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Practical relocation support for every step of life in Milan.

From immigration paperwork to home search, utilities, schools, healthcare, facility management, and departure support, we build a custom plan around the person, family, or company moving to Milan.

Start here

Choose the right starting point.

Most clients arrive with one urgent problem: documents, housing, student setup, property readiness, or a company move. Start there and we connect the rest of the relocation plan around it.

Work relocation Visa, permits, codice fiscale, home setup and first-month admin. Student arrival Housing, study permit timing, move-in readiness and parent-facing support. Family move Home search, schools, healthcare, utilities and settling-in support. Property operations Cleaning, repairs, suppliers, facility management and handover readiness.
Service menu

Use us for one task or the whole relocation.

Immigration & bureaucracy Student relocation Orientation Home search Tax and visa routes Property operations Schools & family Settling-in Expat concierge Facility management Cleaning services Restructuring support Temporary accommodation Corporate relocation Departure services
Immigration first

Visa, Permits & Bureaucracy

For most foreign clients, documents define the relocation calendar. We start by mapping what must happen before arrival, what must happen in the first eight days or first weeks, and which appointments depend on a home address, tax code, insurance, employer file, or school enrollment.

  1. 01 Route and document map

    Visa category, codice fiscale, insurance, translations, legalization and appointment dependencies.

  2. 02 Arrival administration

    Permit kit timing, post office steps, local registration, healthcare and practical follow-up calendar.

  3. 03 Advisor coordination

    Clear handoff to immigration lawyers, commercialisti, schools, HR teams or family offices when needed.

Expat students

Student relocation support for Politecnico, Marangoni, IED, NABA and other Milan schools.

Milan is competitive and fragmented for students: university housing, private rooms, visa timing, permit appointments, transport passes and first-week setup all move on different timelines. We help international students and families turn those moving parts into one practical arrival plan.

Housing search and screening

Shortlist student residences, rooms, shared flats, studios and university-linked housing options near Bovisa, Leonardo, Bocconi, Navigli, Città Studi and design-school campuses.

Visa and permit checklist

Pre-arrival document checklist, codice fiscale guidance, study visa timing, residence-permit kit support, post-office submission planning and renewal reminders.

Move-in readiness

Key handover, inventory photos, utilities, Wi-Fi, cleaning, bedding, basic kitchen setup, maintenance reporting and landlord or residence communication.

Transport and city setup

ATM pass guidance for youth/student subscriptions, airport transfer, SIM card, bank account basics, healthcare or insurance next steps and neighborhood orientation.

Academic onboarding

Practical support around Welcome Day, student portals, badge appointments, exam registration workflows, campus orientation and communication with student offices.

Parent peace of mind

A local point of contact for families abroad when a student needs help with housing issues, urgent tasks, suppliers, appointments or practical city questions.

Campus-aware support

Politecnico di Milano, Istituto Marangoni, IED Milano, NABA, Bocconi, Università Statale, Bicocca, Cattolica, exchange programs and private academies.

Tax and residence routes

Italy has several expat regimes. We help you ask the right questions before you move.

Relocate Milan does not provide tax advice. We coordinate the practical relocation file and help you prepare a clear brief for your commercialista, immigration lawyer, or wealth advisor so the residence route, housing plan, and tax-regime timing are aligned.

Workers and founders

Impatriati regime

Often relevant for employees, freelancers, directors, and founders moving tax residence to Italy and working mainly from Italy.

  • 50% taxable-base reduction on qualifying Italian work income, within the current cap.
  • Potentially higher relief where qualifying minor-child conditions are met.
  • Usually needs prior non-residence, Italian tax residence, and a stay commitment.
HNW new residents

Flat tax for foreign income

Usually relevant for high-net-worth individuals with substantial foreign-source income, portfolios, companies, or carried-interest planning.

  • 2026 market guidance points to a EUR 300,000 annual substitute tax on foreign-source income.
  • Italian-source income remains a separate tax question for professional advice.
  • Often assessed alongside residence timing, family members, and asset structure.
Retirees

7% pensioner regime

A separate route for pensioners relocating to qualifying municipalities, usually outside Milan, but useful for wider Italy relocation planning.

  • Targets foreign pension holders with foreign-source income.
  • Depends on the municipality, prior non-residence, and current statutory conditions.
  • Best reviewed before choosing the final place of residence.
Non-EU investors

Investor visa and tax layering

The investor visa is a residence route, not a tax discount. Tax regimes are reviewed separately after the residence and investment strategy is clear.

