Sole office in Rome · Assistance in Palermo e Sicily
Tax Assistance for Palermo
Marzo Associati has a single office in Rome (Via Ancona 20). It assists clients in Palermo remotely and at hearings before the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of First Instance in Palermo.
Specialist tax defence for businesses and taxpayers in Palermo, capoluogo siciliano, ZES Unica e patrimonio agroalimentare e turistico. 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 Palermo and western Sicily in proceedings before the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of Palermo. Specialist representation via the electronic tax court filing system (PTT), focusing on the ZES Unica Mezzogiorno tax credit, tax reliefs in Sicily, agri-food taxation, tourism, customs litigation and regional taxes levied by the Sicilian Region.
Definition
What does a tax lawyer do in Palermo? 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 Palermo? For taxpayers resident or with their registered office in Palermo, the tax court of first instance is the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of First Instance in Palermo (Via Filippo Cordova 76, 90143 Palermo). 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 Palermo
All Areas of Tax Law, at a Single Office in Palermo
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 Palermo
Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of First Instance in Palermo
Via Filippo Cordova 76 — 90143 Palermo
The Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of second instance for Sicily is based in Palermo and hears appeals from western Sicily (Palermo, Trapani, Agrigento, Caltanissetta). Catania is home to a second Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of second instance serving eastern Sicily.
Economic Context
Typical Tax Litigation in Palermo
Sicily has a special statute affecting numerous taxes (the Sicilian Region and its own taxes) and is entirely included in the ZES Unica Mezzogiorno, with the maximum aid intensity permitted by the EU. Palermo is the regional capital, the seat of the regional government and the main administrative bodies; its economy revolves around tourism, agri-food (wine, olive oil, fruit and vegetables), fishing and public administration.
Recurring Issues
The Matters We Defend in Palermo
Tax Credit for the Single SEZ for Southern Italy
Sicily with maximum aid intensity: representation in challenges by the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) concerning requirements, calculation, cumulation and eligible investments.
The Sicilian Region’s Own Taxes
Regional tax on public property concessions, vehicle taxes and minor taxes levied by the special-statute Region.
Agri-Food Taxation and Sicilian PDOs/PGIs
Agricultural VAT, wine excise duties, disputes concerning Sicilian PDOs/PGIs (wines, extra virgin olive oil, Pachino tomatoes, blood oranges).
Tourism and Accommodation Taxation
Accommodation establishments (hotels, B&Bs, villas, historic residences), short-term lets, tourist taxes, classification of activities.
Customs Litigation at Sicilian Ports
Valuation and customs classification adjustments for Mediterranean trade.
Area Served
Tax Law Firm for Palermo e provincia
The Firm assists taxpayers and businesses in Palermo and the entire metropolitan area, as well as the neighbouring provinces of Sicily: 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 Palermo
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.
Palermo Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) Hearings
Remote participation under art. 16 D.L. 119/2018 or attendance in person as required.
Targeted Visits
Visits to Palermo only for complex hearings or meetings with local party-appointed experts.
The Team
Professionals Assisting Clients in Palermo
Awards and Publications
Forbes Italia 2025
Giuffré Francis Lefebvre
Polis Avvocati — Verified Profile
Legalcommunity Italian Awards
FAQ
Domande frequenti — Palermo
Tax Document Served in Palermo?
The time limits for appeals are short: 60 days from service for most documents. Contact us for a confidential technical analysis of your position.