Studio Rigo – Expat Tax Foundation

The decision framework for living, investing and paying taxes in Italy

This is not a course.

This is the foundational framework Studio Rigo uses to prevent irreversible tax, residency and financial mistakes for expats living in Italy.

The Expat Tax Foundation is a structured, professional-grade system covering the four core decision areas that determine whether your move to Italy is efficient—or disastrously expensive.

No shortcuts.

No templates.

No generic advice.

Only first-principles analysis, built for people who want to do things properly.

What this is

A complete decision framework designed to help you:

• understand how Italy actually works (not how blogs describe it)
• avoid common traps that cost expats tens of thousands of euros
• make informed choices before committing to contracts, residency or investments

This is the material we expect our clients to understand before moving forward with any serious tax or residency planning.

What this is NOT

• Not a beginner course
• Not generic “tax tips”
• Not a replacement for professional advice

This foundation exists to give you clarity, structure and control—so that any next step is taken consciously, not blindly.

Core Areas Covered (16 Decision Modules)

1️⃣ Tax Residency – The Core Risk Area

Understand when Italy considers you tax resident—and why most people get it wrong.

Modules:

• The 3 Legal Criteria of Italian Tax Residency
• Double Taxation & Treaties: what really applies
• Foreign Assets, RW Form & reporting obligations
• Strategic planning before and after relocation

2️⃣ Renting in Italy – Contracts, Taxes & Hidden Risks

Avoid signing contracts that lock you into bad tax or legal positions.

Modules:

• Rental contract types (4+4, agreed rent, short-term, tourist leases)
• Cedolare Secca: when it works—and when it backfires
• Hidden clauses and legal traps
• Subletting, re-renting and compliance risks

3️⃣ Buying Property in Italy – Taxes, Strategy & Exit Planning

Buying real estate without understanding taxes is one of the most common expat mistakes.

Modules:

• The full buying process: from offer to notary deed
• Purchase taxes and “first home” benefits
• Ongoing property taxes and hidden costs
• Selling or renting later: tax impact and strategy

4️⃣ Banking & Money Transfers – Control Your Cash Flow

Poor banking decisions silently destroy efficiency and compliance.

Modules:

• Italian banks vs fintech solutions (Wise, Revolut, N26)
• Transfers, exchange rates and hidden fees
• AML checks, cross-border reporting and compliance
• Practical systems for managing money efficiently

Who this Foundation is for

• Expats relocating to Italy
• Investors and property buyers
• Professionals and retirees with foreign income
• Anyone who wants certainty instead of assumptions

If you believe tax and residency decisions can be fixed later, this is not for you.

Pricing & Access

Expat Tax Foundation – €1,490

• One-time payment
• Immediate access to all modules
• Structured, on-demand format
• Built for non-native English speakers

⚖️ Important Note

This Foundation does not replace professional advice.

It provides the framework behind professional advice.

Should you proceed with a formal advisory engagement with Studio Rigo within 60 days, the amount paid for the Expat Tax Foundation will be credited toward the engagement.

Final positioning sentence (important)

If you are serious about living, investing and paying taxes in Italy the right way, this is where you start.