Cross-Border Wealth Advisory Coordination (Italy–U.S.)
Investments held across Italy and the U.S. carry tax traps on both sides, from PFIC rules to Quadro RW and IVAFE. IIILEX does not manage money or give investment advice: it introduces clients to U.S. wealth professionals and coordinates the Italian tax, legal and succession side.
Introduction to and coordination with U.S. wealth and financial planning professionals when assets or family interests span both countries.
What problem we solve
Typical situations
- Italian funds held by a U.S. person (PFIC exposure)
- U.S. accounts and investments to report in Italy
- Family wealth and succession across two legal systems
- Proceeds from a sale or inheritance to be invested between countries
What you receive
What IIILEX does
- Italian tax and succession analysis of the existing structure
- Introduction to independent U.S. wealth advisory professionals
- Coordination so investment choices respect Italian reporting and tax rules
- Ongoing alignment with your other advisors
Who this is for
Who it's for
- Italian families with U.S. assets
- Americans with inherited Italian assets
- Entrepreneurs after a business sale
Investment
Engagement
Start with a free request or the 45-minute online consultation (USD 250) with Avv. Dott. Massimo Leonardi. Any fee for coordination is agreed in writing case-by-case. U.S. professionals quote and engage directly with the client for their own regulated services.
Frequently asked questions
Does IIILEX give investment advice?
No. IIILEX is not an investment adviser or broker-dealer. Investment advice is provided by independent, appropriately licensed U.S. professionals.
Why do Italian funds matter for U.S. persons?
Non-U.S. funds are generally PFICs for U.S. tax purposes, which can mean punitive taxation and annual Form 8621 filings.
Do I report U.S. investments in Italy?
Italian tax residents generally report foreign financial assets in the Quadro RW and pay IVAFE on them.
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About the firm
IIILEX International Consulting LLC is the Florida-based practice of Avv. Dott. Massimo Leonardi — Italian-qualified Attorney (Avvocato), Dottore Commercialista and Statutory Auditor (Revisore Legale), qualified in Italy, with 30+ years of Italian practice. We work exclusively on cross-border matters between Italy and the United States, in coordination with licensed U.S. professionals for matters of U.S. law.
IIILEX International Consulting LLC · 7901 4th St N STE 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 · us@3lex.us · +1 (786) 604-8763 · +39 335 344 9660
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Massimo Leonardi is admitted to practice law in Italy and is not admitted to practice law in Florida or elsewhere in the United States. He is qualified in Italy as Dottore Commercialista and Revisore Legale and is not a U.S. Certified Public Accountant. IIILEX International Consulting LLC provides cross-border consulting and Italian legal and tax advisory services. Matters requiring advice on U.S. or Florida law are handled in coordination with appropriately licensed U.S. professionals.