Trusts and Fiduciary Companies · Palermo
Trusts and Fiduciary Companies for clients in Palermo
Sole office in Rome (Via Ancona 20): assistance remotely and at hearings before the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of First Instance in Palermo.
Establishment and administration of trusts, foundations and fiduciary structures. Dedicated assistance for clients in Palermo e Sicily, managed entirely through the electronic tax court filing system (PTT) from the Firm's office in Rome.
In Brief
The Firm Marzo Associati offers specialist assistance in trust e fiduciarie to businesses and taxpayers in Palermo e Sicily. The service is structured for clients in the area: complex cases requiring specialist tax expertise.
What Is trust e fiduciarie and When Is It Needed
Trusts and fiduciary mandates are tools for segregating and administering assets. A trust, recognised in Italy under the 1985 Hague Convention, separates the assets transferred to it from the assets of the settlor and the trustee; a fiduciary mandate, managed by authorised companies, leaves ownership with the principal while the assets are registered in the fiduciary company's name. For tax purposes, the relevant provisions are art. 4-bis TUS for inheritance and gifts and the rules governing trust income for corporate income tax (IRES) purposes.
Trusts and Asset Ring-Fencing Structures
The Firm has in-depth expertise in trust law, an essential tool for asset protection and the management of specific interests (e.g. "Dopo di noi", charitable purposes and family asset management).
Activity Details
- Establishment of Trusts: Analysis of requirements and drafting of trust deeds for domestic and foreign trusts.
- Trust Taxation: Advice on recent legislation (e.g. "opaque" vs "transparent" trusts) and the taxation of distributions to beneficiaries.
- Mandati Fiduciari: Assistance with managing shareholdings and assets through fiduciary companies to ensure confidentiality and professional management.
- Compliance: Review of tax reporting and monitoring obligations for settlors and beneficiaries.
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.
How the Procedure Works for Clients in Palermo
- 1
Analysis of Objectives
Defining the purposes, beneficiaries and timeframe for asset segregation.
- 2
Choice of Structure
A domestic or foreign trust, opaque or transparent, or a fiduciary mandate, depending on control and tax considerations.
- 3
Drafting the Documents
Trust deed, asset transfer deeds, letter of wishes and appointment of the trustee and protector.
- 4
Compliance and Management
The trust's tax identification number, tax returns, tax monitoring and periodic reporting to beneficiaries.
Documents are filed electronically with the Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) of First Instance in Palermo (Via Filippo Cordova 76, 90143 Palermo); hearings may take place remotely or in person, depending on the requirements of the defence.
Common Cases in Palermo e in Sicily
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.
The Firm also assists clients in neighbouring provinces: Trapani, Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Enna, Messina.
Documents to Gather and Timeframes
- —List of assets to be transferred and supporting ownership documentation
- —Cadastral and mortgage searches for properties
- —Articles of association and shareholders' agreements relating to shareholdings
- —Relevant family and succession circumstances
- —Documentation on any foreign relationships
Including preliminary analysis, drafting the trust deed and transferring assets, setting up a trust normally takes a few weeks; property transfers depend on the time required for notarial deeds and the associated registration updates.
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How We Handle trust e fiduciarie for Clients in Palermo
Confidential Video Consultation
Riunioni strategiche su Google Meet o Microsoft Teams.
Digital Power of Attorney
Appointment using a qualified electronic signature.
Palermo Tax Court (Corte di Giustizia Tributaria) Hearings
Partecipazione da remoto ex art. 16 D.L. 119/2018 o in presenza.
Targeted Visits
On-site visits in Palermo only when essential.
Professionals Responsible for the Service
Frequently Asked Questions
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