Taxes, social security and family on Italy's nomad visa

Moving to Italy changes your tax and social security position, and bringing family changes the paperwork. These guides explain the rules; for your own numbers, use a qualified tax advisor.

• Does Italy tax digital nomads on worldwide income?If you're an Italian tax resident, Italy taxes your worldwide income. Since 2024, physical presence for most of the year (183+ days) can make you resident.
• Do Americans on Italy's nomad visa still file US taxes?Yes: US citizens are taxed on worldwide income wherever they live. The US–Italy treaty, foreign tax credits, FEIE and FBAR explained simply.
• Can remote workers use Italy's impatriati tax regime?Since 2024 the impatriati regime exempts 50% of qualifying income (60% with minor children) up to €600,000 for qualified workers who stay.
• Can freelancers on Italy's nomad visa use the 15% forfettario flat tax?Italian-resident freelancers with revenue up to €85,000 may use the regime forfettario: 15% substitute tax, 5% for qualifying new activities. Conditions.
• Do I pay Italian social security (INPS) on Italy's nomad visa?The permit requires respecting Italian social security rules. The US–Italy totalization agreement decides which country covers you.
• Can my spouse and kids come with me on Italy's digital nomad visa?Yes: family members can join under the family reunification rules of art. 29. Who counts, income and housing checks, and documents for each person.
• Does time on Italy's digital nomad visa count toward permanent residence or citizenship?Long-term EU residence needs 5 years of legal residence; citizenship by residence 10 years for non-EU citizens. How nomad years may count.