Doing Business in Italy

We guide in selecting the appropriate company type, protecting intellectual property brands and obtaining all the documentation and licenses necessary to start the business. By making use of these services right from the start, foreign entrepreneurs ensure that they have all the essential legal and regulatory requirements in place to set up and run their business effectively.

Company formation services

• Drafting of all documents necessary for the establishment of Newco (including the statute and the articles of association)
• Registration of the Newco director(s) with the Italian Revenue Agency, including obtaining the tax code
• Participation and signature on behalf of the client of the deed of incorporation at an Italian public notary and payment of notary fees and other out-of-pocket expenses
• Filing of the notarial deed and other required documents with the Italian Company Register
• Assistance in opening a company bank account
• Domiciliation service

Ancillary services

• Commercial licenses Apostilles, legalizations and notarizations
• Sworn translations
• Trademark registration
• Company liquidation

Find out more about the Foreign Direct Investment team.

We offer comprehensive assistance in complying with immigration laws, regulations and procedures. Our services facilitate the transfer and mobility of personnel, promoting their integration into the Italian market.

Business immigration

• Business visas
  
• Options for Italian visas, work and residence permits for highly skilled workers
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• Blue Card and golden visa work permits
  
• Work permits for transnational transfer
  
• Work permits for service contracts
  
• Visa options for entrepreneurs and startups
  
• Self-employment visas for freelancers
  
• Self-employment visas for directors or auditors of an Italian company
  

Corporate immigration consultancy

• Assessment to assess eligibility for an Italian visa and residence permit or citizenship
  
• Legal advice to identify the most suitable visa or citizenship application
  
• Legal assistance for the request for security clearance, visa and residence permit
• Evaluation and collection of the required documentation
  
• Legal representation before the authorities
  

Replacement services

• Integration agreement
  
• Registration for Italian residency
  
• Registration in the health system
  
• Request for identity card and tax code
  
• Request for an Italian passport
  
• International transfer of goods and pets
  
• Driving license conversions, etc.
  
• Assistance for enrollment in public or private schools and universities
  

Find out more about the immigration and international mobility team.

We provide workforce management outsourcing services to foreign entrepreneurs in Italy, managing activities such as payroll, drafting employment contracts, managing benefits administration and workforce restructuring.

Labor law

• Drafting of personalized employment contracts
  
• Management of individual issues through the resolution of specific disputes and conflicts in employment matters
  
• Assist executives and CEOs by providing specialized advice to senior employees on complex employment matters
  
• Due diligence in judicial disputes thorough preparation for strong representation in judicial disputes relating to employment
  ADR/Out-of-court litigation
  
• Daily assistance providing ongoing support to HR departments to adapt practices to labor laws
  
• Processes for managing redundancies and redundancies
  

Payroll

• Onboarding of companies and employees
• Pay slip processing
• Monthly and annual communications to public bodies
• Calculation and monthly payment of withholdings and payments due (F24)
• Management of variables due to illness, accident, maternity leave, holidays
• Management of the TFR destination

Find out more about the employment law team.

We provide tax outsourcing services, including planning, preparation and submission of tax returns in accordance with Italian laws, tax audits, tax dispute resolution, tax research, consultancy on international tax issues and support in developing tax strategies to maximize efficiency tax and reduce tax liabilities.

Taxation

• Developing tax-efficient strategies for businesses engaged in cross-border operations.
  
• Assistance to businesses in compliance with Italian tax laws, including corporate income tax, value added tax (VAT), withholding taxes and other tax obligations.
  
• Provide legal representation and support in resolving tax disputes with Italian tax authorities.
  
• Conducting comprehensive tax due diligence for international businesses involved in mergers, acquisitions or joint ventures with Italian entities.
  
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations when conducting transactions between related parties in Italy and abroad.
• Identify and assist businesses in accessing relevant tax incentives, credits and exemptions offered by the Italian authorities.
  

Accounting

• Drafting of financial statements and audits.
  
• Management of the financial aspects of cross-border transactions.
  
• Ensure compliance with Value Added Tax (VAT) regulations and customs duties when conducting import/export business with Italy.
  
• Maintain accurate financial records for businesses operating in Italy according to local accounting requirements.
  

Find out more about the Tax and Accounting team.