7% Flat Tax for Foreign Pensioners in Southern Towns (Art. 24-ter TUIR) (Regime agevolato per pensionati esteri (7%))
7% Flat Tax for Foreign Pensioners in Southern Towns (Art. 24-ter TUIR) is a residence route in Italy (Szczególny status podatkowy). Tax regime, not a permit: receive foreign pension and move to a municipality <20,000 inhabitants in the South (Sicily, Sardinia, Calabria, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Abruzzo, Molise) or listed central towns. Needs a residence title (e.g. elective residence).
Special tax regimes for new residents →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
7% on all foreign income for 10 yrs; no foreign-asset taxes
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.
| Kategoria | Szczególny status podatkowy |
|---|---|
| Inwestycja | — |
| Opłaty (rodzina) | — |
| Dochód / rok | — |
| Majątek | — |
| Min. pobyt | — |
| PS | — |
| Obywatelstwo | — |
| Praca | yes |
| Kto może | recipients of foreign pensions; not Italian tax-resident prior 5 yrs |
| Podatek | 7% on all foreign income for 10 yrs; no foreign-asset taxes |
| Stan na | 2026-10 |
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