Italy-US Compliance Diagnostic
A structured entry point: 75-minute call and a 3–5 page written report delivered within 48 hours. Engagement fee defined case-by-case based on complexity, after a preliminary conversation.
75-minute structured session and written report mapping every Italian fiscal and legal exposure tied to your US structure.
Why an Italy–USA situation needs a diagnostic before anything else
Who needs this service?
- Italians who opened a Florida LLC online without informing their Italian accountant
- Italian residents holding US bank accounts, securities or real estate above reporting thresholds
- Italian SMEs operating in the US through agents or contractors without a formal entity
- Italian-American families with cross-border inheritance exposure
- Anyone served a CRS/FATCA letter from Agenzia delle Entrate referencing US assets
What the cross-border diagnostic report contains
What's included
- 75-minute video or phone session with Avv. Dott. Massimo Leonardi
- Pre-call questionnaire to map your structure
- FBAR obligations check (FinCEN 114)
- Quadro RW / IVAFE / IVIE verification
- Permanent establishment risk analysis (stabile organizzazione)
- CFC rules exposure under art. 167 TUIR
- FATCA/CRS implications
- Succession risk on US-situs assets
- LLC vs C-Corp classification for Italian tax purposes
- Italy-USA Tax Treaty benefit applicability
- Written report (3–5 pages) delivered within 48 hours of the call
Who books an Italy–USA diagnostic consultation
Who it's for
- Italian entrepreneurs with a US LLC or corporation
- Italian-resident HNWIs with US investments or real estate
- Italian SMEs evaluating their US footprint
How much a cross-border consultation costs (USD 250, 45 minutes)
Engagement
Engagement fee defined case-by-case based on the complexity of your situation, after a preliminary consultation. The preliminary consultation is a 45-minute paid online session ($250); the written engagement letter is signed before any chargeable work begins.
Questions people ask before booking a consultation
What happens during the 75-minute session?
We review your full Italian–US structure based on the pre-call questionnaire, identify every compliance exposure, and outline the corrective actions. The session is conducted by Avv. Dott. Massimo Leonardi personally — not by a junior or assistant.
How is the engagement fee determined?
The fee is defined case-by-case based on the complexity of your Italy–USA position, after a preliminary conversation. The preliminary consultation is a 45-minute paid online session ($250); if we proceed, the engagement letter with the agreed fee is signed before any chargeable work begins.
What do I need to prepare before the call?
After booking, we send a structured questionnaire covering your Italian residence status, your US entity (if any), US assets, banking footprint, and any prior filings. The more accurate the questionnaire, the more actionable the report.
Is the Diagnostic a substitute for a full legal engagement?
No. The Diagnostic identifies issues; it does not implement solutions. Most clients use the report to scope a Cross-Border Advisory Retainer or a Market Entry project with us.
In what language is the session conducted?
Italian or English — your choice. The written report can be delivered in either language or both.
Can the report be shared with my Italian accountant?
Yes. The report is structured to be actionable for your existing Italian commercialista or US CPA. We frequently coordinate directly with them when the client authorizes it.
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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. 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 · 1200 Brickell Ave, Suite 310, Miami, FL 33131 · 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.