{"id":3430,"date":"2025-09-08T06:29:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T06:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/?page_id=3430"},"modified":"2026-05-27T08:17:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T08:17:15","slug":"corporate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/en\/corporate\/","title":{"rendered":"Corporate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/investimenti-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Corporate: Start a Business in Italy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Starting a business in Italy as a foreigner, or bringing a company already active abroad into the Italian market, means gaining access to the third largest economy in the European Union and to a market positioned at the centre of the Mediterranean. It is also a decision that brings together three distinct dimensions, and it is precisely this overlap that makes it complex for those coming from outside.<\/p>\n<p>The first dimension is <b>corporate law<\/b>: choosing the right legal form, drafting the deed of incorporation, completing the formation before a notary. The second is <b>immigration law<\/b>: for a non-EU national, the position of shareholder or director cannot be improvised, but must be built around the appropriate visa and residence permit. The third is <b>international tax<\/b>: the way the new structure interacts with the legal system of the country of origin, the double taxation treaties, the preferential regimes that may be available.<\/p>\n<p>Those who turn to us generally belong to two profiles. On one side, the <b>individual foreign entrepreneur<\/b>, who wants to start their own business in Italy and needs both the corporate structure and the residence title. On the other, the <b>foreign company<\/b> that intends to expand into the Italian market by opening a subsidiary, a secondary office or a lighter form of presence. In both cases, the difficulty lies not in the single step, but in coordinating them: a corporate choice made without considering the immigration position of the shareholders, or without assessing the cross-border tax impact, is paid for in time and in cost.<\/p>\n<p>Studio Legale Internazionale Boschetti was created to be, on this terrain, a <b>single point of contact<\/b>. We handle the entire chain, from the initial business planning to day-to-day operations, in several languages, with a solid track record advising clients from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, China and Brazil. The aim is simple: that the entrepreneur can focus on the project, while the legal complexity stays on our shoulders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/investments.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Can a foreigner start a business in Italy?<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Yes. The possibility of forming a company in Italy is not reserved for Italian citizens, but the path changes substantially depending on nationality.<\/p>\n<p>For <b>European Union citizens<\/b> there is no restriction. Under the freedom of establishment guaranteed by the Treaties, an EU citizen can start a company in Italy on the same terms as an Italian citizen, without the need for any particular residence title.<\/p>\n<p>For <b>non-EU citizens<\/b> the matter is different. Forming the company itself is legally possible, but in order to take on a stable role as an operating shareholder or director, and above all to live and work in Italy, an appropriate visa and the corresponding residence permit are required. The available routes include the <b>self-employment visa<\/b>, the <b>startup visa<\/b> and the <b>investor visa<\/b>, each designed for a different kind of project.<\/p>\n<p>It is also worth recalling that doing business in Italy does not necessarily require the birth of a new company. A company already incorporated abroad may choose different routes: opening a <b>branch<\/b> or a secondary office, or setting up a <b>representative office<\/b>, a lighter presence suited to the early stages of exploring the market. Studio Legale Internazionale Boschetti manages both sides of the operation, the corporate one and the immigration one, identifying the correct option according to the objectives and to the position of the people involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Our corporate services for foreign entrepreneurs and companies<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Company formation in Italy calls for skills that rarely coexist in a single adviser. Studio Legale Internazionale Boschetti has built around this need a dedicated international business law practice, organised into eleven services that cover the entire life cycle of a foreign business presence in Italy.<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iconcheck2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Innovative startup visa.<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Innovative startup visa.<\/b> Assistance with the Italia Startup Visa programme for entrepreneurs who want to launch a high-technology business and obtain the related residence permit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/en\/corporate\/visa-for-an-innovative-startup\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iconcheck2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Company formation in Italy<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Company formation in Italy.<\/b> Choice of legal form, drafting of the deed of incorporation and the articles of association, completion before a notary and registration with the Business Register.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/en\/corporate\/setting-up-a-company-in-italy\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iconcheck2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Cross-border merger<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Cross-border merger.