The VAT rules that Italy follows are contained within the VAT Law, while tax authorities issue administrative doctrines that include statements on the VAT compliance rules. The current VAT rate applied in Italy is 22%, however, lower rates apply. One of our agents in company formation in Italy can offer information and guidance for VAT registration in 2026.…
Transport equipment can include motor vehicles, trucks and trailers but also ships and boars, railway equipment and aircraft equipment as well as miscellaneous transport equipment. Investors who set up a business for the repair and maintenance of transport equipment in Italy can offer services for one or more categories of such equipment. The…
The maintenance and repair of ships and boats is a mandatory activity for ship-owners, whether they are private owners or commercial companies that need to upkeep a fleet of ships. Investors who set up a business for the repair and maintenance of ships and boats in Italy can provide services to both corporate and…
The real estate sector in Italy is a developed one with a significant amount of investments in the commercial and the residential categories. Companies that offer rental and leasing services in Italian cities can address both corporate and individual clients interested in finding suitable premises. Rental services can be offered in two distinct categories,…
Investors who open an advertising and marketing company in Italy enter a dynamic and evolving business field, one in which digital advertising is increasingly more important. Creativity remains an important trait in this business field, amplified by the country’s cultural and historic heritage. The market is shared both by international agencies and…
Property specialists in Italy offer services that include property rent and purchase to property valuations or real estate management. Investors who open a company for real estate activities will compose a comprehensive portfolio of properties, according to region and characteristic and will tailor their services to the client’s needs. Investments in…
Foreign investors who want to take advantage of Italy’s tourism sector by opening companies in some of the most renowned resorts can establish HORECA companies. HORECA means starting a business which incorporates the services of a hotel, restaurant, and café. Below, our company formation agents in Italy explain the requirements related to opening a HORECA business in this country.…
From small grocery stores to supermarkets or shops selling specific items, setting up a store in Italy is quite simple. Foreign and local investors who want to open an online shop in this country must follow several steps and comply with the legislation applicable to electronic commerce. Our Italian company formation agents can offer information on the e-commerce…
Italian food and drinks are known everywhere in the world and many tourists come here to taste the famous pasta and pizza or to drink wine from some of the greatest vineyards in the world. Not only tourists can profit from the food and beverages industry, as foreign and local enterprisers…
Internet technology has evolved a lot during the last several years in Italy as investors started using it in their daily business activities. From fintech companies to cryptocurrency businesses, opening a company in Italy in the financial field is something quite common here. However, starting an innovative business implies more money than setting up a…
