Italy relies on a strong financial industry, as during the last several years Milan has become internationally recognized as the country’s financial center. Italy is also renowned for its anti-money laundering policies which has determined a great number of financial institutions from all over the world to set up branches and subsidiaries here. The number of companies registered…
Foreign investors are drawn to Italy because of the prolific industries they can start businesses in. Some of these industries are more appropriate for small businesses which is why one can choose to set up a partnership in Italy and then later convert into another type of company. The Commercial Code allows for both…
Among the most employed types of investment funds available for establishment in Italy are real estate ones. Real estate investment funds fall under the same regulations enabled by the National Bank of Italy and of the financial supervisory authority. These types of funds must invest in real estate assets which grant various right to the participants. According to…
The National Bank of Italy has enabled several regulations over the years in order to help the development of the investment fund industry. Apart from that, Italy has also adopted the EU legislation which provides for the establishment of investment funds in all EU countries. Foreign investors who want to open companies in Italy in…
The Italian economy has made a pretty strong recovery during the last year, as many industries have increased their output. The external demand has also risen, which is one of the main reasons Italy has started to attract more and more foreign investors. Most of them decide to set up holding companies in Italy, as…
To establish a presence as a foreign company in Italy, one of the initial steps is to open a liaison office in Italy, often referred to as a representative office. This entity is known as Ufficio di Rappresentanza. It is the most straightforward way for a foreign entity to expand…
Our accountants in Italy can help foreign investors who want to open companies and can offer tax advice together with a wide range of financial services. Quick Facts Who requires accounting services in Italy Resident and non-resident companies with activities in Italy Applicable accounting legislation - Italian Civil Code, - International Financial Reporting…
When you decide to give up your business in a certain field and direct your priorities on other markets, firstly you have to liquidate the firm you don't need anymore. You should be aware of the procedure you must follow to finish your business in Italy. Our local partners from Milan and Rome can offer…
Foreign investors who want to enter the Italian market can open two types of business forms: a subsidiary or a branch. These two legal entities have important differences regarding the parent company’s liability towards them. Our Italian company formation agents can help foreign companies in establishing subsidiaries. Quick Facts Applicable legislation (home country/foreign country)…
The establishment of a branch in Italy is regulated by the Civil Code, which provides certain requirements and rulings for creating this type of doing business for entrepreneurs willing to invest in Italy. A branch can only be set up if there is a mutual decision to do so among the shareholders of the foreign company. Our company formation…