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Law of ItalyItaly
The home of the civil-law tradition: Roman law, the Civil Code, a Constitution with a Constitutional Court, strong regions, notaries who are public officials, and a European legal order above it all. How the system works, how to live, work and buy there, and where the risks lie. Free articles, organized by subject, growing every week.
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This portal collects material on Italian law, the home of the civil-law tradition, written for readers who visit, live, work, study, buy property or do business in Italy or who want to understand its legal system. It explains laws, institutions and procedures and does not give legal advice or opinions on individual cases. Italy is also bound by European Union law. Everywhere else on this site, content reflects US law unless a page says otherwise.
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Legal documents
31 legal documents in Italiano (Italian)
Leases, loan and sale agreements, powers of attorney, family documents, letters and more, ready to fill in and sign, in Italiano (Italian), with the English translation alongside for the other party. PDF and Word. 6 € for a document in the language, 9 € with the English translation. Included in the individual All-Access plan, in the language you choose.
- • Contratto di locazione abitativa
- • Contratto di prestazione di servizi (libero professionista)
- • Contratto di prestito
- • Accordo di riservatezza (NDA)
- • Contratto di compravendita di beni mobili (anche veicolo usato)
- • Consenso dei genitori al viaggio all'estero di un minore
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These are general templates for use in any country, each with a ‘check in your country’ list. They are not drafted under Italy law, and they are not legal advice.
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The Civil Law Tradition
Where the Italian Civil Code comes from and what it shares with France, Germany and the legal systems of continental Europe, Latin America and Asia: the Roman roots, the great codes and legal science.
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