Market Taxation Guide - Italy

28.04.2022

This Market Taxation Guide (Italy) provides the following details:

  • Reference information about all taxes applied at source, through Clearstream Banking1 and its local depositories, to securities deposited in Clearstream Banking; and
  • Instructions for obtaining relief at source or a refund of withholding tax, where these are available, through Clearstream Banking.

New and improved tax information and procedures that become available will be included on an ongoing basis.

Important note:

This Market Taxation Guide (including any attachments and other links) is for informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be considered to be legal advice on any subject matter. Readers of this Market Taxation Guide, whether customers or otherwise, should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in this Market Taxation Guide without seeking appropriate legal or other professional advice.

Withholding tax

Debt securitiesHolding restriction?Withholding tax rateRelief at
source
Quick
refund
Standard
refund

No

12.5% / 26%a

Residents of a White List country

Yes

No

Yes

Central banks or other entities that manage state reserves

Yes

No

Yes

Supranational organisations recognised by Italian law

Yes

No

Yes

Italian resident corporations

Yes

No

No

EquitiesHolding restriction?Withholding tax rateRelief at
source
Quick
refund
Standard
refund

No

0% / 26% a

Residents of a Double Taxation Treaty (DTT) country

Yes

Yes

Yes

EU/EEA pension funds

Yes

Yes

Yes

EU/EEA entities subject to corporate tax

Yes

Yes

Yes

EU/EEA collective investment vehicles (CIV)

Yes

Yes

No

Supranational organisations recognised by Italian law

Yes

Yes

Yes

a. The 26% tax rate became applicable on 1 July 2014. Between 1 January 2012 and 30 June 2014 the applicable rate on corporate bonds was 20%.

Stamp Duty

There is no stamp duty withheld through Clearstream Banking on securities held in Clearstream Banking. Stamp duty may however be payable on specific transactions. Clearstream Banking does not assist in this regard. Please consult your tax advisor for further information.

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1. “Clearstream Banking” refers to Clearstream Banking AG.