<\/b> Integration of companies belonging to different legal systems into a single entity, under the European framework on extraordinary transactions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/en\/corporate\/cross-border-company-mergers\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iconcheck2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Corporate demerger<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Corporate demerger.<\/b> Separation of business divisions or assets into distinct entities, including operations with cross-border elements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/en\/corporate\/company-demerger\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iconcheck2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>International contracts<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>International contracts.<\/b> Drafting and review of cross-border commercial contracts, with attention to the applicable law and the competent jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/en\/corporate\/international-contracts\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iconcheck2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Representative offices<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Representative offices.<\/b> Setting up a light presence to explore the Italian market without generating taxable income.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/en\/corporate\/opening-a-representative-office-in-italy\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iconcheck2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Corporate transformation<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Corporate transformation.<\/b> Conversion from one legal form to another, to adapt the structure to the growth of the business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/en\/corporate\/corporate-transformation\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iconcheck2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Trademark registration<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Trademark registration.<\/b> Protection in Italy of the trademarks of foreign companies, a precondition for operating securely on the market.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/en\/corporate\/registration-in-italy-of-trademarks-of-foreign-companies\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iconcheck2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Tax advice for foreign companies<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Tax advice for foreign companies.<\/b> Tax planning and compliance for foreign companies that operate in or establish themselves in Italy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/en\/corporate\/tax-consultancy-for-foreign-companies\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iconcheck2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Investor visa<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Investor visa.<\/b> Assistance with the visa intended for those who make qualified investments in companies, innovative startups or government bonds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/en\/corporate\/investor-visas\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iconcheck2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Organisational Model 231<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Organisational Model 231.<\/b> Preparation of the organisation, management and control model to prevent the corporate criminal liability of entities<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/en\/corporate\/model-231\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iconcheck2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Setting up an agricultural SRL<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Organisational Model 231.<\/b> Preparation of the organisation, management and control model to prevent the corporate criminal liability of entities<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvisainvestments.com\/en\/corporate\/setting-up-an-agricultural-srl\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p>Each service is one piece of the picture: our role is to combine them into a coherent design, calibrated on the business project and on the position of the people involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[sign-in]<\/p>\n<h2>Business structures available in Italy for foreign investors<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>There is no single best legal form. There is the form suited to a particular project, to a given level of risk and to a precise growth strategy. The main options for those who want to establish a business presence in Italy are three.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>limited liability company (Srl)<\/b> is the most widely used structure. It limits the liability of the shareholders to the capital contributed, protecting personal assets, and it suits both the small entrepreneur and the subsidiary of a foreign group. Its simplified variant, the <b>simplified Srl (Srls)<\/b>, allows incorporation with reduced capital and limited costs, and is the typical entry point for those starting a business of modest initial size. The <b>joint-stock company (Spa)<\/b> is instead designed for larger projects, for raising capital from outside investors and for listing prospects: it requires higher capital and a more structured governance.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the formation of a new company, the foreign company may opt for a <b>secondary office<\/b>, which does not give rise to an autonomous legal entity but to a permanent establishment of the parent company in Italy, with full operational capacity and the related tax obligations. When, on the other hand, the aim is only to monitor the market, gather information and maintain relations with clients and suppliers without concluding contracts, the <b>representative office<\/b> is the most streamlined solution: it does not constitute a permanent establishment and does not generate taxable income in Italy.<\/p>\n<p>This page presents the structures in outline. The choice between them, with all its consequences on the applicable tax regime and on the immigration position of those who will run the business, is addressed in the dedicated company formation page and in a preliminary consultation with the firm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/documenti.