- Italian government reduces VAT on artworks, antiques, and collectibles from 22 percent to 5 percent
- VAT on art imports from non-EU countries lowered from 10 percent to 5 percent
- Reform announced by Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli on June 20
- Measure applies to all art transactions, including imports and direct sales by artists
- Italy now has the lowest VAT rate on art transactions in the EU
- Reform aims to make Italy more competitive and attractive for collectors and investors
- Art sector representatives welcome the reform as a historic achievement
- Potential increase in turnover of up to 1.5 billion euros over the next three years
- VAT cut complements Italy’s flat-tax regime for new residents
- Incentives attract high-net-worth individuals, art collectors, and galleries
- Italy positioned as a competitive hub in the global art market
- Importance of complying with EU regulations and cultural heritage restrictions
Source: mondaq.com
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