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Ciani Partners | Italian Tax Lawyer in Milan

Italian Tax Lawyer in Milan

The tax lawyers of Ciani Partners

An Italian tax lawyer is a lawyer specialising in tax law: they advise companies and individuals in their dealings with the Italian Revenue Agency, the Guardia di Finanza and the Customs Agency, and represent them before the Italian tax courts. In Milan, the tax lawyers of Ciani Partners handle tax assessments, tax audits, tax bills and tax litigation, from the first review up to the Italian Supreme Court.

We work with companies, corporate groups, professionals and private clients, including foreign individuals and businesses with interests in Italy. Every matter is handled directly by one of our lawyers, who reviews the position, explains the options and timing, and proposes the most suitable strategy: a settlement with the tax authorities where it makes sense, an appeal where it is needed. We work in English and Italian.

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Italian Tax Lawyers' Areas of Practice

The Italian tax lawyers of Ciani Partners assist companies and individuals at every stage of their dealings with the Italian tax authorities, from the pre-litigation phase to proceedings before the Supreme Court, in particular in the following areas.

  • Tax assessments: review of tax assessment notices, pre-assessment discussions with the authorities, the adesione settlement procedure and appeals within the statutory deadlines.
  • Tax audits: assistance during inspections and audits by the Italian Revenue Agency and the Guardia di Finanza, and drafting of observations on the audit report.
  • Tax collection: challenges to tax bills, payment demands and precautionary measures; instalment plans, settlement schemes and applications for suspension.
  • Tax litigation: representation before the first- and second-instance Italian tax courts and the Supreme Court of Cassation.
  • Criminal tax law: defence in proceedings for tax offences under Legislative Decree 74/2000, coordinated with the related tax litigation.
  • Customs and excise law: customs audits, duties and excise, origin and classification of goods, import VAT and VAT on international transactions.
  • International tax and tax residence: transfer of tax residence to Italy, the new residents' regime, double taxation and reporting of foreign income.

Ciani Partners Tax Lawyers

The firm's partners and of counsel who handle tax matters.

Ciani Partners | Adv. Fabio Ciani

Adv. Fabio Ciani

Tax Lawyer | Cassation Attorney

Fabio Ciani, a tax lawyer, tax specialist and cassation attorney, has advised major companies for thirty years on tax and tax litigation matters. He founded and developed the tax department of a leading Italian law firm, where he served as of counsel for several years. He is the author of several books, tax codes and numerous publications, more than 200 in Italian and international tax journals, and frequently speaks at national and international conferences. He is regularly interviewed by mainstream newspapers including Repubblica, La Stampa, Corriere, Libero and L'Edicola del Sud. As part of his professional activity, he advises some of the most important Italian and foreign groups on tax advisory and tax litigation, often dealing with matters of particular complexity and value. He has also taken part in several parliamentary hearings on behalf of the Union of Tax Lawyers concerning reforms of the tax system.

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Ciani Partners | Adv. Camilla Fino

Adv. Camilla Fino

Tax Lawyer | Of Counsel

Camilla Fino, a tax lawyer and tax specialist, graduated in Law with top marks in 1999 from the University of Bari. Admitted to the Bar in 2002 and registered with the Rome Bar Association, she obtained a Master's degree in Tax Law, Accounting and Tax Planning in 2001 from LUISS Management Business School. She has continuously carried out advisory work and domestic and international tax planning, gaining solid experience in tax matters over the years, with a particular focus on the taxation of individuals, especially in the area of international mobility. She developed these skills while working in the IES department, KPMG's International Executive Services practice, Studio Associato, Consulenza Legale e Tributaria, KPMG International Limited, one of the Big Four, where she served as Manager for several years.

Ciani Partners | Adv. Domenico Naio

Adv. Domenico Naio

Tax Lawyer | Partner

Domenico practices in the field of tax law, advising individuals and legal entities, managing relations between taxpayers and the tax authorities, and assisting clients in pre-litigation and litigation proceedings before the first- and second-instance Tax Justice Courts. After graduating in Law in 2014 from the University of Bari with top marks, with a thesis in European Union Law, he completed a second-level Master's degree in Tax Law at the prestigious Sole 24 Ore Business School in Milan and then qualified for the legal profession in 2021. He has gained significant experience in tax litigation, specializing in matters relating to international taxation and tax assistance. He has been part of Ciani Partners since 2016.

Tax Team

The lawyers who work alongside the partners on tax advisory and tax litigation.

Frequently asked questions

What does an Italian tax lawyer do?

They advise companies and individuals on all aspects of Italian tax law: preventive advice, dealings with the tax authorities during audits and assessments, and representation before the Italian tax courts and, for lawyers admitted to it, the Supreme Court.

What is the difference between a tax lawyer and an accountant (commercialista)?

An Italian commercialista mainly handles bookkeeping, tax returns and compliance. A tax lawyer handles the legal side: interpreting the rules, dealing with the tax authorities and defending the taxpayer in court. The two often work together, and the firm also includes chartered accountants.

When should I contact a tax lawyer?

As early as possible: at the start of a tax audit or when you receive a questionnaire or an invitation to discuss your position, and in any case immediately after a tax assessment notice or tax bill is served, because the deadlines to challenge them are short.

How long do I have to challenge a tax assessment notice?

As a general rule, an appeal to the first-instance tax court must be filed within 60 days of service. The deadline can change, for example if the adesione settlement procedure is started, so it is best to have the notice reviewed straight away.

How does the first consultation work?

In the first meeting we review the documents and your situation and outline the possible options. Afterwards we send a technical assessment and a proposal for assistance. To book one, fill in the form below or call the firm.

Do you assist clients outside Milan or abroad?

Yes. The firm is based in Milan but assists clients throughout Italy and from abroad, in English and Italian, including on international tax and tax residence matters.

Ciani Partners | Tax Law Firm Milan

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The firm is available to assess your tax, corporate or legal situation during an initial introductory meeting. Following the discussion, a technical assessment and a proposed assistance plan will be provided.

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