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Business visa and permits for foreign entrepreneurs in Italy<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>For the non-EU national, the corporate structure alone is not enough. Operating on a stable basis in Italy requires a title that authorises entry and residence, and choosing the right title depends on the nature of the business project.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <b>self-employment visa<\/b> is the route for the individual entrepreneur who intends to carry out an economic activity on their own account, subject to the quotas of the immigration decree and to the issuance of the clearance by the Chamber of Commerce.<\/li>\n<li>The <b>startup visa<\/b>, linked to the Italia Startup Visa programme, is reserved for those launching a high-technology business and follows a dedicated channel, outside the quotas.<\/li>\n<li>The <b>investor visa<\/b> is aimed at those who make a qualified investment in Italian companies, innovative startups, government bonds or philanthropic projects.<\/li>\n<li>Alongside these, for multinational groups, the <b>intra-company transfer permit<\/b> allows managers and specialist staff to be moved from the foreign parent company to the Italian structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once the visa has been obtained, on entry into Italy the corresponding residence permit is applied for at the competent Police Headquarters. Opening a VAT number as a foreigner also presupposes a residence title that allows the activity to be carried out: it is not an isolated step, but the outcome of a path that starts with the visa.<\/p>\n<p>The point we stress with every client is one only: the visa and the corporate structure are planned together, from the very first day. Deciding the form of the company without knowing whether the shareholders will be able to enter and remain in Italy, or starting the immigration procedure without a coherent business structure, exposes the project to delays and costs that integrated planning avoids from the outset.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How Studio Legale Internazionale Boschetti can help foreign entrepreneurs in Italy<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Schermata-2022-11-12-alle-11.18.36.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Studio Legale Internazionale Boschetti is a point of reference for foreign entrepreneurs and companies that want to start a business in Italy. Our strength lies in combining knowledge of corporate and business law with a solid <i>expertise<\/i> in immigration law, a pairing that becomes a concrete advantage whenever the person creating or expanding a business in Italy is a foreigner, and in particular a non-EU national.<\/p>\n<p>Our involvement begins with a preliminary consultation that brings the project into focus, identifies the most appropriate corporate form and defines, alongside the business path, the immigration position of the shareholders and directors. From that moment we accompany the client through every stage: the formation of the company, the handling of the bureaucratic procedures, the coordination of the visa and the residence permit, through to the definition of an efficient and law-compliant tax structure. Timing is decisive: bringing the corporate steps and the immigration steps into a single schedule prevents one from being held up while the other is awaited.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth stating clearly what the firm is not. We are not an accounting firm and we do not handle the ordinary bookkeeping of the business: for recurring accounting and tax obligations we work with partner accountants, whom we coordinate in the client&#8217;s interest. Our perimeter is that of legal and strategic advice, of structuring the operation and of protecting the interests of the foreign entrepreneur.<\/p>\n<p>With the support of Studio Legale Internazionale Boschetti, starting a business in Italy as a foreigner becomes a clear path: a single point of contact, multilingual, holding together the corporate, immigration and tax threads, so that you can devote yourself fully to the growth of your project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Can a US citizen start a business in Italy?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Yes. A US citizen can form a company in Italy, but as a non-EU national must hold an appropriate residence title in order to take on a stable role as an operating shareholder or director and to live in Italy, typically a self-employment, startup or investor visa, followed by the related residence permit. The condition of reciprocity between Italy and the United States is generally satisfied. Alternatively, a US company may open a branch, a secondary office or a representative office in Italy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Can foreigners start a business in Italy?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Yes. EU citizens can start a business in Italy with no restrictions, on the same terms as Italian citizens. Non-EU citizens can form a company, but in order to operate it on a stable basis and to live in Italy they need an appropriate visa and residence permit, and the condition of reciprocity with their country must be verified. A foreign company may also establish a presence through a branch, a secondary office or a representative office, without creating a new company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>What business structures are available in Italy?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The main structures are the limited liability company (Srl), the most widely used, with its simplified variant (Srls) for businesses of modest initial size, and the joint-stock company (Spa) for larger projects and listing prospects. A foreign company may also operate through a secondary office, which is a permanent establishment of the parent company, or a representative office, a light presence that does not constitute a permanent establishment and does not generate taxable income in Italy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>How long does it take to register a business in Italy?