Italy’s Flat Tax: Is the “Dolce Vita” Still Worth €200k?

Italy has doubled its lump-sum tax for foreign residents to €200,000 per year. Yet, for the Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individual, it remains arguably the best deal in Europe.

The Math of Wealth Preservation

For investors with significant global income, a fixed tax bill of €200,000 is negligible compared to the progressive taxation in France, Germany, or the UK. This regime offers complete exemption on foreign income, protecting your global portfolio from aggressive fiscal drag.