Sole office in Rome · Assistance in Bari e Apulia
Tax Assistance for Bari
Marzo Associati has a single office in Rome (Via Ancona 20). It assists clients in Bari remotely and at hearings before the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of First Instance in Bari.
Specialist tax defence for businesses and taxpayers in Bari, gateway to the Mediterranean, the Adriatic SEZ and quality agri-food production. The Firm provides assistance entirely remotely through the electronic tax court filing system (PTT), with a team of eight professionals dedicated exclusively to tax law.
In Brief
The Firm Marzo Associati assists businesses and taxpayers in Bari and throughout Apulia in proceedings before the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of Bari. Specialist representation through the electronic tax court filing system (PTT), focusing on incentives for Southern Italy, the Adriatic SEZ tax credit, agri-food, customs litigation and tourism taxation in Apulia. The founder, lawyer Giancarlo Marzo, graduated from the University of Bari.
Definition
What does a tax lawyer do in Bari? A tax lawyer assists businesses and taxpayers during tax audits and exchanges with the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate), in choosing mechanisms to avoid litigation (a self-correction request (autotutela), the tax settlement procedure (accertamento con adesione)) and in appealing against measures before the Tax Courts (Corti di Giustizia Tributaria), through to appeals on points of law before the Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione). A tax lawyer also advises on business tax planning and asset protection, and provides defence in criminal tax proceedings.
Competent Court
Which Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) has jurisdiction over Bari? For taxpayers resident or with their registered office in Bari, the tax court of first instance is the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of First Instance in Bari (Via Melo da Bari 247, 70121 Bari). The appeal must be filed within 60 days of service of the document through the electronic tax court filing system (PTT).
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Dedicated Professionals
Forbes
Eccellenze legale-tributario 2025
Giuffré
Authors of «Gaming Taxation»
Awards
Legalcommunity Italian Awards
Practice Areas in Bari
All Areas of Tax Law, at a Single Office in Bari
Tax Litigation
Appeals, second-instance appeals and appeals to the Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) before the competent Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria).
International Taxation
Transfer pricing, tax residence, voluntary disclosure, Italian inbound workers' tax regime (impatriati).
Corporate Tax
Structured tax advice for businesses, groups and extraordinary corporate transactions.
Tax Crimes
Integrated criminal tax defence: inaccurate tax returns, fraud, failure to pay tax.
Wealth Management & Trust
Trusts, family foundations, family business succession agreements, generational succession.
Gaming & Betting Taxation
Concessionari ADM, PREU, imposta unica, IVA, compliance regolamentare.
Indirect Taxes
VAT, registration tax, gift and inheritance tax, excise duties, customs litigation.
Tax Due Diligence
Tax risk analysis in M&A, restructurings and investments.
Tax Debt Restructuring
Extended instalment arrangements, tax debt settlements, repayment plans.
Trusts and Fiduciary Companies
Establishment, management and taxation of trusts and fiduciary mandates.
Tax Jurisdiction
Tax Justice in Bari
Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of First Instance in Bari
Via Melo da Bari 247 — 70121 Bari
The Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of second instance for Apulia is based in Bari and hears appeals from all the provinces of Apulia (BAT, Brindisi, Foggia, Lecce, Taranto).
Economic Context
Typical Tax Litigation in Bari
Apulia is one of Italy's most dynamic regions in terms of tax incentives for Southern Italy: the unified Adriatic SEZ, the Southern Italy investment tax credit, recruitment incentives and enhanced Industry 4.0 relief. Alongside these, it has a quality agri-food economy (extra virgin olive oil, wine, fruit and vegetables), a growing tourism industry and a strategic Mediterranean port.
Recurring Issues
The Matters We Defend in Bari
Tax Credit for the Single SEZ for Southern Italy
Representation in challenges by the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) concerning eligibility requirements, investment classification, calculation of aid intensity and cumulation with other incentives.
Bonus investimenti SUD e agevolazioni 4.0 maggiorate
Litigation concerning the Southern Italy investment tax credit (L. 208/2015) and enhanced Industry 4.0 incentives specific to the regions of SOUTHERN ITALY.
Agri-Food and Farm Tourism Taxation
Agricultural VAT, the flat-rate tax regime, farm tourism and disputes over the classification of ancillary agricultural activities.
Customs Litigation at the Port of Bari
Valuation adjustments, customs classification, preferential origin and challenges concerning imports from the Adriatic and the Balkans.
Tourism Taxation in Apulia
Tourist accommodation (masserie, B&Bs, hotels), tourist taxes, VAT on tourism services and short-term lets.
Area Served
Tax Law Firm for Bari e provincia
The Firm assists taxpayers and businesses in Bari and the entire metropolitan area, as well as the neighbouring provinces of Apulia: the electronic tax court filing system (PTT) enables us to act in the same way throughout the region, without any operational limitations.
Working Arrangements
Why a Rome-Based Firm for a Company in Bari
Tax proceedings have been fully electronic since 2019. A lawyer's exclusive specialisation in tax law now matters far more than geographical proximity to the court.
Confidential Video Consultation
Riunioni strategiche su Google Meet o Microsoft Teams. Documenti scambiati via canale cifrato.
CAdES Digital Power of Attorney
Appointment using a qualified electronic signature. No travel required.
Hearings at the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of Bari
Remote participation under art. 16 D.L. 119/2018 or attendance in person as required.
Targeted Visits
Visits to Bari only for complex hearings or meetings with local CTPs.
The Team
Professionals Assisting Clients in Bari
Awards and Publications
Forbes Italia 2025
Giuffré Francis Lefebvre
Polis Avvocati — Verified Profile
Legalcommunity Italian Awards
FAQ
Domande frequenti — Bari
Tax Document Served in Bari?
The time limits for appeals are short: 60 days from service for most documents. Contact us for a confidential technical analysis of your position.