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From your US home to Rome, Milan or the Tuscan countryside, GRC handles every detail of your move to Italy.
Italy's 7% flat tax for foreign retirees (on pension income) makes it one of Europe's most attractive retirement destinations — especially in the south. Combine that with incredible food, history, and sunshine.
Italy is a dream destination — ancient history, world-class food, stunning landscapes, and a passionate approach to life. The bureaucracy can be challenging, but the rewards of la dolce vita are worth it.
Italy's SSN (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale) provides universal healthcare for residents. Quality varies by region — the north generally has better facilities. Private insurance is affordable and popular for faster access.
Varies dramatically — Milan and Rome are expensive; southern Italy and smaller cities are very affordable. Food is outstanding and reasonably priced everywhere. Wine costs a fraction of US prices.
High-speed Frecciarossa trains connect major cities beautifully. City public transport varies (Milan's metro is great; Rome's is limited). A car is almost essential outside major cities.
Italians live for family, food, and conversation. Meals are sacred — don't rush them. Aperitivo culture (evening drinks with snacks) is a social institution. Art, fashion, and design are everywhere.
Free public schools following the Italian curriculum. International schools available in Rome, Milan, Florence, and other cities. Italian universities are affordable and historic.
Get your codice fiscale (tax code) — you need it for everything. Register at the Anagrafe (vital records office). Open a bank account (Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit). Learn Italian — it transforms your experience.
Italy has a Mediterranean climate in the south and a more continental climate in the north. Sunshine is abundant, especially from Rome southward.
Italy's cities and regions each have a distinct personality. Here are the areas where American expats love to settle.
Charming, cobblestone neighborhood across the Tiber. Restaurants, piazzas, and a village feel in the heart of Rome. Popular with creatives and students.
Canal-side neighborhood with aperitivo bars, galleries, and a vibrant nightlife. Milan is Italy's business and fashion capital — dynamic and international.
The artisan quarter across the Arno river. Workshops, trattorias, and Palazzo Pitti. Florence is intimate, walkable, and endlessly beautiful.
Italy's culinary capital with famous porticos and a lively university atmosphere. Affordable, central, and home to the best food in the country.
Lakeside villages of extraordinary beauty. Popular with retirees and remote workers seeking a slower pace. Milan is just an hour away.
The "Florence of the South" and the "White City" — stunning Baroque architecture, amazing seafood, and very affordable living. Italy's up-and-coming expat region.
Whether you're moving for work, family or a fresh start, GRC manages the logistics so you can focus on your new life in Italy.
Full-service packing, crating, and shipping of your personal belongings and furniture by ocean or air freight — door to door from the U.S. to Italy.
Household goods can be imported duty-free when transferring your residence to Italy. You'll need your codice fiscale, residence permit, detailed inventory, and proof of your previous address.
Your shipment is delivered to your new Italian address, with unpacking and furniture assembly services available on request.
GRC's concierge services help with the transition — from navigating local processes to settling into your new community. Concierge available in NY, NJ & CT with other locations case by case.
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