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European Employment Insights – September 2025
European professionals from Andersen, representing more than 18 different jurisdictions, have published the latest Employment Insights Newsletter featuring the most important updates in the field of Employment Law. The key points of the recent developments in Swiss Labor Law Magdalena Patryas, Partner at Andersen Poland, interviewed this month Donatella Cicognani, Managing Partner at Andersen in […]
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IP, ICT & data insights – september 2025
In this second edition of the ‘IP, ICT & Data Insights‘ newsletter, Andersen Italy’s European Service Line professionals specialising in Data Protection & IP took an in-depth look at the key regulatory updates for 2025 relating to personal data protection, cybersecurity and intellectual property. The transposition of the NIS2 Directive Paola Finetto, our expert for […]
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Step in Tax – The International Tax Newsletter
International taxation is constantly evolving, and for companies operating in Europe it is crucial to have a clear and up-to-date vision in order to make informed strategic decisions.To address this need, Andersen launches Step in Tax, the European newsletter on international taxation that provides practical insights and analysis on the latest developments in the tax […]
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European Employment Insights – August 2025
European professionals from Andersen, representing more than 18 different jurisdictions, have published the latest Employment Insights Newsletter featuring the most important updates in the field of Employment Law. In a constantly evolving European context, understanding the rules that govern employment relationships is essential. This article brings together key information on over eighteen European countries in […]
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US–EU tariff agreement: Trump signs executive order making trade deal effective
During the night (European time), U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that puts into effect the recently announced trade deal on tariffs with the European Union. This is a key step that transforms the political agreement, made in coordination with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, into concrete trade measures. 15% tariff […]
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European Employment Insights – July 2025
The European professionals of Andersen, from over 20 different jurisdictions, have published the latest edition of the Employment Insights newsletter, featuring key updates from the world of Employment Law. Analysis on the Legitimacy of Non-Compete Clauses under Maltese Law In this issue, Magdalena Patryas, Partner at Andersen Poland, addresses the topic of non-compete clauses and […]
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Energy Performance Contracts: key tools for the green transition
Professionals from Andersen’s European offices, part of the Energy Industry Group, have prepared an in-depth analysis of Energy Performance Contracts (“EPCs”), examining their structure, regulatory framework across jurisdictions, objectives, and future application scenarios. In the context of the global energy transition — initiated, in a symbolic sense, with Barack Obama’s speech at COP21 in 2015, […]
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European Employment Insights – June 2025
European Andersen professionals from over 20 different jurisdictions have published the latest Employment Insights Newsletter, featuring key updates from the world of Employment Law. How artificial intelligence is reshaping the labour market Following the Andersen Europe Employment Summit in Lisbon, Magdalena Patryas, Partner at Andersen Poland, interviewed José Mota Soares, Managing Partner of Andersen […]
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Omnibus Decree 2025: introduction of 5% VAT on art trade
With the approval of the Omnibus Decree dated 20 June 2025, which is now awaiting final approval by Parliament, the Italian government has implemented a significant tax measure for the art market, giving operational effect to the provisions already established in Legislative Decree No. 180/2024, in alignment with EU Directive 2022/542. Specifically, Art. 8 of […]
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European M&A and PE market Q1 results
Data collected from Andersen’s European M&A professionals show solid deal growth, with increased interest in medium to large transactions and a strategic focus on digitization, sustainability, and industrial consolidation. The first quarter of 2025 confirms the robustness of the European mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) market, despite a still complex macroeconomic environment. […]
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Surface rights contracts on agricultural land – duration and registration
With the entry into force of the “Agriculture Decree” (Decree-Law No. 63/2024, converted into Law No. 101/2024), the legislator introduced an innovative framework that significantly impacts contracts for the establishment of surface rights on agricultural land intended for the installation of renewable energy plants. Specifically, Article 5, paragraph 2-bis, now provides for a statutory duration […]
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New VAT tax representative rules: requirements and guarantees
The Italian Revenue Agency has introduced new operational provisions regarding the appointment of a tax representative for VAT purposes and for those who appointed a VAT representative in Italy and intend, through the assigned VAT position, carry out intra EU transactions (Provision no. 178713 of 14 April 2025 and no. 186368 of 17 April 2025) […]
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Establishment of Surface Rights on Agricultural Land – 9% Registration Tax
In recent years, particularly with the growth of agrivoltaics, the establishment of surface rights on agricultural land has become a widespread and strategic practice. These agreements allow for the construction of photovoltaic systems while keeping the ownership of the land separate from that of the buildings erected on it. Despite its frequent use, this instrument […]
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Budget Law 2025: what’s new and what changes
The 2025 Budget Law (Law No. 207/2024), published in the Official Gazette No. 305 of 31 December 2024, introduces significant developments across several key areas. Among others, the main legislative measures concern family-related matters, employment law, the business sector, taxation and, more broadly, individuals facing particular vulnerabilities. The budget package comes at a historical moment […]
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Digital Nomad Visa in Italy
The Italian government has finally introduced the Digital Nomad Visa for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers who choose to come and live and work in Italy. Regulatory References With the Decree n. 79 of 29/02/2024, which came into force on 5 April 2024, the provision of the Law Decree n. 4/2022, adding the letter q-bis) […]
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Employment Insights – November 2024
Andersen’s monthly Employment Insights newsletter provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in labor law, including case law updates, practical case analyses, and insights on collective agreements across various countries. This edition features contributions from experts in 18 European jurisdictions. In Italy, the team is led by Partner Uberto Percivalle, focusing on the most […]
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Charging of electric vehicles and VAT
In its judgment C-60/23 (Digital Charging Solutions) of 17th October, 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union once again ruled on the issue of the VAT treatment of electric vehicle charging operations. This case was previously dealt with in Case C-282/22 of 20th April, 2023. Judgment C-60/23: framing of the fact The […]
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Reform about rationalization of indirect tax other than VAT
The Italian Government has recently introduced a reform about rationalization of indirect tax namely, gift and inheritance tax (imposta sulle successioni e donazioni), transfer tax (imposta di registro), duty stamp (imposta di bollo) and other indirect taxes other than VAT. This is Legislative Decree 139/2024, which came into force on October 3, 2024, although, as […]
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M&A and PE European trends in Q3
Andersen’s European Corporate and M&A team has published a report analyzing the trends in the European mergers and acquisitions and private equity markets for the third quarter of 2024. Paola Pellegrini, director at Andersen Italy and head of the firm’s Debt Advisory division, released an interview on how companies are interacting with alternative financing. Inflation, […]
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VAT on employee posting: what changes from January 1st, 2025
From January 1st, 2025, a significant amendment will take effect regarding VAT taxation on the posting of workers, to date considered outside the scope of this tax. Despite the fact this matter has been subject to several debates and interpretations. However, with the introduction of the “Salva infrazioni” Decree-Law, Italy aligns with the EU Court […]
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