Business Taxation
Tax returns, taxes and tax planning handled in advance, with no surprises at the deadlines.
International Taxation
International tax advice for businesses that sell abroad or want to grow across borders: clear rules on taxes, VAT and foreign structures, before you take the first step.
Book a free consultationWhat the service includes
Tax aspects of internationalisation
Support when opening up to foreign markets: new branches, partnerships with foreign operators, new markets.
Setting up a company abroad
We assess whether and where it makes sense, with which structure and with which tax effects in Italy, before incorporation.
International tax planning
Cross-border tax strategies consistent with Italian and foreign rules and with double taxation treaties.
International VAT
Intra-EU transactions, exports, imports and services to foreign customers: rules and compliance.
Tax residence and permanent establishment
Review of tax residence and permanent establishment issues, to avoid disputes and double taxation.
When you need it
Do any of these situations sound familiar?
- You already sell abroad and want to be sure you apply VAT and taxes correctly
- You are considering opening an office, a branch or a company outside Italy
- You work with foreign partners or customers and want to get the tax aspects right
- You are worried about paying tax twice, in Italy and abroad
Our method
How we work
Analysis
We listen to your needs and analyse your company’s current situation.
Operational proposal
We present a tailored solution, with clear timing and costs from the outset.
Ongoing support
We stay with you through implementation, not just for the first consultation.
Frequently asked questions
How is an Italian company that sells abroad taxed?
A company based in Italy pays tax in Italy on all its income, wherever it is earned. Selling abroad mainly affects VAT, with different rules depending on whether the customer is a business or a private individual and whether it is inside or outside the European Union. If the company has a stable presence abroad (a permanent establishment), that income may also be taxed there: double taxation treaties exist to avoid paying twice.
Is it worth setting up a company abroad to pay less tax?
Choosing a country with lower taxation is not enough. If the foreign company is in fact managed from Italy, it may be considered tax resident in Italy (so-called “esterovestizione”); in addition, controlled foreign company rules may attribute its income to the Italian shareholder. Setting up a company abroad makes sense when there is a genuine business activity in that country: it must be assessed case by case, before incorporation.
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Looking beyond Italy’s borders?
Tell us about your project: we will assess the tax aspects together before they become a problem.
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