RCLex International Desk
We assist individuals and businesses investing in or relocating to Italy, providing integrated, high-level advisory services in the fields of tax law, corporate law, real estate and contractual matters.
The Desk was established to serve as a single point of reference in Italy for clients seeking to:
• invest in or conduct business in the Italian market;
• relocate to Italy while optimizing their tax position;
• acquire real estate in Italy;
• carry out corporate and M&A transactions;
• structure and execute cross-border transactions.
Leveraging the extensive experience of our professionals, we deliver robust, sustainable and fully compliant solutions, in line with Italian, EU and international legal and tax frameworks
Who We Assist
HIGH NET WORTH INDIVIDUALS (HNWI)
We advise high-net-worth individuals and families in the management of Italy–foreign cross-border matters, including:
• relocation of tax residence to Italy and access to Italian preferential tax regimes;
• wealth and succession planning involving assets located in multiple jurisdictions;
• asset protection strategies and family office support;
• real estate acquisitions and investments in Italy
PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES
We provide comprehensive tax and contractual assistance to professional athletes relocating to or from Italy, including:
• taxation of sport income and image rights;
• employment, endorsement and sponsorship agreements, as well as international transfers;
• corporate and wealth structuring;
• management of relationships with sports federations, agents and clubs
SMEs and START-UPs
We support foreign companies in cross-border operations, including:
• establishment of Italian subsidiaries, branches and operating facilities;
• international commercial contracts and e-commerce structures;
• M&A transactions, joint ventures and corporate reorganizations;
• international tax matters, including permanent establishment risks and double taxation issues
FOREIGN LAW FIRMS
and ADVISORY COMPANIES
We maintain long-standing collaborations with foreign law firms, tax firms and advisory companies requiring a trusted Italian partner for the following activities:
• legal and tax due diligence;
• Italian tax and corporate litigation;
• international tax opinions and memoranda;
• coordinated management of cross-border transactions
EXPATs and DIGITAL NOMADs
We provide tailored legal and tax assistance to individuals living or operating between Italy and other jurisdictions, including:
• acquisition of residential or tourist real estate in Italy;
• Italian residence planning for international workers and digital nomads;
• tax planning and compliance
Practice Areas
International Taxation
• Italian tax regimes for new residents, inbound workers (impatriati) and HNWIs.
• Tax and succession planning involving assets located in multiple jurisdictions.
• Double taxation, permanent establishment issues and corporate structures.
• Real estate taxation of investments in Italy.
• Advice on Digital Services Tax (DST), VAT and tax compliance for digital platforms.
• Legal and tax due diligence on Italian assets or target companies
Corporate & Legal
Digital Business
Real Estate
• Incorporation of Italian companies and investment vehicles.
• M&A transactions and joint ventures.
• Commercial and international contracts (supply, distribution, licensing).
• Legal due diligence on Italian assets or target companies
• Tax and legal compliance for digital platforms and marketplaces.
• Cross-border VAT, digital supplies and e-commerce.
• Structuring of digital business models, payments and online services
• Acquisition of residential, tourist and commercial real estate in Italy.
• Legal and tax due diligence.
• Investment structuring and coordination with notaries, real estate agents and property managers.
• Succession planning and asset protection in connection with real estate investments
Service Packages
HNWI Relocation & Italian Residence Package
Assistance with the relocation of tax residence to Italy, assessment of applicable preferential tax regimes, evaluation of the impact on wealth and succession planning, and ongoing management and structuring of investments
Digital Business &
E-commerce Package
Italian Real Estate Acquisition Package
Integrated management of tax matters, contractual arrangements, sponsorship agreements and corporate structures for professional athletes
Professional Athletes
Tax & Legal Package
End-to-end assistance for the acquisition of real estate in Italy, including legal and tax due diligence, contractual documentation, tax structuring, and coordination with notaries and real estate agents
Comprehensive support for digital platforms and online operators, including cross-border VAT matters, Digital Services Tax, regulatory and tax compliance, and contractual structuring
Our Team
The Desk operates through a dedicated team with specific expertise in international taxation, corporate law, commercial contracting, real estate, and tax and wealth planning for internationally mobile individuals. Our approach is multidisciplinary, coordinated and results-oriented.
The Desk also relies on a selected network of foreign partner firms located in:
• Brazil
• United States
• Portugal
• The Netherlands
• Albania
• United Kingdom
• other selected European jurisdictions
Our operating model ensures speed, coordination and a single point of contact, while maintaining full independence and transparency
Multilingual Services
Our international desk provides legal and tax services and client communications in six languages: Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Albanian.
This enables us to manage cross-border matters effectively, including interactions with foreign authorities and coordination with international professionals
