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Dreaming of retiring in Italy with simple, low taxes? Italy’s 7% flat tax for foreign pensioners is one of Europe’s top relocation incentives. If you receive a foreign pension and move your tax residence to a small town in southern Italy, you pay just 7% on all foreign-sourced income for 10 years. The regime was created to revive smaller communities and let retirees enjoy the dolce vita with a lighter fiscal footprint. Below is our concise Q&A on eligibility, taxation, residency, and compliance.

Welcome to our comprehensive Q&A guide on Italy’s flat tax regime, presented by Move To Dolce Vita, Tax and Legal Advice in Italy. This guide covers every essential aspect of the regime—from its inception and benefits to detailed issues regarding eligibility, income treatment, and more. Our aim is to provide clear, concise answers that help you understand how the regime works and how it might benefit you if you plan to relocate to Italy.