The flat tax regime works in Rome exactly as it does in Milan, and Rome has the palazzi. Less business, more life, and the same 15 year deal.
| Income | Tax | Effective | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300K | $128K | 43% | $172K |
| $1M | $447K | 45% | $553K |
| $3M | $1.4M | 45% | $1.6M |
Special regime. Flat tax for new residents on foreign income under Article 24-bis, a fixed 300,000 euros a year for anyone who becomes resident from 1 January 2026, plus 50,000 euros per family member, for up to 15 years. Earlier entrants keep the 100,000 or 200,000 rate they joined on (2026 Budget Law, Law 199 of 30.12.2025)
Simplified marginal model, indicative 2026 brackets, non-US single filer. Run the engine with your own income, exit, passports, and family to see where Rome ranks for you.
EU nationals register on arrival. Others use the elective residence visa, the investor visa from €250K, or an intra company transfer. The flat tax regime is elected on arrival and runs 15 years.
A Italy passport scores 72.3 on the mobility index. The passport ladder on the engine compares 65 of them.
| From | Hours |
|---|---|
| New York | 9.4 |
| London | 2.8 |
| Zurich | 1.9 |
| Dubai | 6.3 |
| Singapore | 13.2 |
| Tel Aviv | 3.8 |
On the simplified 2026 model, about $447K, an effective 45%, leaving $553K. At $300K the rate is 43%, at $3M it is 45%. Social contributions, deductions, and treaties are not included. Special regime: Flat tax for new residents on foreign income under Article 24-bis, a fixed 300,000 euros a year for anyone who becomes resident from 1 January 2026, plus 50,000 euros per family member, for up to 15 years. Earlier entrants keep the 100,000 or 200,000 rate they joined on (2026 Budget Law, Law 199 of 30.12.2025)
EU nationals register on arrival. Others use the elective residence visa, the investor visa from €250K, or an intra company transfer. The flat tax regime is elected on arrival and runs 15 years. Routes that matter for money: Golden visa, Lump sum residence, Founder & talent.
The cost index is 75 against Zurich at 100, safety 6/10, schools 8/10, 2,500 sun hours a year. Italy as a whole saw a net inflow of 3,600 millionaires in 2025 (Henley, country level).
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Tax figures use a simplified marginal model with indicative 2026 brackets for a non-US single filer, ignore social contributions, most deductions, wealth taxes, and treaties, and are not advice. Residence rules change often. Verify before acting.