The Accompanying Partner, AKA: The Trailing Spouse

The Accompanying Partner, AKA: The Trailing Spouse

“Take heart that every single ex-pat you meet was once as green as you are…” There seems to be no perfect label for a role that is both challenging and often overlooked in discussions about expat life...

Navigating Divorce and Life in Italy with Confidence: A New Podcast Shaping International Family Law in Italy

Navigating Divorce and Life in Italy with Confidence: A New Podcast Shaping International Family Law in Italy

An Exclusive Interview with Forbes 100 Professional Armando Cecatiello In a rapidly evolving world where relationships transcend borders, family law has never been more intricate—or more crucial. Divo...

How to Get Married in Italy: Complete Guide for Foreigners, Expats & Destination Weddings

How to Get Married in Italy: Complete Guide for Foreigners, Expats & Destination Weddings

  Italy is one of the most popular locations for destination weddings. When planning your dream wedding, you want it to be perfect. Just imagine a lakeside wedding at Lake Como or an intimate gatherin...

Dress Italian Style with These 7 Essential Items

Dress Italian Style with These 7 Essential Items

Master the Art of “Fare Bella Figura” — Dressing to Impress, Italian-Style The key to Italian style is to strike a balance by incorporating bright colors without excess. Italians are known for their c...

An Expat Guide to Dealing with Anxiety

An Expat Guide to Dealing with Anxiety

As an expat, there is no shortage of challenges and stresses to manage and overcome. The logistical considerations of moving abroad – often with children in tow – automatically equal a dramatic increa...

Do I need a residency permit in Italy, Permesso di Soggiorno?

Do I need a residency permit in Italy, Permesso di Soggiorno?

Thinking about moving to Milan, Italy? The first step on your relocation journey is to learn about the permesso di soggiorno, the Italian residency permit, one of the most important documents you will...

Living in Italy: Best Places to Live in Lombardy

Living in Italy: Best Places to Live in Lombardy

The Lombardy region is located in the northern part of Italy and is a popular destination for tourists for its museums and impressive architecture. If you are planning on living in Italy, Lombardy has...

7 Things You Should Know About Getting Divorced in Italy

7 Things You Should Know About Getting Divorced in Italy

Easy Milano sat down with Avv. Armando Cecatiello specialized in Family Law and author of A Mindful Divorce, who explained in simple terms some of the most important aspects of getting divorced in Ita...

Digital Nomad Visa for Italy: How to Apply

Digital Nomad Visa for Italy: How to Apply

Italy has officially legalized the digital nomad visa and, as of April 4, 2024, is now open to receiving applications. The visa enables digital nomads, or those who are remote workers, to travel to di...

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...

The Art of Bargain Hunting: Discovering Milan’s Shopping Districts

The Art of Bargain Hunting: Discovering Milan’s Shopping Districts

Milan, the beating heart of Italian fashion, is renowned worldwide for its chic, sophisticated style. An experience in Milan is not complete without a shopping excursion. A walk down Via Monte Napoleo...

How to Apply for an Italian Health Insurance Card (Tessera Sanitaria) 

How to Apply for an Italian Health Insurance Card (Tessera Sanitaria) 

Now that you are living in Italy, it is crucial to get a health insurance plan, This not only benefits you and your family, but is also a very simple process, in a few quick and easy steps, you can al...

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...

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, ...

Student Visa for Italy: Application and Eligibility

Student Visa for Italy: Application and Eligibility

If you are thinking of studying abroad, Italy is the perfect place. It offers world-class higher education programs in countless fields, accompanied by scenic views and incredible food. As a non-EU ci...

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...

What to Say in a Job Interview in English

What to Say in a Job Interview in English

Getting a job can be difficult, especially if your interview is English! Let’s try and make things a bit easier! In this article we will look at some typical questions you might be asked in your inter...

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...

Codice Fiscale Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Codice Fiscale Guide: Everything You Need to Know

What Is a Codice Fiscale? A codice fiscale (fiscal code) is an essential Italian tax identification number, one of the key requirements for an Italian immigrant, among other things. It identifies fore...

The Benefits of Investing in Italian Real Estate

The Benefits of Investing in Italian Real Estate

Many are the qualities for which Italy is known around the world. Good food, art, fashion and, most of all, the so-called “dolce vita,” an expression that has already entered the world’s vocabulary an...

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...

Rientro dei Cervelli – Tax Break for Foreigners

Rientro dei Cervelli – Tax Break for Foreigners

Taxes – such a small word yet it can produce such intense emotions in many. Knowing that they can be a sore spot for many, Italy’s decision to entice more people to return – or enter – Italy by offeri...

Top Places to Visit in the South of Italy

Top Places to Visit in the South of Italy

When one thinks of the south, images of oceans and refreshing cocktails coupled with the feeling of the sun on your skin spring to mind, right? Well, combine that with delicious food, stunning archite...

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...

Useful Italian Phrases for Emergencies in Italy

Useful Italian Phrases for Emergencies in Italy

While we hope for a smooth experience during your time in Italy, it’s wise to be prepared for unexpected moments. Knowing how to communicate urgent needs in Italian can be invaluable. In this guide, w...

Italian Holidays

Italian Holidays

Moving to a new country has all sorts of novelties including a few new holidays to get used to. So before being the odd one racing to work on a day in which you could have stayed in bed, jot down thes...

What is a SPID Digital Identity in Italy

What is a SPID Digital Identity in Italy

If you are planning to move to Italy, you will find that there is a sea of bureaucracy to navigate. One item on the essentials list is a SPID ID. What is a SPID ID? SPID stands for Sistema Pubblico di...

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