poker professionally. Poker ...

If you looked at my CV, you would probably assume it belonged to several ...

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A Practical Comparison of Italy’s Main Residence Visas

The Bridge To Italy

April 23, 2026

LEGAL ITALY

Which Visa Makes the Most Sense for Moving to Italy? A Practical Comparison of the Most Common Visas Italy attracts people for obvious reasons. Quality of life, culture, food, climate, and a pace that feels human again. Once the ...

Which Visa Makes the Most Sense for Moving to Italy? A Practical Comparison of ...

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The 250k Italian Startup Investment. Not as risky as you think.

The Bridge To Italy

April 21, 2026

LEGAL ITALY

Less hype, more structure, and a government that actually signs off When people hear “startup investment,” they usually picture Silicon Valley at its worst. Hoodie founders. Aggressive pitch decks. Big promises followed by very small results. If your reference ...

Less hype, more structure, and a government that actually signs off When people hear ...

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Why the Italian Investor Visa Might Be Smarter (and Cheaper) Than You Think

The Bridge To Italy

April 21, 2026

LEGAL ITALY

When most people hear about Italy’s Investor Visa, they freeze at the numbers. Half a million euros? A million euros? Just to move somewhere? No thanks. But here’s the truth. It is not really about spending money. It is ...

When most people hear about Italy’s Investor Visa, they freeze at the numbers. Half ...

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The GILI Certification: The Most Misunderstood Bottleneck in the Italy Investor Visa Process

The Bridge To Italy

April 21, 2026

LEGAL ITALY

If you are considering the Italian Investor Visa, there is one step in the process that causes more confusion and delays than almost any other. It is called the GILI certification. For many applicants, it becomes one of the ...

If you are considering the Italian Investor Visa, there is one step in the ...

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Where I Put €500K for My Investor Visa (And Why)

The Bridge To Italy

April 21, 2026

LEGAL ITALY

How I Decided Where to Put €500K for My Investor Visa Let me be clear up front: I am not a financial advisor. This is not investment advice. This is simply my personal thought process and how I approached ...

How I Decided Where to Put €500K for My Investor Visa Let me be ...

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A Game-Changer for Families Applying for Italy’s Elective Residency Visa (ERV)

anyexpat

July 25, 2025

LEGAL ITALY

Major Legal Update: A Game-Changer for Families Applying for Italy’s Elective Residency Visa (ERV) Brought to you by AnyExpat.comYour free resource for planning, moving to, and thriving in Italy. We connect you with vetted, verified services in legal, financial, ...

Major Legal Update: A Game-Changer for Families Applying for Italy’s Elective Residency Visa (ERV) ...

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“Compromesso”: A Fundamental Document When Buying a House in Italy.

Ulysses Relocation

July 2, 2024

LEGAL ITALY

1. What is the “compromesso”?In Italian, the term “compromesso” is used to refer to the preliminary sale agreement concerning real estate.It is a contract in which the parties agree to finalize a future sale—they commit to signing it at ...

1. What is the “compromesso”?In Italian, the term “compromesso” is used to refer to ...

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Is it Possible for a Non-Resident to get a Mortgage in Italy?

Alexey Khripunov

June 4, 2024

Finance

Buying a house is a significant milestone in many people’s lives, and obtaining a mortgage can be necessary to make this dream a reality. But what happens if you are not a resident of Italy? Is it possible to ...

Buying a house is a significant milestone in many people’s lives, and obtaining a ...

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Protecting Your Assets in Italy: Costs and Benefits of Trusts Under Italian Law.

Ulysses Relocation

June 3, 2024

LEGAL ITALY

Even though there is no specific law for trusts in Italy, the country does recognize them thanks to The Hague Convention established in 1985. Introduction to Trusts in Italy First of all, let’s briefly explain what a trust is. ...

Even though there is no specific law for trusts in Italy, the country does ...

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Bank Letter for the Italian Investor Visa

Ulysses Relocation

May 21, 2024

LEGAL ITALY

The Italian Investor Visa offers a promising gateway for foreign entrepreneurs looking to fuel Italy’s economic growth while enjoying Italian tax benefits—all without the burden of a minimum stay requirement. Despite efforts by Italian authorities to streamline the process, ...

