Sole office in Rome · Assistance in Bologna e Emilia-Romagna
Tax Assistance for Bologna
Marzo Associati has a single office in Rome (Via Ancona 20). It assists clients in Bologna remotely and at hearings before the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of First Instance in Bologna.
Specialist tax defence for businesses and taxpayers in Bologna, the heart of Motor Valley, packaging and industrial cooperation. 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 Marzo Associati Firm assists businesses and taxpayers in Bologna and Emilia-Romagna in proceedings before the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of Bologna. Specialist representation via the electronic tax court filing system (PTT), focusing on taxation in the mechanical engineering, packaging, Motor Valley, agri-food and cooperative sectors, intra-EU VAT and tax credits for technological investments.
Definition
What does a tax lawyer do in Bologna? 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 Bologna? For taxpayers resident or with their registered office in Bologna, the tax court of first instance is the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of First Instance in Bologna (Via Marco Polo 60, 40131 Bologna). 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 Bologna
All Areas of Tax Law, at a Single Office in Bologna
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 Bologna
Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of First Instance in Bologna
Via Marco Polo 60 — 40131 Bologna
The Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of second instance for Emilia-Romagna is based in Bologna and hears appeals from all provinces of Emilia-Romagna (Modena, Reggio Emilia, Parma, Piacenza, Ferrara, Ravenna, Forlì-Cesena, Rimini).
Economic Context
Typical Tax Litigation in Bologna
Bologna and Emilia-Romagna are home to a technology-intensive industrial base: Motor Valley, packaging, biomedical industries, precision engineering, agri-food and cooperatives. Litigation before the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of Bologna is characterised by technical disputes concerning intra-EU VAT, intra-group transfer pricing, R&D and Industry 4.0 tax credits, and the taxation of cooperative companies.
Recurring Issues
The Matters We Defend in Bologna
IVA intracomunitaria e cessioni UE
Defence against allegations of non-existent transactions, evidence of intra-EU supplies, and correct application of VAT exemption regimes.
Crediti d'imposta R&S e Industria 4.0
Disputes over technology tax credits challenged as non-existent, sworn expert reports and classification of activities.
Transfer Pricing in Motor Valley and Packaging Groups
Defence of transfer pricing documentation, master files and country files for groups with foreign subsidiaries.
Taxation of Cooperative Companies
Disputes concerning the application of preferential regimes under L. 904/1977, indivisible reserves and predominantly mutual status.
Agri-Food Taxation and PDO/PGI
IVA, IRAP e tributi indiretti nelle filiere produttive emiliane (Parmigiano, prosciutto, aceto balsamico, vini).
Area Served
Tax Law Firm for Bologna e provincia
The Firm assists taxpayers and businesses in Bologna and the entire metropolitan area, as well as the neighbouring provinces of Emilia-Romagna: 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 Bologna
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 Before the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of Bologna
Remote participation under art. 16 D.L. 119/2018 or attendance in person as required.
Targeted Visits
Visits to Bologna only for complex hearings or meetings with local party-appointed experts.
The Team
Professionals Assisting Clients in Bologna
Awards and Publications
Forbes Italia 2025
Giuffré Francis Lefebvre
Polis Avvocati — Verified Profile
Legalcommunity Italian Awards
FAQ
Domande frequenti — Bologna
Tax Document Served in Bologna?
The time limits for appeals are short: 60 days from service for most documents. Contact us for a confidential technical analysis of your position.