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Essential INFOrmation for Living in Italy
 Business Services
EU Factsheet: Working in Italy
EU Factsheets on finding, applying for and ending a job in Italian employment, including information on work hours, workers rights, leave allowances and the recognition of qualifications. Find out more...
Online Translation
Where to buy English-language fun, online. An essential guide to e-shopping for your kids.
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Strikes in Italy
Understanding the culture of striking in Italy with links to information on upcoming scheduled strike action, and further information from the Trades Unions. Find out more...
Unemployment in Italy
Information for a worker in Italy who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go, how to register for unemployment benefits and job seeking. Find out more...
Cars, Bikes & Driving
Buying & Selling a New or Used Car in Italy
Information on the paperwork and process involved whether buying a car from a dealership or a secondhand car through a classified advertisement. The documents are required and where they must be sent. Find out more...
Driving in Italy
Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on Italian roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits. Find out more...
Exchanging a Foreign Driving Licence in Italy
Information on how to exchange a foreign driver's licence for an Italian licence. Information applies to European Union citizens (UK, Germany, etc.) as well as those with a non-EU license (American, Australian, Canadian or South African). Find out more...
Importing & Registering Foreign Cars in Italy
The information you need before you import a car or motorcycle to Italy; including who must register and when, what paperwork is necessary and where to go to get it all done. Find out more...
Italian & Foreign Driving Licences
Information on driving permits in Italy: who can drive on a foreign driver's licence, and for how long. Information on when and how to exchange a license, and details on applying for a learner's licence and registering for an Italian driving test. Find out more...
Road Traffic Accidents in Italy
Information on what to do when you have a road traffic accident and how to make an accident report for your insurer after a car crash. Find out more...
The Green Card
Also known as the International Motor Insurance Certificate, this is an internationally recognised document (in countries in which the Green Card is valid) and acts as recognisable proof of third party car insurance in case of road accident while abroad. Find out more...
Vehicle Roadworthiness in Italy
All vehicles must undergo regular inspection revisione, by official test centres. This inspection (like the MOT test) is to ensure the car is legal and roadworthy with safe emissions. Find out where and how to get a car tested. Find out more...
Community Life
Bringing Up Toddlers in Italy
Answers to questions parents in Italy with young children might have, including information on health matters, preschool, child care and parental benefits. Find out more...
Daylight Savings Time
The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how Latium's time relates to the rest of the world.
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EU Factsheets: Living & Working in Italy
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in Italy: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, Italian social security and more. Find out more...
Living With Teenagers in Italy
Information about issues that effect young people and teens living in Italy, including jobs, volunteer work and exchange programmes. Issues facing teenagers like drugs, alcohol, pregnancy and driving are also addressed. Find out more...
Postal Codes
Posting a letter in Italy? The post code numbers for all addresses that make up the towns and villages of Italy and its provinces. Find out more...
Public Holidays in Italy
A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks close and people get the day off in Italy. Includes a calendar of regional Saints' days throughout the country and links to holidays in the UK and US. Find out more...
Voting in Italy
If you're resident in Italy you can vote in some Italian elections. This page tells you how. Find out more...
Voting in the Australian Federal Elections
Information on who pays what taxes and why in the event of a property being bought in Italy. Includes information on municipal tax and ICI tax and working out the taxable base for the purposes of the registration tax and VAT. Find out more...
Voting in the UK General Elections
Everything the expatriate UK citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here...
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Voting in the US Presidential Elections
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Presidential election. Find out more...
Computers & Technology
AngloINFO on the Road
You can take it with you, thanks to AngloINFO's range of mobile offerings - information at your fingertips for owners of PalmOS or Windows CE palmtops, and also WAP cellphones. Find out more...
Telephone Directories
Online phone books for Italy, the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and others of relevance to AngloINFO's users. Find out more...
