I seem to remember reading somewhere

I think you will pay VAT/IVA anyway, and it isnt dependent on the time.  

Thanks for that modicasa. Do you mean IVA on storage or on importing the furniture?

Sorry, I didnt see anything about importing stuff.   Well, that depends - as its whether its new or not.  And whether you are resident in ITaly - if you are non resident you will pay.   

Sorry to confuse, no, I didn't mention importing, I thoght you were implying that I'd have to pay whether or not stuff was going into storage.Thanks.

IVA at 22% is payable on all services unless its a tax deductible one.  Storage isnt tax deductible.  

Many thanks for your help.

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