(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 29 June 2010)
Here are some links and information to consider for Expat agreements for an international assignment (e.g., company/corporate/international agency) to Italy from the USA:
NOTE: While it is nice to be considered for an international assignment, you should be aware of the consequences of taking an international assignment. Yes, it is or maybe a step up the corporate ladder for possible promotions or career development, however you do not want to come up short financially or having the international assignment adversely affect your relationship with your spouse/companion or family.
EXPAT/EXPATRIATE AGREEMENTS
- The Expat Checklist – "The Practical and Simple Guide to Developing a Successful Expatriate Agreement" – copyright © Richard Balderrama – Source: web site
- Expatriate Checklist – "Global HR Hot Topic" – April 2008 – Donald C. Dowling, Jr., International Employment Counsel, New York – Source: White & Case LLP – "International law firm, global law practice"
- The Expatriate Checklist – Good Information for Your Expat Agreement – by Carrie Thompson | July 30th, 2007 – Source: WhyGo
- SAMPLE AGREEMENTS /CONTRACTS
- EXPATRIATE AGREEMENT – Source: onecle
- Truth About Overseas Assignments & Expat Relocation Packages – "If you’re being asked to work abroad by your employer how much can you expect from an expatriate relocation package?" – Mon, May 07, 2007 - 2:58 pm EET – Source: Shelter Offshore
- The Ultimate (Forum) Shopping Trip: Choice-of-Law and the Expatriate Employee – May 2007 – "This article was published in slightly different format in the Spring 2007 issue of the New York State Bar Association's Labor and Employment Section L&E Newsletter." – Source: White & Case LLP – "International law firm, global law practice"
- Blog – Robin Pascoe – Source: Expat Expert
- Help! How Do I Live and Work in Italy? – September 5th, 2007 – Sara Rosso – Source: Ms. Adventures IN ITALY – "MY STOMACH, THE WORLD"
- The Expatriate Agreement – Yes or No? – August 31, 2009 – Author: Chuck Csizmar – CMC Compensation Group – Source: International HR Forum
- AngloINFO Italy – "Everything you need for life in another country!"
- AngloINFO Liguria – "Life on the Italian Riviera, in English!"
- AngloINFO Milan – "Life in Lombardy, in English!"
- AngloINFO Rome – "Life in Rome, in English!"
- AngloInfo Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"
- AngloINFO Umbria – "Life in Umbria, in English!"
- Expats in Italy – "for those who dream and those who live the dream" – Source: web site
- Italy – Source: Expat Focus – "EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO START A NEW LIFE ABROAD - WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?"
- Italy – Source: Expat Women – "Helping Women Living Overseas"
- Italy – "Living, working or studying in Italy?" – Source: Just Landed – "Expatriate guides" – In multiple languages
- EasyExpat.com – "Guide for expatriates" – Source: web site – In multiple languages
- Expat Arrivals – "local info for global expats"
- The Expat Directory – "The Expat Directory" – Source: web site
- ExpatExchange – "A World of Friends Abroad" – Source: web site
- Expat Expert – Robin Pascoe – Source: web site
- Expat Women – "Helping Women Living Overseas" – Source: web site
- Expat Intelligence – In multiple languages – Source: web site
- EXPATS.ORG.UK – "is a free source of information for British expatriates, contracting or living overseas, almost a UK expats yellow pages, also with an overseas recruiter database, country information with links relevant to British expats (and any other English speaking ex-pats)" – Source: web site
- Expatriates.com – "... the community web site created for and by expatriates and internationally minded people everywhere." – Source: web site
- Expatify.com – "Inspiring Expatriatism" – Source: web site
- Just Landed – "Expatriate guides" – choose "Country" from drop down menu – Source: web site – In multiple languages
- A Portable Identity – "Essential Guidebook and Coaching Services for Accompanying Spouses" – Source: web site
- LISTS
- EXPAT WEBSITES – Source: EXPATS.ORG.UK – Source: web site
- ExpatGuide.net - Expat Guide – "Links to the best Expat websites" – Source: web site
- Expatriate Websites – Source: Transitions Abroad – "WORK STUDY TRAVEL LIVING"
- Links – "... to website and articles for expatriates" – Source: Expat Expert
- COMPENSATION PACKAGE – "CHAPTER 7" – John W. Adams – Source: U.S. Expatriate Handbook – "Guide to Living & Working Abroad"
- Expat Expert – Robin Pascoe
- Expat Resources – "For Corporate, Foreign Service, Military, and Missionary Spouses Overseas" – Source: A Portable Identity – "Essential Guidebook and Coaching Services for Accompanying Spouses"
- Moving to and Living in Italy – "Here is information for people planning to move to Italy and expats who already live there." – By Martha Bakerjian – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com
- Relocating to Italy – Source: expatfinder.com – "Makin life abroad easier"
- TAXES
- Tax Advice – By Tim Lenneman, CPA – First Published: Jul 15, 2002 – Source: ExpatExchange – "A World of Friends Abroad"
- Tax Equalization on Expatriate Assignments – "Understand the International Assignment Policy & Expat Tax" – Sep 18, 2009 – Joseph Leung – Source: suite101.com – "Insightful writers. Informed readers"
- Tax planning for expatriates – Source: The Free Library BY FARLEX
- Tax Strategies for International Assignments – "Minimizing Worldwide Costs for U.S. Expatriates" – by Ann Truett – Source: Greenberg Traurig, LLP
- Taxes in Italy – Source: keyitaly
- Totalization Agreements – Source: USA-INTERNATIONAL-OFFSHORE-EXPATRIATE-TAX.COM – "United States Expatriates Tax Site"
- Housing allowance: temporary and for the length of your international assignment
- New electrical appliances allowance – including washing machine and clothes dryer
- Language lessons for you and your family
- Payment of real estate agent/realtor fees for house/apartment hunting
- Payment for yearly tax preparation by an individual or a company knowledgeable and experienced in preparation and filing of taxes for expatriates
- Car allowance including insurance – usually only 1 car
- Payment of all moving expenses to and from your international assignment location including storage of any and all items left in your home city of record
- Payment of any local taxes including tax equalization and/or "hypothetical taxes" if offered or is in your package. Please read Totalization Agreements and review section labeled "TAXES" above.