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The formation of a company before a notary and its registration with the Business Register are, in themselves, relatively quick steps. The overall timeline, however, depends on the preliminary stages: gathering and legalising the documents issued abroad, obtaining the Italian tax code, opening a bank account and, for non-EU nationals, completing the immigration procedure. For this reason, a realistic timeline can only be estimated once the specific project and the nationality of the people involved are known.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>What documents do I need to start a business?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Each shareholder needs a valid identity document and an Italian tax code, which can be obtained from the Revenue Agency or through Italian consulates abroad. The company must have a deed of incorporation and articles of association, drawn up and registered with the assistance of an Italian notary, and an Italian bank account for the deposit of the share capital. Non-EU nationals will, in many cases, also need a residence permit that allows economic activity. Documents issued abroad usually require sworn translation and legalisation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Do I need a visa to start a business in Italy?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>If you are an EU citizen, no: you can start a business in Italy without a visa. If you are a non-EU citizen, you can form the company, but to manage it on a stable basis and to live in Italy you need an appropriate visa, generally a self-employment visa, a startup visa or an investor visa, depending on the nature of the project, followed by the corresponding residence permit. The visa and the corporate structure should be planned together from the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Are there minimum capital requirements?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Yes, and they vary with the legal form. The simplified Srl can be incorporated with a reduced capital and limited costs. The ordinary Srl requires a higher minimum capital. The joint-stock company (Spa) requires a substantially higher capital, suited to larger projects. Choosing the structure therefore also means choosing the level of capital commitment, which should be assessed together with the growth objectives of the business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>How much does it cost to start a business in Italy?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The cost depends on the legal form and on the professional services required. Beyond the share capital, it includes notarial fees, registration fees with the Business Register, Chamber of Commerce dues and the cost of legal and tax advice. A simplified Srl involves contained initial expenses, while a joint-stock company entails higher costs. A realistic estimate can only be built once the corporate form and the specific project have been defined.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>What taxes apply to businesses in Italy?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Companies in Italy are subject to corporate income tax and to the regional tax on productive activities, in addition to VAT on transactions and to recurring Chamber of Commerce dues. The actual tax burden, however, also depends on the preferential regimes that may apply, on the incentives for innovative startups and for research and development, and on the double taxation treaties between Italy and the country of origin. Tax planning carried out before the business is started is what makes the difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Can I hire employees as a foreign business owner?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Yes. A company established in Italy can hire employees and must, in that case, comply with the related obligations: registration with the social security and insurance bodies, registration of the employment contracts and management of payroll. Where the workforce includes non-EU nationals, their position must in turn be examined under immigration law. 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It is also a decision that brings together three distinct dimensions, and it is precisely this overlap that makes it complex for those coming from outside.<\/p>\n\n\\n\n\n<p>The first dimension is <b>corporate law<\/b>: choosing the right legal form, drafting the deed of incorporation, completing the formation before a notary. The second is <b>immigration law<\/b>: for a non-EU national, the position of shareholder or director cannot be improvised, but must be built around the appropriate visa and residence permit. The third is <b>international tax<\/b>: the way the new structure interacts with the legal system of the country of origin, the double taxation treaties, the preferential regimes that may be available.<\/p>\n\n\\n\n\n<p>Those who turn to us generally belong to two profiles. On one side, the <b>individual foreign entrepreneur<\/b>, who wants to start their own business in Italy and needs both the corporate structure and the residence title. On the other, the <b>foreign company<\/b> that intends to expand into the Italian market by opening a subsidiary, a secondary office or a lighter form of presence. In both cases, the difficulty lies not in the single step, but in coordinating them: a corporate choice made without considering the immigration position of the shareholders, or without assessing the cross-border tax impact, is paid for in time and in cost.<\/p>\n\n\\n\n\n<p>Studio Legale Internazionale Boschetti was created to be, on this terrain, a <b>single point of contact<\/b>. We handle the entire chain, from the initial business planning to day-to-day operations, in several languages, with a solid track record advising clients from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, China and Brazil. 