Frequently asked questions about doing business in Italy
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D: I am an EU citizen and obtained my professional qualification in the United Kingdom before 1 January 2021, but I have not yet obtained recognition from a competent authority of an EU Member State. What rules apply to the recognition of my qualifications?
R: For qualifications acquired before 1 January 2021, Directive 2005/36/EC shall apply. Those qualifications were issued by the United Kingdom either as a Member State (until 31 January 2020) or during the transitional period set out in the Withdrawal Agreement (until 31 December 2020).
For EU citizens, therefore, qualifications obtained in the UK before 1 January 2021 are considered EU qualifications and the same rules apply as for the recognition of any other EU qualification, no time limit.
Last update 07/06/2023