- Payment for annual trip to home city for all family members
- Payment of local school expenses for dependent children living with you
- Medical coverage for you and your family members
- Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) especially if you are moving to a high cost city or area than where you worked and lived in the States
- Termination and contingencies clauses due to mergers, being laid off, downsizing, early return, civil unrest, evacuations due to rioting, weather, terrorism, etc. – what will happen next to you, your family and your possessions
- Assistance in setting up utilities – gas, electric, internet access, cable, etc., local bank account, driver's license, visas, work permits, residence permits, identity documents, etc.
- Payment of local dues/fees for social or professional organizations in the country of your international assignment
- SEE ALSO:
- Info on expat web sites for Italy and elsewhere , dated Wednesday, June 16, 2010
- Info about finding rental accommodations in Italy *, dated Wednesday, May 12, 2010
- Info on the usage of ATM, debit and credit cards in Italy and Europe *, dated Wednesday, March 17, 2010
- Info on money/currency transfer to Italy *, dated Friday, August 03, 2007
- Info about Mail Forwarding for Italy *, dated Saturday, July 08, 2006
- Info about ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) in Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 25, 2006
- Info about Moving Pets to Italy *, dated Friday, April 14, 2006
- Info about Checklists for Moving or Relocating to Italy *, dated Friday, April 7, 2006
- Info on Relocation and Moving to Italy *, dated Monday, January 30, 2006
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I have been very fortunate in my career. I have had two international assignments: one in Germany as an employee and the second as an IT consultant in Kuwait plus other short term assignments in the States or in Brazil. Other individuals or Expats from other countries that I have met in my travels have not been as fortunate. Some companies are very well organized and prepared to support their employees on an international assignment. Other companies are not as knowledgeable. It is imperative for the employee going on an international assignment to become as knowledgeable as possible before accepting the assignment and to be aware of the consequences of his or her decision to go abroad.
There is much to be said about an international assignment. After your work day/week, you can travel around the country or to other countries, go sightseeing, eat exotic or different foods, take in various cultural/social events and pretty much enjoy whatever life has to offer.
I look back on my State-side and foreign travels with fond memories of people, places and various cuisines and foods that I had eaten or tasted. I have wonderful experiences and memories of places that I have visited and of meeting people that I would not of met if I had stayed in the USA or in just one place. It has been and continues to be a wonderful experience for me since I now live and reside in Italy with my wife, Martha.
Yes, and you know that there's a "but" coming – it not for everyone! I can tell you of people that I met that have gone on an international assignment and hated every single moment of their time in the foreign country that they resided in at the time. I am not going to dwell on those individuals or situations.
I am writing this blog posting to assist individuals that look at their international assignment as a new chapter in their respective life and are open to challenges, new places and things to see and do. For a majority of those individuals that have been on an international assignment with ot without dependents with their company or an international agency, most of these individuals enjoyed their time in whatever country they were located in. For the most part, they benefited from the experience. I am not saying that they enjoyed everyday or there were times they wished they were back in the States with family, friends and loved ones.
Anyway, I hope that I provided enough links and information for individuals to make an intelligent decision about their international assignment. It is very important to have the right components in an Expatriate Agreement for you and your family and to have them included in their respective international assignment relocation package.
If anyone has any suggestions for anything else, please let me know and leave a comment or two.
That's it for Wednesday, 23 June 2010: mercoledì, 23 giugno 2010
Ciao, Ben
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(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 29 June 2010)