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The possibility of forming a company in Italy is not reserved for Italian citizens, but the path changes substantially depending on nationality.<\/p>\n\n\\n\n\n<p>For <b>European Union citizens<\/b> there is no restriction. Under the freedom of establishment guaranteed by the Treaties, an EU citizen can start a company in Italy on the same terms as an Italian citizen, without the need for any particular residence title.<\/p>\n\n\\n\n\n<p>For <b>non-EU citizens<\/b> the matter is different. Forming the company itself is legally possible, but in order to take on a stable role as an operating shareholder or director, and above all to live and work in Italy, an appropriate visa and the corresponding residence permit are required. The available routes include the <b>self-employment visa<\/b>, the <b>startup visa<\/b> and the <b>investor visa<\/b>, each designed for a different kind of project.<\/p>\n\n\\n\n\n<p>It is also worth recalling that doing business in Italy does not necessarily require the birth of a new company. A company already incorporated abroad may choose different routes: opening a <b>branch<\/b> or a secondary office, or setting up a <b>representative office<\/b>, a lighter presence suited to the early stages of exploring the market. 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There is the form suited to a particular project, to a given level of risk and to a precise growth strategy. The main options for those who want to establish a business presence in Italy are three.<\/p>\n\n\\n\n\n<p>The <b>limited liability company (Srl)<\/b> is the most widely used structure. It limits the liability of the shareholders to the capital contributed, protecting personal assets, and it suits both the small entrepreneur and the subsidiary of a foreign group. Its simplified variant, the <b>simplified Srl (Srls)<\/b>, allows incorporation with reduced capital and limited costs, and is the typical entry point for those starting a business of modest initial size. The <b>joint-stock company (Spa)<\/b> is instead designed for larger projects, for raising capital from outside investors and for listing prospects: it requires higher capital and a more structured governance.<\/p>\n\n\\n\n\n<p>Alongside the formation of a new company, the foreign company may opt for a <b>secondary office<\/b>, which does not give rise to an autonomous legal entity but to a permanent establishment of the parent company in Italy, with full operational capacity and the related tax obligations. When, on the other hand, the aim is only to monitor the market, gather information and maintain relations with clients and suppliers without concluding contracts, the <b>representative office<\/b> is the most streamlined solution: it does not constitute a permanent establishment and does not generate taxable income in Italy.<\/p>\n\n\\n\n\n<p>This page presents the structures in outline. 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Operating on a stable basis in Italy requires a title that authorises entry and residence, and choosing the right title depends on the nature of the business project.<\/p>\n\n\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li>The <b>self-employment visa<\/b> is the route for the individual entrepreneur who intends to carry out an economic activity on their own account, subject to the quotas of the immigration decree and to the issuance of the clearance by the Chamber of Commerce.<\/li>\n\n\\n\n\n<li>The <b>startup visa<\/b>, linked to the Italia Startup Visa programme, is reserved for those launching a high-technology business and follows a dedicated channel, outside the quotas.<\/li>\n\n\\n\n\n<li>The <b>investor visa<\/b> is aimed at those who make a qualified investment in Italian companies, innovative startups, government bonds or philanthropic projects.<\/li>\n\n\\n\n\n<li>Alongside these, for multinational groups, the <b>intra-company transfer permit<\/b> allows managers and specialist staff to be moved from the foreign parent company to the Italian structure.<\/li>\n\n\\n<\/ul>\n\n\\n\n\n<p>Once the visa has been obtained, on entry into Italy the corresponding residence permit is applied for at the competent Police Headquarters. Opening a VAT number as a foreigner also presupposes a residence title that allows the activity to be carried out: it is not an isolated step, but the outcome of a path that starts with the visa.<\/p>\n\n\\n\n\n<p>The point we stress with every client is one only: the visa and the corporate structure are planned together, from the very first day. 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Our strength lies in combining knowledge of corporate and business law with a solid <i>expertise<\/i> in immigration law, a pairing that becomes a concrete advantage whenever the person creating or expanding a business in Italy is a foreigner, and in particular a non-EU national.<\/p>\n\n\\n\n\n<p>Our involvement begins with a preliminary consultation that brings the project into focus, identifies the most appropriate corporate form and defines, alongside the business path, the immigration position of the shareholders and directors. From that moment we accompany the client through every stage: the formation of the company, the handling of the bureaucratic procedures, the coordination of the visa and the residence permit, through to the definition of an efficient and law-compliant tax structure. Timing is decisive: bringing the corporate steps and the immigration steps into a single schedule prevents one from being held up while the other is awaited.<\/p>\n\n\\n\n\n<p>It is worth stating clearly what the firm is not. We are not an accounting firm and we do not handle the ordinary bookkeeping of the business: for recurring accounting and tax obligations we work with partner accountants, whom we coordinate in the client's interest. 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A US citizen can form a company in Italy, but as a non-EU national must hold an appropriate residence title in order to take on a stable role as an operating shareholder or director and to live in Italy, typically a self-employment, startup or investor visa, followed by the related residence permit. The condition of reciprocity between Italy and the United States is generally satisfied. Alternatively, a US company may open a branch, a secondary office or a representative office in Italy.