Umzug nach Italy: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Italy steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 11 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Italy the top income tax rate is 47%, dividends are taxed at up to 26% and companies pay 27.9% corporate tax. Newcomers may use a special regime (5%): New-resident flat tax €300,000/yr (+€50k per family member) on foreign income for arrivals from 2026; earlier arrivals €100k/€200k. IRES 24% + IRAP 3.9%.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Italy you need at least 183 days a year (Anagrafe registration, domicile (centre of personal/family ties) or presence for >183 days of the year → arrive by ~1 July). The typical route is EU/EFTA free movement (Swiss citizens: register as self-sufficient): Sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance; register within ~3 months; clean record not formally required; optional flat tax €300k/yr on foreign income (+€50k per family member) There are 11 open residence programmes in Italy — see the list below.
Living there
Milan has a humid subtropical climate with winter highs around 7 °C and summer highs around 30 °C. The economy grew +0.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 0.8% for 2026. Its passport opens about 165 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure; hosts US bases.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 47% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 26% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 27.9% |
| Sonderregime für Zuzüger | 5% — New-resident flat tax €300,000/yr (+€50k per family member) on foreign income for arrivals from 2026; earlier arrivals €100k/€200k. IRES 24% + IRAP 3.9%. |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 183 Tagen — Anagrafe registration, domicile (centre of personal/family ties) or presence for >183 days of the year → arrive by ~1 July |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | EU/EFTA free movement (Swiss citizens: register as self-sufficient) — Sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance; register within ~3 months; clean record not formally required; optional flat tax €300k/yr on foreign income (+€50k per family member) |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 165 Länder |
| Economic growth | +0.5% (2025), forecast 0.8% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | humid subtropical · 7° / 30° (Milan) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict exposure; hosts US bases |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 6.5/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 7/10 · BBB+ |
| Eigentumsschutz | 7/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 6/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Italy
- Investor Visa for Italy — Investition CHF 235'000 · open · 2026-10
- Elective Residence Visa — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 29'290 · open · 2026-10
- Digital Nomad and Remote Worker Visa — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 26'320 · open · 2026-10
- Self-Employment Visa (Decreto Flussi quota) — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 7'990 · open · 2026-10
- Italia Startup Visa — Investition CHF 47'000 · open · 2026-10
- Work permit (salaried employment / EU Blue Card) — employment · open · 2026-10
- EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (registration with the anagrafe) — freeMovement · open · 2026-10
- New Residents' Flat Tax Regime (Art. 24-bis TUIR) — specialTax · changing · 2026-10
- 7% Flat Tax for Foreign Pensioners in Southern Towns (Art. 24-ter TUIR) — specialTax · open · 2026-10
- Family Reunification — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 6'580 · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by descent (iure sanguinis) — ancestry · changing · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Italy to become tax resident?
nach 183 Tagen. Anagrafe registration, domicile (centre of personal/family ties) or presence for >183 days of the year → arrive by ~1 July All-or-nothing year (treaty may split); registration = rebuttable presumption since 2024; physical days not strictly needed; flat tax 24-bis
How much tax will I pay in Italy?
In Italy the top income tax rate is 47%, dividends are taxed at up to 26% and companies pay 27.9% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Italy offer?
Investor Visa for Italy (CHF 235'000); Elective Residence Visa; Digital Nomad and Remote Worker Visa; Self-Employment Visa (Decreto Flussi quota); Italia Startup Visa (CHF 47'000)
What is the usual way to move to Italy?
EU/EFTA free movement (Swiss citizens: register as self-sufficient). Sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance; register within ~3 months; clean record not formally required; optional flat tax €300k/yr on foreign income (+€50k per family member)
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