DL 95/2025: Seismic Superbonus, 5% VAT on Art and Antiques, Working Mothers’ Bonus and Tourism Incentives

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The Decree-Law of 30 June 2025, No. 95 – published in the Official Gazette on 30 June 2025 and effective from 1 July 2025 – introduces urgent measures in economic and social matters. Below are the main updates distilled to their essentials for quick reference.

110% Superbonus Extended to 2026 in Central Italy Earthquake Municipalities

  • Extension to 2026 for reconstruction expenses in municipalities affected by the 24 August 2016 earthquakes (Abruzzo, Lazio, Marche, Umbria), provided the contribution application was submitted by 30 March 2024.
  • Derogation from the option block for credit transfer or invoice discount also for expenses incurred in 2026.

Extension of ZFU Earthquake Central Italy Incentives to 2025

  • Confirmation through 2025 of ZFU incentives for businesses and professionals in 2016-2017 earthquake municipalities:
    • IRES/IRPEF exemption up to €100,000;
    • IRAP exemption up to €300,000;
    • IMU and social-security contribution exemption.

5% VAT on Art, Antiques and Collectibles

  • New reduced rate of 5% (instead of 10%) for sales of art, antiques and collectibles, applicable from 1 July 2025.
  • Alternative to the margin scheme: one must choose between the two regimes exclusively.

Other Measures of Interest

MeasureSummaryDeadline/Effective From
Cadastre update for open-air accommodationExtended to 15 Dec 2025 to submit DOCFA and cadastral map15 December 2025
Tourism energy interventions (Revolving Fund)Extended to 31 Mar 2026 for investments between €0.5 m and €10 m31 March 2026
“Staff house” contributions€22 M (2025) and €16 M (2026-2027) for tourism worker housing2025–2027
Mother worker allowance 2025€40/month up to the 10th year of the second child (or 18th for more), paid in Dec 2025; partial social-security cut from 20261 January 2025
Electronic payment crediting timesCrediting by 12:00 the next business day for debit, credit and prepaid card paymentsfrom 1 July 2025
Postponement of the “sugar tax”Deferred from 1 July 2025 to 1 Jan 2026 the tax on sweetened soft drinks1 January 2026

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