<\/p>\n\n\",\"title\":\"Can a US citizen start a business in Italy?\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>Yes. EU citizens can start a business in Italy with no restrictions, on the same terms as Italian citizens. Non-EU citizens can form a company, but in order to operate it on a stable basis and to live in Italy they need an appropriate visa and residence permit, and the condition of reciprocity with their country must be verified. A foreign company may also establish a presence through a branch, a secondary office or a representative office, without creating a new company.<\/p>\n\n\",\"title\":\"Can foreigners start a business in Italy?\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>The main structures are the limited liability company (Srl), the most widely used, with its simplified variant (Srls) for businesses of modest initial size, and the joint-stock company (Spa) for larger projects and listing prospects. A foreign company may also operate through a secondary office, which is a permanent establishment of the parent company, or a representative office, a light presence that does not constitute a permanent establishment and does not generate taxable income in Italy.<\/p>\n\n\",\"title\":\"What business structures are available in Italy?\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>The formation of a company before a notary and its registration with the Business Register are, in themselves, relatively quick steps. The overall timeline, however, depends on the preliminary stages: gathering and legalising the documents issued abroad, obtaining the Italian tax code, opening a bank account and, for non-EU nationals, completing the immigration procedure. For this reason, a realistic timeline can only be estimated once the specific project and the nationality of the people involved are known.<\/p>\n\n\",\"title\":\"How long does it take to register a business in Italy?\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>Each shareholder needs a valid identity document and an Italian tax code, which can be obtained from the Revenue Agency or through Italian consulates abroad. The company must have a deed of incorporation and articles of association, drawn up and registered with the assistance of an Italian notary, and an Italian bank account for the deposit of the share capital. Non-EU nationals will, in many cases, also need a residence permit that allows economic activity. Documents issued abroad usually require sworn translation and legalisation.<\/p>\n\n\",\"title\":\"What documents do I need to start a business?\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>If you are an EU citizen, no: you can start a business in Italy without a visa. If you are a non-EU citizen, you can form the company, but to manage it on a stable basis and to live in Italy you need an appropriate visa, generally a self-employment visa, a startup visa or an investor visa, depending on the nature of the project, followed by the corresponding residence permit. The visa and the corporate structure should be planned together from the start.<\/p>\n\n\",\"title\":\"Do I need a visa to start a business in Italy?\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>Yes, and they vary with the legal form. The simplified Srl can be incorporated with a reduced capital and limited costs. The ordinary Srl requires a higher minimum capital. The joint-stock company (Spa) requires a substantially higher capital, suited to larger projects. Choosing the structure therefore also means choosing the level of capital commitment, which should be assessed together with the growth objectives of the business.<\/p>\n\n\",\"title\":\"Are there minimum capital requirements?\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>The cost depends on the legal form and on the professional services required. Beyond the share capital, it includes notarial fees, registration fees with the Business Register, Chamber of Commerce dues and the cost of legal and tax advice. A simplified Srl involves contained initial expenses, while a joint-stock company entails higher costs. A realistic estimate can only be built once the corporate form and the specific project have been defined.<\/p>\n\n\",\"title\":\"How much does it cost to start a business in Italy?\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>Companies in Italy are subject to corporate income tax and to the regional tax on productive activities, in addition to VAT on transactions and to recurring Chamber of Commerce dues. The actual tax burden, however, also depends on the preferential regimes that may apply, on the incentives for innovative startups and for research and development, and on the double taxation treaties between Italy and the country of origin. Tax planning carried out before the business is started is what makes the difference.<\/p>\n\n\",\"title\":\"What taxes apply to businesses in Italy?\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>Yes. A company established in Italy can hire employees and must, in that case, comply with the related obligations: registration with the social security and insurance bodies, registration of the employment contracts and management of payroll. Where the workforce includes non-EU nationals, their position must in turn be examined under immigration law. The firm assists the foreign business owner in coordinating the corporate and the immigration aspects of hiring.<\/p>\n\n\",\"title\":\"Can I hire employees as a foreign business owner?\"}}]}]}]}]}],\"version\":\"5.0.32\"} --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Corporate: Start a Business in Italy Starting a business in Italy as a foreigner, or bringing a company already active abroad into the Italian market, means gaining access to the third largest economy in the European Union and to a market positioned at the centre of the Mediterranean. 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