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07 August 2025
Insights on Policies for Businesses and Professionals
VIES Guarantee and VAT Bond: Two Different Paths to Your Fiscal Peace of Mind
Operating in international markets is a fantastic growth opportunity, but navigating the maze of tax regulations can feel overwhelming. If you’re involved in intra-EU transactions or VAT refunds, you’ve likely come across two terms that often cause confusion:... » Read the article
VIES Guarantee for Non-EU Operators: The Complete Guide to Avoid Mistakes
Starting from April 14, 2025, all companies based outside the European Union or the European Economic Area that operate in Italy through a fiscal representative will have a new obligation: to provide a financial guarantee (surety bond or... » Read the article
Guarantee for VAT Fiscal Representative: all the new provisions of the 2025 decree.
Imagine you’re a foreign entrepreneur determined to expand your business in Italy. You’re faced with the complex world of taxation and come across the concept of a “Fiscal Representative.” This role, essential for legally operating in our country... » Read the article
20 January 2025
Insights on Sureties
Judgment of the Court of Cassation No. 31105/2024: New Perspectives on First-Demand Guarantees
Distinction between suretyship and independent guarantees, nullity of guarantees conforming to the ABI scheme, and key clarifications to protect guarantors. The recent judgment of the Court of Cassation No. 31105/2024: Implications for Personal Guarantees Law Judgment No. 31105/2024... » Read the article
19 August 2024
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Reform of Procurement Procedures in DL 19/2024: A New Horizon for Public Contracts
Simplification and harmonization of rules for works, services, and supplies: impacts and opportunities for Italian businesses. Overview of Decree-Law 19/2024 The Decree-Law of March 2, 2024, no. 19, represents a milestone in the context of Italy’s National Recovery... » Read the article
12 August 2024
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The New Public Contracts Code (Legislative Decree March 31, 2023, no. 36) and the Provisional Guarantee: An In-depth Look
The recent update to the Public Contracts Code, introduced by Legislative Decree no. 36 of March 31, 2023, represents a significant moment of reform for the public procurement system in Italy. This new code, replacing the previous regulations,... » Read the article
22 July 2024
Insights on Sureties
Counterfeit Insurance Guarantees: How to Protect Yourself from Fraud
“ANAC urges verifying the authenticity of insurance guarantees, whether issued by Italian or foreign companies, by directly contacting the issuing company.” Insurance guarantees are crucial tools to secure commercial and financial transactions. They provide insurance against the risk... » Read the article
28 April 2024
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The Ten-Year Posthumous Policy: Essential Protection for New Property Buyers
Purchasing a property under construction represents a significant investment and a significant decision. To protect buyers from any construction defects, there is acrucial tool: the ten-year posthumous insurance policy. This guarantee is governed by Article 4 of Legislative... » Read the article
06 April 2024
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The Court of Cassation rules on suretyship: new perspectives in light of Antitrust regulations
In the dynamic Italian legal landscape, a recent order from the Court of Cassation has shed new light on a topic as classic as it is complex: suretyship. Why not take a look at our clients’ testimonials? You’ll... » Read the article
23 March 2024
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The Fundamental Requirements for Obtaining the SOA Certification
The SOA Certification, in the construction and public procurement sector, is the essential passport to participate in projects of significant economic value. This certificate allows companies to attest their ability to carry out construction sites related to public... » Read the article
24 February 2024
Insights on Policies for Businesses and Professionals
Analysis of the New Procedures for Telematic Verification of Sureties in the Public Contracts Sector
Article 106 of Legislative Decree 36/2023, which introduces the new Public Contracts Code applicable from January 1, 2024, marks a significant turning point in the digitization process of sureties. With the aim of increasing efficiency, transparency, and security... » Read the article
17 February 2024
Insights on Policies for Businesses and Professionals
What are the basic requirements to participate in tender notices?
Participating in tenders offers a significant opportunity for companies that wish to expand their business through public or private contracts. Tenders are competitive and structured processes that require participants to meet specific criteria to be considered eligible. Understanding... » Read the article
10 February 2024
Insights on Policies for Businesses and Professionals
The Pre-Litigation Opinion No. 14 of January 10, 2024, by the National Anti-Corruption Authority: A Case of Tender in Rome
Context and Importance of the Opinion On January 10, 2024, the National Anti-Corruption Authority (ANAC) published Pre-Litigation Opinion No. 14, a document of significant relevance in the context of public procurement in Italy. This opinion focuses on a... » Read the article
03 February 2024
Insights on Sureties
What is the difference between a guarantor and a co-obligor in guarantees?
The role and importance of the co-obligor in guarantees Guarantees are financial instruments widely used in commercial and financial transactions, where one party commits to guaranteeing the payment of a debt should the main debtor fail to do... » Read the article
28 January 2024
Insights on Construction and Real Estate Policies
New Ministerial Directives and Procurement Code: Increased Competition and Transparency
Interpretation of the New Procurement Code and the Circular from the Ministry of Infrastructure The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, in collaboration with the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, has recently published an essential interpretative circular on... » Read the article
21 January 2024
Insights on Policies for Businesses and Professionals
Public Procurement News 2024: Verification of the Authenticity of Surety Bonds via Certified Email (PEC) – Deadline June 30
Discover the latest news on procurement: until June 30, 2024, verify the authenticity of surety bonds also via Certified Email (PEC). Stay updated with ANAC directives and available options. In a recent development in the procurement sector, ANAC... » Read the article
13 January 2024
Insights on Policies for Businesses and Professionals
Insurance Guarantees for Terna SPA Contracts
Change in Project Financing: Insurance Guarantees as a Strategic Lever for Terna SPA Tender Competitions Insurance guarantees represent a type of guarantee that a company can use to participate in tender competitions, such as those organized by Terna... » Read the article
07 January 2024
Insights on Policies for Businesses and Professionals
Surety Policies: A Bridge for Successful Energy Contracts with Enel and Eni
Navigating the world of Enel and Eni contracts with the security of surety policies for Enel and Eni contracts In the context of contracts for large energy companies like Enel and Eni, security and guarantee are fundamental. Here,... » Read the article
30 December 2023
Insights on Policies for Businesses and Professionals
Insurance Guarantees for Trenitalia Contracts: Security and Reliability in the Railway Sector
We have the Insurance Guarantee dedicated to Trenitalia public contracts, RFI, Italferr, and Grandi Stazioni. In an era characterized by intense competition in the public procurement sector, security and reliability have become crucial to ensure the correct execution... » Read the article
23 December 2023
Insights on Policies for Businesses and Professionals
