The vaccination calendar for residents in Puglia was released at 14:00 yesterday, and inundated with people trying to confirm their vaccination dates; there are long queues waiting to register for the program. At the moment only people born between 1942 and 1943 can use the site to register for the vaccination program. If you are…
If you are resident in Italy do you need to submit a tax return? Many ex-pats resident in Italy often thinks that they do not need to register with the tax authorities or to submit annual tax returns. In many cases, they are mistaken and run the risk of having to pay heavy fines and…
Europe wide travel regulations are being introduced with new dark red regions, which will include Italy. What will mean for us – in a nutshell, changes to the regulations governing travel to and from abroad, announced by the Eu Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders during a press conference. Due to the increase in Covid-19 cases,…
When we first moved to Puglia, over 15 years ago, we struggled with a lot of things. Not least of which because neither of us spoke much Italian, but also because the culture and the bureaucracy are different from the UK. At the time, and probably on occasions now, we could have done with the…
A new year and we are in the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic. Are you confused about the constantly changing rules and regulations? Do you know which zone Puglia, or the region in which you live, is in at any time. What are the regulations today? If you are constantly trying to keep up,…
This article has been contributed by Dott. Raffaele Marino and provides a short overview about doing business in Italy, concerning information about the Italian taxation system. If you are interested in moving to Italy please feel free to consult Dott. Marino’s Italian taxation F.A.Q. Also, you can join the Facebook group ABOUT LIVING IN ITALY.…
Do I need a TV licence in Italy? It’s a question we often get asked, especially by ex-pats living in Puglia, or anywhere in Italy. Many mistakenly believe that, because they don’t watch, Italian television they don’t need a licence. The simple answer is that just about anyone who owns a TV set needs a…
If you are planning on relocating to Puglia, or in fact anywhere in Italy, you will need a codice fiscale, the Italian tax code, preferably before you make the move. You may be wondering what it is? Basically, it is a tax identification number and each one is unique. It is used by all the…
10% cashback on purchases in shops, bars, supermarkets and restaurants, if you pay by card. It’s all part of Italy’s efforts to stamp out tax evasion. Cashback 10% starts on 1st January 2021 and resident adults can earn up to a maximum of €300. Between 8th December 2020 and 31st January 2021 Extra Christmas Cashback…
Too good to be true? It sounds it, but it’s not. From January you can gain free entry into a prize draw with your shopping receipts. The odds on winning may not be so good, but it costs nothing to enter so what have you got to lose? All you have to do is get…