{"id":2659,"date":"2022-11-04T14:06:28","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T14:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/?page_id=2659"},"modified":"2026-04-23T06:55:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T06:55:07","slug":"secondment-of-executives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/en\/international-work\/secondment-of-executives\/","title":{"rendered":"Secondment of Executives"},"content":{"rendered":"
Internazional Work<\/div>\n

Secondment of Executives<\/h1>\n
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Italian law includes provisions aimed at facilitating \u201centry for work in special cases\u201d<\/strong>, which falls outside the annual quotas established by the government through the so-called Decreto Flussi (Flow Decree)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Among these provisions is the \u201csecondment of executives and foreign workers\u201d<\/strong>, as outlined in Article 27, paragraph 1, letter a), of the Consolidated Immigration Act (Testo Unico Immigrazione)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In essence, executives and highly specialized personnel<\/strong> from foreign companies can apply for and obtain authorization for temporary secondment<\/strong> to the Italian headquarters, branch, or representative office<\/strong> of their foreign company. This also allows them to obtain a residence permit to live in Italy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Eligible Workers for Secondment<\/strong><\/p>\n

The workers eligible for this request include:<\/p>\n

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  • Executives or personnel with specialized knowledge<\/strong> whose skills are considered highly specialized according to the National Collective Labor Agreement (Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro – CCNL)<\/strong> applied to the host entity in Italy.<\/li>\n
  • Employees who have been working in the same sector<\/strong> for at least six months before the temporary transfer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The temporary transfer duration<\/strong>, which must be tied to the company\u2019s actual needs, cannot exceed five years in total<\/strong>, including any possible extensions.<\/p>\n

    At the end of the secondment period<\/strong>, the host entity in Italy can choose to hire the executive or highly specialized worker<\/strong> on a fixed-term or permanent contract<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Procedure for Obtaining Authorization for Secondment<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Request for Nulla Osta (Clearance Permit): t<\/strong>he host company in Italy<\/strong> must first request a nulla osta for secondment<\/strong> from the competent Prefecture<\/strong> (Prefettura).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Visa Application: o<\/strong>nce the nulla osta<\/strong> is granted, the foreign executive or worker<\/strong> must apply for an entry visa<\/strong> at the competent Italian diplomatic or consular authority<\/strong> within 120 days<\/strong> from the issuance date.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. Application for Residence Permit: a<\/strong>fter obtaining the visa and entering Italy, the worker must apply for a residence permit within 8 days<\/strong> at the competent Questura (police headquarters)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                Complexity of the Process and Legal Assistance<\/strong><\/p>\n

                The process to obtain a visa for \u201centry for work in special cases\u201d<\/strong> is particularly complex and detailed<\/strong>, with strict legal requirements<\/strong> that must be met.<\/p>\n

                For this reason, it is essential to consult an Italian law firm<\/strong> specializing in immigration and labor law.<\/p>\n

                Boschetti Law Firm<\/strong> provides expert legal consulting and assistance<\/strong> to foreign companies seeking to obtain \u201csecondment of executives and foreign workers\u201d<\/strong> in Italy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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                Special cases of work entry for executives and highly specialized workers in italy as defined by the consolidated immigration act<\/h2>\n
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                As previously mentioned, executives and highly specialized employees<\/strong> of foreign companies that have a headquarters, branch, or representative office in Italy<\/strong> may apply for and obtain an entry visa and a residence permit<\/strong>, provided they meet all the legal requirements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                This authorization is granted as an exception<\/strong> and outside the entry quotas<\/strong> established annually by the Italian government through the Flow Decree (Decreto Flussi)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                This legal provision is particularly significant in immigration law<\/strong>, as it allows highly qualified professionals<\/strong> to enter Italy without being subject to the annual entry limits<\/strong> imposed by the Italian government<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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                Obligations of the posting company once the work authorization has been obtained<\/h2>\n
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                The foreign posting company is required to notify the Italian Ministry of Labour of the posting at least one day before the posting begins, and to communicate any subsequent changes within 5 days.<\/p>\n

                The posting notification must include all information required by law, such as the identification details of both the posting company and the host entity, as well as the start date, end date, and duration of the posting. The foreign company must also keep, and provide copies translated into Italian of, the employment contract of the posted worker, payslips, proof of salary payments (or equivalent documents), and all other documentation required under Italian law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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                Obligations of the seconding company after obtaining the work clearance (nulla osta)<\/h2>\n
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                Once the nulla osta for work<\/strong> has been obtained, the foreign seconding company<\/strong> is required to:<\/p>\n

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                • Notify the Italian Ministry of Labor<\/strong> about the secondment at least one day before the start of the assignment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                • Report any changes<\/strong> to the secondment within five days<\/strong> of their occurrence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  The secondment notification<\/strong> must include all legally required information, including:<\/p>\n

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                  • Identification details<\/strong> of both the seconding company<\/strong> and the host company in Italy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                  • The start date, end date, and duration<\/strong> of the secondment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Additionally, the foreign company<\/strong> must:<\/p>\n

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                    • Keep a copy of the worker\u2019s employment contract<\/strong> in Italian<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                    • Maintain pay slips<\/strong> and proof of salary payments<\/strong> (or equivalent documents).<\/li>\n
                    • Preserve any other documentation required by Italian regulations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n


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