The Italian Investor Visa offers a promising gateway for foreign entrepreneurs looking to fuel ...

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Establishing Child Support: Responsibilities of the Non-Custodial Parent

Cinzia Roberti

May 10, 2024

LEGAL ITALY

With separation or divorce, the judge orders that the non-custodial parent pay the child’s custodial parent a maintenance allowance to support ordinary expenses. Extraordinary expenses are excluded from the contribution. Extraordinary expenses are expenses for child support that are ...

With separation or divorce, the judge orders that the non-custodial parent pay the child’s ...

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Navigating the Italian Digital Nomad Visa: A Gateway to Remote Work in the Heart of Europe

Alexey Khripunov

May 2, 2024

LEGAL ITALY

In the wake of a global shift towards remote work, the digital nomad concept has gained immense popularity. With the freedom to work from anywhere with an internet connection, individuals are no longer bound by traditional office spaces. Recognizing ...

In the wake of a global shift towards remote work, the digital nomad concept ...

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BLUE PAPER – ENTRANCE AND STAY FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED WORKERS

Alessandro Ricciardi

December 5, 2023

LEGAL ITALY

The Directive applies to highly qualified third-country nationals who apply to be admitted to the territory of a Member State to carry out a job for more than three months, as well as to their family members. Highly qualified workers ...

The Directive applies to highly qualified third-country nationals who apply to be admitted to ...

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Rules that apply for Remote workers from Foreign Countries

Alessandro Ricciardi

November 28, 2023

LEGAL ITALY

What until a few years ago was a new philosophy of life and work now has a precise legal framework. And a definition: digital nomads are “citizens of a third country, who carry out highly qualified work activities through ...

What until a few years ago was a new philosophy of life and work ...

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What is, Direct Maintenance of children in Italy?

anyexpat

November 25, 2023

LEGAL ITALY

The Italian Legal System… ….and the so-called “Direct Maintenance”​ of the children A strong movement of divorced fathers in Italy – who are supported mainly by some right-wing parties (not by all: not by far extreme right, for instance)- ...

The Italian Legal System… ….and the so-called “Direct Maintenance”​ of the children A strong ...

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Driving License Procedure: How to drive legally in ITALY

Alessandro Ricciardi

November 24, 2023

LEGAL ITALY

Community driving license conversion The procedure is intended for drivers in possession of a driving license issued by state of the European Union or the European Economic Area who obtain a registered residence or a normal residence in Italy. ...

Community driving license conversion The procedure is intended for drivers in possession of a ...

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The First step when BUYING A PROPERTY IN ITALY

anyexpat

November 17, 2023

LEGAL ITALY

CHECKING THE DEED OF ORIGIN OF PROPERTY When buying a property in Italy, one of the most important checks to be carried out to avoid unpleasant surprises is the “origin” of the property. It is necessary to reconstruct the ...

CHECKING THE DEED OF ORIGIN OF PROPERTY When buying a property in Italy, one ...

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You Need to Know About an Italian Elective Residence Visa

Alessandro Ricciardi

November 10, 2023

LEGAL ITALY

INFORMATIVE NOTE: If you’re an expat who’s been thinking about making the move to Italy, you’re probably wondering about an Italian elective residence visa this article helps you a lot. Non-EU citizen: citizen whose nationality belongs to one of ...

INFORMATIVE NOTE: If you’re an expat who’s been thinking about making the move to ...

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Umbria On a Whim – The Basics: Driving in Italy

Tara OSH

November 2, 2023

Leaving the USA FOR GOOD

Are you slowly ticking off the things to organize for your big move? Hopefully, everything has gone smoothly for you in getting a visa and lining up what you need for dealing with the bureaucracy in Italy. Another important ...

Are you slowly ticking off the things to organize for your big move? Hopefully, ...

