Real Estate Investment Advisory in Italy for American & International Investors
Property Finding in Italy for International Investors
Italy offers exceptional real estate value, but its legal and fiscal system runs on entirely different rules from the US, UK or Canadian market — no Title Insurance, no Escrow, no exclusive buyer representation by law. Living Italy is a dedicated buyer-side real estate investment advisory in Italy, combining independent scouting, in-house legal support (MG Law Firm), international tax structuring and full asset management under one mandate: protecting your capital.
Buyer-side only
SPV structuring and corporate setup before you sign
Flat Tax regime coordination (Art. 24-bis)
What Does a Real Estate Investment Advisor in Italy Actually Do?
Most foreign investors arrive assuming the local agent works for them. Legally, that is incorrect. In Italy, real estate agents operate under a dual-mandate system — they represent both buyer and seller and collect commission from both, with no fiduciary obligation toward the buyer. Living Italy operates exclusively on the buyer’s side. Our mandate is singular: protect your capital, structure the acquisition correctly, and ensure the investment performs from day one.
Our Advisory Scope: From Scouting to Asset Management
Our Advisory Scope: From Scouting to Asset Management
We cover every stage of the investment lifecycle, with integrated legal and tax expertise.
Independent Scouting & Due Diligence Off-market sourcing and independent property scouting. Legal due diligence on title, urban planning and cadastral compliance — before you commit.
Structuring & Negotiation Tax and corporate structuring (SPV) before the offer is signed, independent price benchmarking, and negotiation strategy — full coordination from compromesso to rogito.
Asset Management & Rental Income Full-service administrative and fiscal management, luxury hospitality setup, and short-term rental yield optimisation once the property is yours.
Structuring Your Italian Investment: SPV & Flat Tax
Do I Need an SPV to Invest in Italian Real Estate?
For acquisitions above €1–1.5M, or for investors planning multiple properties, development activity or structured rental income, buying through an Italian SRL (the equivalent of a US LLC) is strongly advisable:
- 𝑳𝒊𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: the asset is ring-fenced from your personal estate
- 𝑻𝒂𝒙 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚: rental income taxed at corporate rate (24% IRES + 3.9% IRAP)
- 𝑪𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚: rental income taxed at corporate rate (24% IRES + 3.9% IRAP)
- 𝑬𝒙𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: rental income taxed at corporate rate (24% IRES + 3.9% IRAP)
- 𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈: rental income taxed at corporate rate (24% IRES + 3.9% IRAP)
Living Italy, with MG Law Firm, handles the complete SPV setup (incorporation in 2–3 weeks).
Italy's Flat Tax Regime for New Residents
he Flat Tax Regime (Art. 24-bis, Italian Tax Code) lets HNWIs cover all foreign-sourced income — dividends, capital gains, business income, foreign salaries — with a fixed annual substitute tax, regardless of amount:
- €300,000/year for the primary applicant
- €50,000/year for each additional family member
(Figures applicable to elections from 2026.) The regime lasts up to 15 years. Eligibility: any individual not resident in Italy for tax purposes for at least 9 of the prior 10 years — most often American, British, Canadian and Australian HNWIs. Italian-sourced income (including Italian rental income) is taxed separately under standard progressive rates.
Living Italy, through MG Law Firm’s international tax practice, manages the full application — including the optional advance ruling (interpello) with the Agenzia delle Entrate.
→ Explore our Tax Planning & Wealth Structuring service .
Ready to Structure Your Italian Investment? with Living Italy
Whether you are a private investor evaluating your first Italian acquisition, a family office deploying capital in the Mediterranean luxury market, or an international developer seeking a qualified Italian operating partner — Living Italy is your strategic advisor. A confidential 45‑minute consultation with our advisory team and MG Law Firm specialists.