Cutro Decree: Conversion of a residence permit for study into a permit for work reasons. What has changed ? The so-called Cutro Decree (Decreto Legge 20 Marzo N. 23 converted into Legge 5 Maggio 2023 N. 50) deleted the provision according to which the conversion of these permits was subject to the availability of quotas provided by the annual Decreto Flussi (flows decree). These permits can now be converted at any time of the year and without numerical limits. In general, conversion is only possible if the residence permit that needs to be converted is still valid and, therefore, has not expired. The request can also be made before the conclusion of the study cycle, in the case of permits issued to attend university (bachelor, master or PhD courses) or in the case of foreigners already present in Italy when they reach the age of majority. Regarding study permits issued to attend training courses or to carry out training periods in Italy, the conversion is possible only after the training course or training period has been completed. Subject to these requirements, conversion can now be requested at any time of the year, as waiting for the quotas set by the Decreto Flussi is no longer necessary. What are the requirements for requesting the conversion to employment or self-employment permits? Before requesting the conversion of a residence permit issued for study, training or traineeship reasons, it is necessary to verify that you meet the requirements of the law for conversion The residence permit issued for study, training or traineeship reasons can be converted into either employment or self-employment permits. Permits issued for study reasons are compatible, even before conversion, with the performance of a subordinate work activity for a time not exceeding 20 hours per week, even cumulative for fifty-two weeks, without exceeding the annual limit of 1,040 hours. In the event of a request for conversion, the working time provided in the residence contract proposal must exceed 20 hours per week. In the case of a request for conversion from study to self-employment, it is necessary to require to the Sportello Unico the certification of possession of the requirements for self-employment. At the time of the convocation at the Sportello Unico, the foreigner must present a copy of the documentation relating to the activity that they are going to carry out and the financial resources required to carry it out (income above the minimum level stipulated by law for exemption from participation in health care costs, i.e. €8,500.00). If one converts a permit for study reasons to carry out a self-employed activity as an entrepreneur, trader or artisan, registration with the chamber of commerce is required. In any case, permits issued for study reasons are compatible, even before conversion, with the carrying out of a self-employed activity. How do I apply? The application for the conversion of a residence permit issued for study or professional training reasons into employed work must be submitted electronically by the holder of the permit (or by another accredited party such as a lawyer) through the Ministry of the Interior's website which directs to the Immigration Desk of the international student's province of residence. For any additional information, feel free to contact our experts to segreteria@palmigiano.com

We provide qualified multilingual legal counsel and assistance to EU and non-EU citizens, companies and corporations who want to buy or sell property in Italy through all the stages of the process: from the choice of the property to the deed in front of the Notary. The purchase/ Sale of Property in Italy can often appear to be a daunting process for foreign investors, due to excessive bureaucracy and the complexity of the system. When purchasing private or commercial property in Italy, it is highly advisable to contact a qualified, multilingual legal advisor proficient in Italian law and knowledgeable about the real estate market. Our specialists are fluent in English About us

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A Codice Fiscale is essentially a government identification number that consists of a series of 16 alphanumeric characters that represents an individual’s name, gender, date of birth, and place of birth. It is similar to Social Security Number (USA) or to National Insurance Number (U.K.), a Codice Fiscale is used to govern most financial transactions within Italy. Codice Fiscale is used to:  Rent a home Apply for a mortgage Purchase property Open a bank account Inheritance property The Codice Fiscale can always be issued to Italian citizens. The Codice Fiscale can also be issued to NON-Italian citizens, but only for some specific purpose, such as paying Italian taxes, or fulfill a specific administrative or legal procedure in Italy, and cannot be issued for unspecified or future needs. If you are NOT an Italian citizen, and you need a Codice Fiscale to rent or purchase a real estate property in Italy, our lawyers can assist you The only way to get Italian fiscal code fastly is to ask your Italian lawyer to request the Codice Fiscale on your behalf at a local Office of the Agenzia delle Entrate; you might need to send specific Power of Attorney (Delega) for this task Our assistance As lawyers, we are fully qualified to serve as your representative, handling your application with the Agenzia delle Entrate on your behalf For more informationS, feel free to contact us: segreteria@palmigiano.com