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Italy Residence Permit: Simplified Application Process and Requirements

October 17, 2023

LEGAL ITALY

To fully embrace the enriching experience of living in Italy for an extended period, every non-EU national is required to secure an Italian long-stay visa alongside the esteemed Italian Residence Permit (Permesso di Soggiorno). Irrespective of your purpose, whether ...

To fully embrace the enriching experience of living in Italy for an extended period, ...

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How to find your place under Italy’s sun.

Laura Lustika

October 10, 2023

All Countries

Probably this is the question you should start with when thinking about a possibility to move to Italy – where to. Since our family went through the selection process quite recently, I decided to put together and share with ...

Probably this is the question you should start with when thinking about a possibility ...

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SIX THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING AGRICULTURAL LAND IN ITALY

anyexpat

October 9, 2023

LEGAL ITALY

Are you about to buy agricultural land in Italy? Here are some guidelines to buy it with awareness and without surprises. AGRICULTURE is a very important economic sector in Italy. It contributes to the country’s GDP and employment. In ...

Are you about to buy agricultural land in Italy? Here are some guidelines to ...

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Preserving Italy’s Successful Impatriati Tax Scheme

Francesco Barillaro

September 28, 2023

LEGAL ITALY

Impatriati tax scheme (Art. 16, D. Lgs. No. 147/2015), a successful rule that the Italian government should not change It is news these days that the government has decided to abolish, as of 2024, the special law for impatriati ...

Impatriati tax scheme (Art. 16, D. Lgs. No. 147/2015), a successful rule that the ...

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Transfer of Foreign Workers Employed By Companies

Alessandro Ricciardi

September 11, 2023

LEGAL ITALY

FOREIGN WORKERS FOR BENEFITS SUBJECT TO A CONTRACT This type of Nulla Osta must authorize the transnational posting of foreign workers employed by companies based abroad who have to carry out contract work in Italy. The foreign company from ...

FOREIGN WORKERS FOR BENEFITS SUBJECT TO A CONTRACT This type of Nulla Osta must ...

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BUSINESS VISA Process Of Practice

Alessandro Ricciardi

August 22, 2023

LEGAL ITALY

BUSINESS VISA PROCESS OF PRACTICE

BUSINESS VISA PROCESS OF PRACTICE

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VISTO PER RESIDENZA ELETTIVA NOTA INFORMATIVA:

anyexpat

August 10, 2023

LEGAL ITALY

VISTO PER RESIDENZA ELETTIVA NOTA INFORMATIVA: Cittadino extracomunitario: cittadino la cui nazionalità appartiene a uno degli stati al di fuori della Comunità Europea. Tali soggetti hanno l’obbligo della titolarità di un visto, nei casi previsti dalla normativa, per l’ingresso ...

VISTO PER RESIDENZA ELETTIVA NOTA INFORMATIVA: Cittadino extracomunitario: cittadino la cui nazionalità appartiene a ...

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RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR ELECTIVE RESIDENCE

Alessandro Ricciardi

August 3, 2023

LEGAL ITALY

The residence permit for elective residence is issued in four distinct hypothesis: A) to a foreign citizen holding an entry visa for residence elective – The visa for elective residence allows entry to Italy for the purposes of the ...

The residence permit for elective residence is issued in four distinct hypothesis: A) to ...

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Canadians Investing in Italian Real Estate A Comprehensive Guide

anyexpat

July 19, 2023

LEGAL ITALY

Buying property in Italy as a Canadian Unraveling the Complexities can a Canadian Residents Purchasing Property in Italy Query: Is it possible for a Canadian to invest in real estate within Italy’s borders? Despite the law, Canadians can still ...

Buying property in Italy as a Canadian Unraveling the Complexities can a Canadian Residents ...

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Information Note CONCERNING FAMILY REUNION PRACTICE ART. 29 Legislative Decree. 286/98

Alessandro Ricciardi

July 6, 2023

LEGAL ITALY

Reunification The practice is provided for by art. 29 of the Legislative Decree. 286/98 allows non-EU citizens to be legal residents and present on the national territory to reunite their family members residing abroad. Who carries out the reunification: ...

Reunification The practice is provided for by art. 29 of the Legislative Decree. 286/98 ...

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