New Residents' Flat Tax Regime (Art. 24-bis TUIR) (Regime dei neo-residenti (flat tax))
changing — Raised from €200k to €300k (+€50k per relative) for those moving from 1 Jan 2026 (Budget Law 199/2025)
New Residents' Flat Tax Regime (Art. 24-bis TUIR) is a residence route in Italy (Special tax status). Tax regime, not a permit: €300,000/yr substitute tax on all foreign income (+€50,000 per family member) for up to 15 yrs; ruling optional; Italian-source income taxed normally. Pair with free movement or investor/elective visa.
Special tax regimes for new residents →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
€300k/yr lump sum on foreign income; no IVAFE/IVIE, no gift/inheritance tax on foreign assets
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Special tax status |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | — |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | anyone not Italian tax-resident 9 of last 10 yrs (needs a separate residence title) |
| Tax | €300k/yr lump sum on foreign income; no IVAFE/IVIE, no gift/inheritance tax on foreign assets |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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