Non-Italian residents are entitled to open non-resident bank accounts The requirements to open an Italian bank account are : Identification document Italian tax code (codice fiscale) Anti Money Laundering (AML) compliance. .What is the process ? 1) If you are in Italy You can go to an Italian bank in person and the bank representative shall check your identity and go through your personal profile information to comply with the Italian regulations regarding Anti Money Laundering (AML). The bank account works immediately or within a few hours after the bank representative has identified you and has completed entering all needed information into the bank system. 2) If you are not in Italy: If you are abroad and you want to open an Italian bank account without going to Italy, you need to find a bank that can screen you for Italian AML purposes and then pass your information onto the Italian bank representatives for them to open an Italian bank account. Some other banks are able to perform AML checks remotely. For example, as identity proof they ask for the first deposit to be done via money transfer from a bank account in your name that you have with another bank and then they arrange a video interview through the internet. For this purpose, you can use a phone or computer camera, without the need to ever go to the bank or to Italy. What are the terms and conditions ? Non-resident bank account opening formalities, terms and conditions, policies, etc. vary from bank to bank, and sometimes even between branches of the same bank. Some banks regularly operate with foreigners and some even have specific packages designed for non-residents. Italian banks offer a full range of services equivalent to those offered to Italian residents and/or European Union citizens. These typically include: online banking, cheque books (check books), automatic utility bill payment, debit card and credit card. Other banks only offer a basic service for the bank account to those who are not residents. Feel free to contact us : segreteria@palmigiano.com

Buying a property is an important decision and Italy has complex laws and procedures for purchasing your home Pamigiano e Associati Law Firm assists foreigners who want to purchase their dream home in Italy. We take care of all steps of the real estate purchase transaction in 3 phases : Find the house If want to purchase real estate in Italy, you probably already have an idea of what type of property you are looking for, your budget, the area where you would like to invest, and renovations you want to do. Following your ideas, we can help to find the property too 2. Analyse all the property documents (Due Diligence) Once you have found the property you like, but before signing any document, we check all the purchase documents to verify that there are no problems that may hinder the purchase of the property: VISURA CATASTALE : must show the current owners and the floor plan or map of the property. VISURA IPOTECARIA : will show if any liens have been placed on the property CONFORMITA' URBANISTICA " : assesses the property has been constructed in compliance with the local building code and local ordinances and if unauthorized work has been done on the property. ATTO DI PROVENIENZA : shows how the seller acquired the property (e.g. sale, inheritance, donation or other). ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE "APE" : certifies the energy efficiency of the building. CERTIFICATO DI ABITABILITÁ : certifies that the house is suitable for living in and complies with safety and health standards. The Purchasing Process The three most important steps of the process are: 1. Making a proposal to purchase the property 2. Drafting and signing a preliminary sales agreement (if you are waiting for a mortgage for example) 3. Drafting the deed to transfer ownership of the property in front of the Italian Public Notary For more information, feel free to contact us : segreteria@palmigiano.com

If you are in a dispute with a company, a professional person, an employer or other person abroad and you do not have sufficient financial resources to bring a court case, you can apply for legal aid on cross-border disputes. In order to facilitate access to legal aid in civil and commercial matters, the Directive on legal aid in cross-border issues was adopted (Directive 2003/8/EC) It covers pre-litigation advice with a view to reaching a settlement prior to bringing legal proceedings; legal assistance in bringing a case before the court and representation by a lawyer in court and assistance with, or exemption from, the cost of proceedings. In order to obtain legal aid in cross-border issues, you have to complete the relevant form for legal aid applications. The appropriate authority in Italy to apply to for legal aid if you are involved in a cross border dispute is the Ministry of Justice Our law firm has assisted and assists European citizens in their disputes in Italy We can help you to prepare the application to send to the Competent Office for legal aid Please, feel free to contact us for more informations : segreteria@palmigiano.com

Pets and separation of spouses: what does the law stipulate? In the Italian legal system, in the event of separation or divorce of spouses or cohabitees, there is no reference rule governing the custody of pets. In general, jurisprudence considers that it would be advisable that matters relating to the custody of pets (the dog, the[...] This article “Legal aid: the philosophy of Studio Legale Palmigiano” courtesy of Studio Legale Palmigiano