We represent clients in all stages of customs litigation, both administrative and tax, providing assistance in cases of audits, sanctions, seizures, or confiscations.
We offer support in preparing customs rulings (BTI, IVO) and managing inspection procedures. In M&A transactions and international reorganizations, we also conduct targeted due diligence to assess the customs compliance of the target company and recommend any corrective actions.
Our department works in close synergy with the tax litigation and tax advisory teams, providing integrated, high value-added legal assistance.
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LEXIA supports Italian and international businesses in the efficient and compliant management of cross-border customs and trade operations, offering an integrated approach that combines legal, tax, and regulatory expertise. We assist clients with tariff classification, determination of preferential and non-preferential origin, and customs valuation — including cases involving royalties, licenses, and intra-group transactions. Our team provides ongoing support in managing relationships with customs authorities and obtaining essential authorisations such as the EORI code, AEO status, and authorised exporter certifications.
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We provide comprehensive tax advisory services, assisting our clients on tax matters related to their commercial and strategic projects, and ensuring highly qualified and up-to-date support on the complex national and international tax environments. Our team of experts collaborates closely with professionals from the corporate and financial law departments, ensuring an integrated approach that meets business needs and optimizes their tax structures efficiently and in compliance with applicable regulations.
Moreover, we offer specialized tax advice to high-net-worth individuals, supporting them in all tax law matters related to the transfer of tax residence to or from Italy. This includes tax optimization for entering or leaving the country, ensuring compliance with both Italian and foreign regulations for personalized and strategic tax planning.
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The team specialized in tax collection law defends taxpayers against the Revenue Agency - Collection (ADER) and private municipal collection agencies.
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LEXIA boasts a high and well-established level of specialization in tax law, thanks to dedicated internal departments (tax, tax enforcement, tax advisory, administrative law, and public finance), all skillfully led and coordinated by cofounder and managing partner Avv. Prof. Alessandro Dagnino, one of the most renowned and respected tax lawyers at the national level.
We have a long series of innovative case histories that have impacted tax law and business, with cases also handled before the Court of Cassation and the Constitutional Court. We provide consultancy and assist clients in all phases of the tax assessment procedures conducted by the Italian Revenue Agency and/or the Guardia di Finanza.
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