  • Official routes include government bonds, Italian companies, innovative startups, or philanthropy.
  • Can support the immigration basis for entrepreneurs and HNWIs moving to Italy.
  • Tax-regime eligibility still needs a separate professional review.
Route Best fit Main question Our coordination role
Impatriati Workers, founders, freelancers Will most income be Italian-source work income? Timeline, residence, housing, documents, advisor brief
Flat tax HNWIs with large foreign income Is foreign-source income high enough to justify the regime? Arrival plan, family logistics, advisor and banking coordination
7% pensioner Foreign pensioners Does the target municipality qualify? Municipality search, home setup, registration coordination
Investor visa Non-EU investors Which investment route supports residence? Immigration file, property readiness, local operations

Tax laws and administrative practice change. We help organize the relocation file, then coordinate with qualified tax and immigration professionals for formal advice.

Property operations

Facility management, cleaning, relocation logistics, and restructuring coordination.

This is the operational part of relocation: making the property usable, clean, repaired, compliant with building rules, and ready for daily life. We coordinate vendors, access, timing, quotes, inspections, and follow-up so foreign tenants, owners, and companies do not have to manage Milan property issues alone.

Facility Management

Maintenance requests, supplier coordination, utilities, inspections, landlord communication, and recurring property care.

Cleaning Services

Move-in cleaning, move-out cleaning, deep cleaning, post-renovation cleaning, regular housekeeping, and quality checks.

Relocation Logistics

Moving-company coordination, access planning, elevator/building rules, delivery scheduling, furniture assembly, and handover readiness.

Restructuring Support

Renovation scoping, contractor quotes, small works, painting, repairs, installation follow-up, site access, and progress reporting.

Visa, Permits & Bureaucracy

For foreigners who need the Italian administrative path explained, organized, and followed through. We help you understand what must happen before arrival, what must happen after arrival, and which documents must be ready before each appointment.

  • Visa-route review and practical document checklist
  • Codice fiscale, residence permit, and local registration guidance
  • Questura, comune, healthcare, and appointment preparation
  • Coordination for translations, apostille, legalization, and sworn documents
  • Renewal reminders and administrative follow-up after move-in

Student Arrival Package

For international students arriving alone or with family support, we coordinate the practical first layer: documents, housing, campus logistics, city setup and ongoing help when something breaks.

  • Housing shortlist, viewing support, lease/residence checklist and move-in handover
  • Study visa and residence-permit timeline, codice fiscale and insurance checklist
  • ATM pass, SIM card, banking basics, healthcare guidance and neighborhood orientation
  • Cleaning, bedding, Wi-Fi, maintenance reporting, key management and supplier access
  • Parent-facing progress updates and local emergency support for practical issues

Tax-Regime Coordination

For executives, founders, investors, retirees, and remote workers, the relocation timeline can affect the tax discussion. We help structure the practical file before you speak with the right advisor.

  • Pre-move checklist for tax residence timing, housing, family, and document dependencies
  • Brief preparation for impatriati, flat-tax, pensioner, or investor-visa discussions
  • Coordination with commercialisti, immigration lawyers, private banks, and family offices
  • Follow-up calendar for residence registration, permits, healthcare, and property readiness

Orientation & Pre-Arrival Planning

Before you commit to a home or school, we help you understand Milan by area, commute, budget, lifestyle, public transport, healthcare access, and daily routines.

  • Pre-arrival planning call and relocation roadmap
  • Neighborhood comparison for work, school, transport, and lifestyle
  • Look-and-see itinerary with realistic housing expectations
  • Cost-of-living, local services, and first-week readiness guidance
  • Arrival priorities for documents, home, utilities, and family needs

Home Search & Lease Support

We help you search with local context, avoid unrealistic listings, compare neighborhoods, and coordinate the practical steps between viewing, offer, lease, handover, and move-in.

  • Housing needs assessment and search criteria definition
  • Property screening, shortlist preparation, and viewing coordination
  • Accompanied viewings and clear pros-and-cons feedback
  • Lease review coordination with qualified professionals where needed
  • Check-in inspection, inventory review, keys, and move-in handover

Temporary Accommodation

For arrivals that need a soft landing before a long-term lease, we coordinate practical short-stay options and make sure the temporary solution supports the next step.

  • Serviced apartment, residence, or hotel search support
  • Short-term stay comparison by location, commute, and family needs
  • Arrival transport and check-in coordination
  • Bridge planning between temporary accommodation and permanent home

Schools & Family Setup

For families, the right neighborhood often depends on the right school. We support the research and logistics around international, bilingual, and Italian education options.

  • School mapping by child age, curriculum, language, and commute
  • Visit coordination and neighborhood context around selected schools
  • Support with enrollment steps and required documents
  • Childcare, extracurricular activities, pediatric care, and family services

Settling-In Services

Once the lease is signed, the real work begins. We coordinate the practical details that make the home usable and the first weeks manageable.

  • Electricity, gas, water, internet, waste tax, and building administration
  • Move-in checklist, meter readings, supplier appointments, and access
  • Furniture, appliances, essentials, professional cleaning, and local shopping support
  • Healthcare registration, transport cards, phone setup, and banking guidance

Expat Concierge

A practical concierge desk for expats who need help solving daily-life issues in a city, language, and administrative system they do not yet know.

  • Banking, healthcare, insurance, phone, transport, and local accounts
  • Appointments, supplier booking, document follow-up, and reminders
  • English-speaking doctors, technicians, cleaners, movers, and local services
  • Restaurant, travel, event, shopping, and lifestyle coordination when useful
  • Ongoing help desk for practical questions and urgent tasks

Facility Management & Property Care

For homes, landlords, companies, and tenants who need reliable coordination of property operations without language friction, unclear responsibility, or endless supplier follow-up.

  • Maintenance tickets, urgency triage, quote comparison, supplier access, and repair follow-up
  • Cleaning plans for move-in, move-out, post-renovation, regular housekeeping, and short-stay turnover
  • Inventory checks, photo reports, meter readings, key management, and handover preparation
  • Utilities, building administration, heating checks, waste tax, internet, and recurring property tasks
  • Tenant, owner, landlord, condominium, and company communication support
  • Ongoing property care for absent owners, executives, corporate assignees, and managed apartments

Restructuring & Small Works Coordination

We do not replace architects, engineers, or licensed trades. We coordinate the practical side of light restructuring and property improvement so the work is scoped, scheduled, accessed, checked, and closed.

  • Scope definition for painting, repairs, installations, furniture changes, and light refurbishment
  • Contractor shortlist, site visits, quote collection, and comparison support
  • Scheduling, building access, condominium rules, delivery coordination, and progress follow-up
  • Post-work inspection, cleaning coordination, snag list, photo reporting, and final handover
  • Escalation to qualified professionals when permits, structural work, or certified systems are involved

Corporate Relocation

Structured support for employers moving people into Milan, with one local contact for the employee and a clear operating rhythm for HR or management.

  • Employee intake, arrival plan, and service scope definition
  • Immigration, home search, school, cleaning, facility, and settling-in coordination
  • Progress updates, task ownership, and single point of contact
  • Support for executives, project teams, and families relocating to Milan

Departure Services

When it is time to leave Milan, we help close the property and administration cleanly so deposits, utilities, and local obligations are not left unresolved.

  • Move-out planning, inspection, deep cleaning, painting, and repair quotes
  • Utility closure, account cancellation, and supplier coordination
  • Deposit-return support and landlord communication
  • Household goods mover coordination and access information
Quote

Every relocation quote is scoped around the work required.

What we ask first

Your nationality, visa status, arrival date, household size, work location, school needs, housing budget, and which tasks are already solved.

What you receive

A clear scope, recommended service sequence, expected dependencies, excluded third-party costs, and the support model that fits your move.

Why no public package price

A single appointment is not the same as a family relocation, corporate lease, or permit issue. We price the actual work instead of selling generic bundles.

External costs such as government fees, translations, legal advice, supplier invoices, transport, and third-party services are not included unless confirmed in writing.

FAQ

Questions expats and property owners ask before starting.

Do you support both relocation and property operations?

Yes. We combine relocation planning, visa support, home setup, cleaning services, facility management, relocation logistics, and restructuring coordination in Milan.

Can you prepare a home before move-in?

Yes. We can coordinate cleaning, utilities, Wi-Fi, repairs, painting, furniture deliveries, supplier access, inventory checks, meter readings, and handover readiness.

Why do you quote each request individually?

A visa appointment, family relocation, facility issue, or restructuring project can require very different work. We scope the plan around the real tasks and third-party dependencies.

Need a relocation quote?

Send your timeline, visa status, household details, and task list. We will recommend the right scope.

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