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Bank of Italy on AI and cryptocurrencies

By David on June 8, 2018 / News / Leave a comment

Bank of Italy on AI and cryptocurrencies Here’s an interesting piece by the Italian newspaper La Stampa Economia (author: SANDRA RICCIO; published on June 7, 2018 http://bit.ly/2sQlIen) entitled: “Banca d’Italia sperimenta l’Intelligenza Artificiale Il futuro del credito è iper tecnologico, ma sulle valute digitali il dibattito è ancora aperto «Banca d’Italia sta sperimentando nuove tecnologie come l’Intelligenza Artificiale» è quanto affermato da Fabio Panetta, vice direttore generale Bankitalia. Si tratta di un percorso che accomuna l’Istituto centrale italiano alle altre Banche centrali

Documents issued by foreign authorities must be legalized and translated to be enforceable in Italy. Here’s how to do it.

By David on January 30, 2018 / Living in Italy, Tips / 5 Comments

Documents issued by foreign authorities must be legalized and translated to be enforceable in Italy. Here’s how to do it. To be enforceable in Italy, acts and documents issued by foreign authorities (act of marriage/civil union, birth/death/citizenship certificate, etc.) must be “legalized” by the Italian diplomatic-consular authorities abroad. These acts and documents must also be translated into Italian, unless they are drawn-up on multilingual forms (see below). Translations must bear the stamp “per traduzione conforme“. In countries where professional translators are officially

How do you know if a cashier’s check is false?

By David on December 14, 2017 / Tips / Leave a comment

How do you know if a cashier’s check is false? You can use the “bene emissione” tool. Contact us to learn more. Come fai a sapere se un assegno circolare è falso? Puoi utilizzare lo strumento del “bene emissione”. Contattaci per saperne di più. Read our guide to know more about cashier’s checks How to pay in Italy. Payment instruments; limits to the use of cash and checks; credit/debit/rechargeable cards and wire transfers; extinguishing a debt under Italian law

Registry of Italians Residing Abroad (A.I.R.E.)

By David on September 11, 2017 / Other information / 13 Comments

The Registry of Italians Residing Abroad (A.I.R.E.) contains personal information of Italian citizens who reside abroad for a period of more than 12 months. It is a citizen’s right/duty to enroll in the A.I.R.E.. It is a prerequisite for use of certain services provided by diplomatic and consular missions abroad, as well as for the exercise of some important rights, such as the right to absentee voting in political elections or issuance or renewal of personal documents and certifications. All

How foreigners can open and close a bank account in Italy

By David on March 12, 2017 / Living in Italy / 84 Comments

Under Italian law all those who are interested – therefore including foreigners (individuals and legal entities) residing or even not residing in Italy – have the right to open a bank account with an Italian bank. Foreigners residing in Italy can open a bank account just like Italian citizens residing in the territory. Foreigners not residing in the country can only open a “non-resident account” (“conto non residenti” or “conto estero”). Foreigners can open a bank account in Italy by

Transcription of marriages celebrated abroad in the Italian Registers of Civil Status

By David on July 7, 2015 / Living in Italy / 30 Comments

Marriages between Italians and foreigners contracted abroad have immediate validity and relevance in the Italian juridical system. According to national laws, they must be transcribed in the Registers of Civil Status of the Italian Municipality of interest (Office of transcription of weddings celebrated abroad). At least one of the spouses must be an Italian citizen and reside in the Municipality where the transcription must be registered. Transcription of the act of marriage has certification and publicity purposes. Same-sex marriages or civil unions celebrated abroad,

The right to an interpreter in case of civil or criminal trials held in Italy

By David on June 29, 2015 / Living in Italy / Leave a comment

Foreigners who for any reason should be part of a trial before an Italian civil or criminal court have the right to fully understand every single act, document or what is happening at a hearing, and thus they have the right to an interpreter. In case of a civil trial, when people are unfamiliar with the Italian language, the court may appoint an interpreter, who, before exercising his duties, must take an oath in front of the court to fulfill faithfully

How to buy a house in Italy

By Claudia on June 9, 2015 / Living in Italy / 4 Comments

In order to buy a house in Italy there are some important steps to follow. Although there is no need to turn to a real estate agent, it is advisable for the parties to sign a preliminary contract with which they mutually agree to sell and purchase a property by signing a deed on a specific date. With the preliminary contract there is no transferring of ownership but only a promise to sell and to purchase in the future. After the preliminary phase, the parties must

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