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Pensioners 7% flat-tax regime in southern Italy (continues)

In force Taxation

The 7% flat tax on foreign pension income for retirees relocating to qualifying southern municipalities (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants) was introduced by Law 145/2018 and continues in force — confirmed by the 2024 Budget Law. Maximum benefit period is 10 years; applies only to foreign-source pension and other passive income.

Who it affects

Non-Italian-resident pensioners (typically British, German, or American retirees) considering south-Italy relocation.

Sources

Primary: Agenzia delle Entrate ↗

Corroborating: Ministero dell'Economia e delle Finanze ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction