Working in Italy

pamela Image
08/23/2011 - 04:28

I am a UK citizen and resident but I spend a lot of time in Italy. I am being offered a small amount of paid work in Italy. The money will not be very much - probably less than £1000 (in the year) to start with. What is the situation re my legal status (am I allowed to work?) and taxation? I do not wish to evade tax and I want to be legal. I will continue to earn money and pay tax in the UK as well. What is the procedure by which I can become a legal worker in Italy? All advice and information welcomed.

Comment

You sound as if you are UK tax resident and so can invoice from the UK (even if the work is performed in Italy) and pay tax there. Unless you are tax resident in Italy, it should not require any official documents etc in Italy. Of course, if you are employed on a permanent contract in Italy it would be more complicated.