Telephones & Internet in Italy
Essential contact information for landline telephones, mobile cellular phones and Internet connections for private, domestic or business use in Italy, as provided by national telecommunications supplier, Telecom Italia and other suppliers. Find out more...
WiFi Internet Access in Italy
How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in Italy or throughout the world. Find out more...
Education & Training
Schooling in Italy
The basics of the education system in Italy for children in the Italian school system. Information includes all the stages from creche to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling. Find out more...
Entertainment & Arts
Television & Radio in Italy
Getting to grips with TV standards, understanding where and how to pay the radio and TV licence fees, and what's available to the TV viewer in Italy. Find out more...
Family Life & Living In Italy
Death & Dying in Italy
Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in Lazio. Also information on the repatriation of remains for a burial or cremation outside Italy. Find out more...
Essential Animal Information for Italy
Who to call for animal information, where to go and how the law affects you and your pet - or any other animal that enters your life in Italy. Find out more...
EU Factsheets: Living in Italy
Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, the cultural and private lives and... shopping in Italy. Information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living in Italy. Find out more...
Getting Married in Italy
Information on the Italian marriage process for foreigners - American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens - wanting to have their wedding in Italy. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process. Find out more...
Pet Travel and Moving with Animals to Italy
Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the European Pet Passport and travelling with your pet to or from Italy. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other EU and non-EU countries. Find out more...
Residence Permits, Permesso di Soggiorno & Carta di Sorggiorno in Italy
The Codice Fiscale is a unique identification number needed to live and work in Italy. It is needed for many administrative matters. Here find information on what it is and how and where to apply for the Italian tax code. Find out more...
Financial & Legal
Banking in Italy
Information on opening an Italian bank account - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods cheques and more. Find out more...
Codice Fiscale: the Italian Tax Identification Code
The Codice Fiscale is a unique identification number needed to live and work in Italy. It is needed for many administrative matters. Here find information on what it is and how and where to apply for the Italian tax code. Find out more...
Foreign Exchange Options
A guide to how the money markets works with information on various currency transfer options available if you need to exchange US Dollars, Pound Sterling, or any other currency to Euros - whether in a single transfer or on a regular basis. Find out more...
Glossary of Foreign Exchange Terminology
Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here. Find out more...
Lost or Stolen Credit Cards & Mobile Phones in Italy
What to do and where to call if your credit cards or telephones are lost or stolen in Italy.
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Personal Taxes in Italy
Information on Italian taxes: general taxation on income, how it's calculated, when to pay tax, what exemptions there be and more. Also Italian capital gains tax and how it works, and gift and inheritance taxation. Find out more...
Property Purchase Taxes in Italy
Information on who pays what taxes and why in the event of a property being bought in Italy. Includes information on municipal tax and ICI tax and working out the taxable base for the purposes of the registration tax and VAT. Find out more...
Vehicle Insurance in Italy
General information on an Italian insurance policy, with details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim. Find out more...
Wills and Inheritance Law in Italy
Key information to understand the various types of Italian Will available, how to go about making a Will and what happens after death. Also find out about Italian inheritance law and how it affects your assets in Italy and elsewhere in the world. Find out more...
Food & Drink
Foods of Italy
Italy means pizza and pasta, but it's also so much more. Find out about the history of Italian cuisine, the many courses of an Italian meal and the regional specialities to be found throughout the country: Milanese risotto and veal, Venetian seafoods... Find out more...
Wines of Italy
Italy is one of the world's most significant wine producers. Living in the country makes for an excellent opportunity to sample the local varieties. Find out more. Find out more...
Health, Fitness & Beauty
E112 Form: Obtaining Medical Treatment in Other EU Countries
Information on the E112 form for EU residents seeking medical treatment in another EU country. Where to obtain the form, when it's required, how it's different from a European Health Insurance Card and what kind of care is covered. Find out more...
EU Factsheets: Social Security in Italy
EU Factsheets on the social security and employee protection and allowances for the Italian employee. Includes information on maternity insurance, life insurance and unemployment benefits. Find out more...
