Understanding Property Taxes in Italy: What to Expect After Your Purchase

Understanding Property Taxes in Italy: What to Expect After Your Purchase

Buying a property in Italy is a significant investment that comes with a range of tax obligations. Whether you’re acquiring a charming countryside villa or a sleek city apartment, understanding the ta...

Talking to Saint Andrew

Talking to Saint Andrew

  According to Christian tradition, Saint Andrew was born in 7 or 6 BC in Galilee. In 30 AD, Andrew and his brother Peter were summoned by Jesus to give up their trade as fishermen to become “fishers ...

Meeting New People in Milan

Meeting New People in Milan

Moving to a new city by yourself can be stressful, especially when it comes to meeting new people and making friends. Fortunately, there are countless opportunities to do just that, but where do you e...

A Guide to Starting a Business in Italy: Main Types of Companies (Part 1 of 3)

A Guide to Starting a Business in Italy: Main Types of Companies (Part 1 of 3)

Looking to establish your business in Italy? Who can establish a company in Italy? We break down the eligibility criteria for foreign investors. Navigate the complexities of company structures with th...

A Guide to Buying a Property in Italy

A Guide to Buying a Property in Italy

Italy boasts a wealth of properties awaiting exploration, ranging from corporate buildings to luxurious private lofts. Let’s delve into the highlights: – Residential (house or apartment): provides a s...

A Guide to Scooter Sharing in Milan

A Guide to Scooter Sharing in Milan

Getting around Milan has gotten more exciting since the appearance of electric scooters, offering an easy, fun and eco-friendly way to move around and explore the city. We have put together this guide...

Milano Public Transport To and From the Airport

Milano Public Transport To and From the Airport

Whether you’re arriving or departing, Milan offers quick and simple transportation options from each of its three airports. In this guide, you can find everything you need to know to make your journey...

Scottish Country Dancing Courses

Scottish Country Dancing Courses

More of the same is probably the best way to sum up the period from September 2023 to June 2024. Scottish Country Dancing has the advantage that you can do it anywhere (well, almost anywhere, deep sea...

Finding a Job in Milan as a Young Adult

Finding a Job in Milan as a Young Adult

As a young person, securing employment in Milan can be challenging due to language barriers and competitive markets. We’ve put together this guide to help you navigate the job market in Milan, includi...

48 Hours in Nice & Monaco

48 Hours in Nice & Monaco

One of the great things about living in Milan is how easy it is to travel to other places from here because public transportation is so easily accessible. This weekend, I took a 48-hour trip to Nice, ...

Traveling Alone as a Female

Traveling Alone as a Female

The Dos and Don’ts of Traveling Alone as a Woman Traveling alone can be scary, no matter who you might be. It is intimidating to go places when you can only rely on yourself– especially if it is a pla...

A Guide to Starting a Business in Italy: Public Limited Companies & Partnerships (Part 3 of 3)

A Guide to Starting a Business in Italy: Public Limited Companies & Partnerships (Part 3 of 3)

Public Limited Companies By Shares – Società per Azioni (S.p.A.) A Società per Azioni is a public limited company by shares. This form of corporation better suits the needs of large businesses requiri...

A Guide to Starting a Business in Italy: Private Limited Companies (Part 2 of 3)

A Guide to Starting a Business in Italy: Private Limited Companies (Part 2 of 3)

Private Limited Companies by Quotas Società a responsabilità limitata (S.r.l.) – Traditional S.r.l. vs. Simplified S.r.l. Under Italian law, there are two main types of private limited companies inclu...

Overcoming the Language Barrier

Overcoming the Language Barrier

Moving to Milan brings excitement but also the challenge of adapting to a new language environment. This guide aims to provide insights and recommendations for those recently arrived in Milan and deal...

FAI Spring Days

FAI Spring Days

FAI Spring Days is an event organized by the Fondo Ambiente Italiano dedicated to the cultural and landscape heritage of Italy, with free visits to 750 special places in 400 cities, from large capital...

Scottish Country Dancing – Truly Something Magical

Scottish Country Dancing – Truly Something Magical

There really is something magical about Scottish Country Dancing (SCD). And that something has rubbed off on us, the Milan Scottish Country Dancers. What other activity can you do from the age of 8 to...

Obtaining Italian Citizenship

Obtaining Italian Citizenship

The Benefits of Becoming Italian The process of obtaining Italian nationality can take some time, but once obtained, it provides access to a range of benefits and rights as an Italian citizen, includi...

Milan Pride Month

Milan Pride Month

Known as an extraordinary celebration of freedom, Milan Pride is the first display of LGBTQIA+ pride: gay, lesbian, bi+, transgender and non-binary, asexual, intersex, queer, and any other identity. W...

Milan Design Week (Salone Del Mobile)

Milan Design Week (Salone Del Mobile)

Milan Design Week, also known as Salone del Mobile, is one of the most anticipated events in the global design calendar. Held annually in April, at the Fiera Milano exhibition center, this week-long e...

BookCity Milano

BookCity Milano

BookCity Milano is an event that celebrates the written word and fosters a love of reading among people of all ages. Held annually in Milan, this vibrant event brings together authors, publishers, rea...

Artissima Art Fair

Artissima Art Fair

Artissima Art Fair is one of Italy’s most important contemporary art fairs. Held annually in the Oval Lingotto in Torino, it combines the international market with a focus on experimentation and resea...

A Guide to Separation & Child Custody in Italy

A Guide to Separation & Child Custody in Italy

Family law in Italy is undergoing significant changes, recognizing the diverse needs of families going through separation. Courts are now open to solutions that benefit children, with the priority of ...

British Citizens Voting From Overseas

British Citizens Voting From Overseas

The 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 for registering 𝗶𝘀 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵𝗣𝗠 𝗕𝗦𝗧 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲. If you are a British or eligible Irish citizen living abroad who has previously lived in the UK or been registered to vote in the UK, yo...

A Guide to Car Sharing in Milan

A Guide to Car Sharing in Milan

Did you know that Milan has the biggest car-sharing system in Italy? This system has first been introduced in 2001 due to its easy convenience and is currently present with five operators offering thi...

Benvenuto Soirée

Benvenuto Soirée

As Benvenuto Club wraps up another successful year, the club stands tall with 315 members, a testament to collective growth and engagement. Throughout this period, countless meaningful moments, nurtur...

48 Hours in Modena and Maranello

48 Hours in Modena and Maranello

Milan is known for its beautiful sights around the city, but it is also the perfect home-base to depart from for day and weekend trips. One quick and easy weekend trip is to the cities of Modena and M...

A Guide to Bike Sharing in Milan

A Guide to Bike Sharing in Milan

While Milan is an easily walkable city, and you can reach your destination quickly by foot, there are also various types of rental vehicles that you can use to get around the city. Bike-sharing is by ...

How to Legally Avoid US Tax on the Sale of your Non-US Home for Americans Abroad

How to Legally Avoid US Tax on the Sale of your Non-US Home for Americans Abroad

If you are a US citizen living outside the United States, under US tax law, you could be subject to US capital gains tax on the sale of your non-US home. It doesn’t matter where the sale of the home i...

Free Online US Tax Preparation Software Options for Americans Abroad

Free Online US Tax Preparation Software Options for Americans Abroad

Earlier this month, the IRS announced the 2024 tax filing season will open on January 29, I’ve already received emails from people asking about how to file their US tax return for this year. For Ameri...

The Most Romantic Place in the World: Italy

The Most Romantic Place in the World: Italy

In a recent study, Italy was top among the most loving countries in the world. Although the study focused on love, romance and environment were deciding factors. Here , we explore the top reasons we t...

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