by Emiliano Sgambato
A new online guide has arrived to help the foreigners who want to buy a property in Italy. A simplified process, from purchase proposals to deeds, for those who are unfamiliar with Italian regulations. But the handbook "Living and doing business in Italy," translated in 13 languages (and that can be downloaded for free on the website www.notariato.it) contains much more: also an introduction to notaries' functions and duties, and useful information on how starting a business.
In addition to English, French, Spanish and German, the document is translated into the languages of the main communities living in the country: Morocco (518,357), Albania (498,419), China (332,189), Ukraine (236,682) and the Philippines (169,046), as well as Romania, India, Poland, Moldova, Tunisia and Bangladesh. "In the guide, foreign citizens can find practical information on the documents and formalities needed to buy a home, take out a mortgage (in collaboration with ABI, the Italian Banking Association) and start a business in Italy," said Italian notaries.