European Health Insurance Card
Launched June 2004, the "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resourses when travelling outside of their EU country of residence. Find out more...
Having a Baby in Italy
The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Lazio. Who to contact and what to expect from the Italian system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth. Find out more...
Health Insurance in Italy
Information on the Italian national medical system, which is managed by the Servicio Sanitario Nacional (SSN). Details on who benefits, where and how to register, and what contributions and benefits to expect. Find out more...
Medical Terminology Glossary
Needing a doctor? Got an ache? Here is a comprehensive list of English medical terms and descriptions, and the Italian translation for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments to help you communicate a medical problem. Find out more...
Social Security in Italy
Information on the Italian Social Security system(Previdenza Sociale) for EU as well as non-EU citizens, including how and where to apply for maternity, disability, unemployment and survivor benefits. Find out more...
Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion in Italy
Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. Also information on family planning clinics. Find out more...
House & Home Improvements
Building Renovation: Tax Advantages in Italy
Information on the building tax benefits introduced on the materials and work needed when renovating, restoring or restructuring a home in Italy. Benefits are deducted from tax payments. Find out who qualifies and how to apply for deductions. Find out more...
Electricity and Home Appliances in Italy
Information on the domestic power available, wall socket plugs and voltage of kitchen and living room (fridges, TVs) appliances in Italy. Find out more...
Leaving Italy & Moving On
Information on what to do when moving from Italy; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets. Find out more...
Moving House in Italy
Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying ENEL and the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Italian move as much as possible. Find out more...
Services - Electricity, Gas, Water - in Italy
Moving in? Information on the essential services in Italy and how to get them connected to your Italian home or office. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas. Find out more...
Property & Real Estate
Buying a House or Property in Italy
Italian real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in Italy you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Italy. Find out more...
EU Factsheets: Moving to Italy
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to Italy: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more. Find out more...
Foreign Exchange & Property Purchase in Italy
Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer. Find out more...
Property Jargon
When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key Italian real estate words and phrases. Find out more...
Renting a House or Apartment in Italy
The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Italy: finding accommodation, the contract, the deposit, the lease and the obligations of the landlord and tenant. Also how to the services you need: water, electricity and telephone. Find out more...
Shopping & Style
Conversion Tables
Imperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables. Find out more...
Furniture, Hardware, Appliance & Office Supplies Shopping
Italian chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) for your home Find out more...
Toys & Games: e-Shopping
Where to buy English-language fun, online. An essential guide to e-shopping for your kids.
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Sport & Leisure
Golf in Italy
Information for the golfer on golfing in Italy: the Italian Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) with information on who to contact locally. Find out more...
Skiing in Italy
Practical information on skiing in the Italian Alps, Piedmont and other parts of Italy. The resorts, access, safety and other information relevant to anyone wanting to snowboard, ski, snowshoe walk or do Nordic cross-country skiing. Find out more...
Travel & Tourism
Airport Hand Baggage Security Rules
Since 2006 airport security rules have been tightened with regard to passengers' handbaggage and items (liquids and electronic equipment) that may be taken onboard. See this page for the current restrictions on flights in the EU, UK, US, and more. Find out more...
Italy - Facts & Figures
The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about Italy, supplied by the CIA. Find out more...
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AngloINFO in Italy
AngloINFO currently has four websites in Italy, serving Rome, Milan,
Tuscany and
Liguria, with more in the pipeline.
Italy is a country of contrasts: the urban excitement of Rome, Milan and Naples, the rolling beauty of Tuscany and the craggy Amalfi coast. With so many
different places to choose from, it attracts foreign residents for all sorts of reasons - from business-people building an international career to retirees
choosing the languid pace of an Italian rural life.
Whatever your reason for choosing Italy as your home, AngloINFO's world-class English-language information and interaction can provide you with the tools you need to smooth your move and
enhance your life in Italy.
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Essential INFOrmation: Italy Franchising Opportunities |
