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 2025.…
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…
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…
Foreign citizens and companies can establish various types of structures in Italy, including trusts. Even if no specific legislation provides for the establishment of trusts, both local and foreign trusts are recognized in Italy. The country was one of the first signatory members of The Hague Convention which covers the creation of trusts. Our company formation agents in…
Investors interested in starting businesses in Italy must comply with several requirements. However, these requisites are not hard to comply with if they request company formation services from Italian consultants. Apart from a business address, the company name, and the incorporation documents, one of the most important steps to open an Italian company is…
Foreign investors are allowed to open companies in Italy just like local ones. The steps related to company formation in Italy are also the same for both local and foreign enterprises, where a corporate bank account is required. Our Italian company formation agents can assist foreign investors with the whole incorporation process. The same…
One of the most common types of business forms foreign investors can choose to establish in Italy is the partnership. Like all other types of companies there are also various forms a partnership can take. The Commercial Code provides for the establishment of the following types of partnerships in Italy: - the general partnership; - the…
If you are a foreign entrepreneur and want to open a joint stock company in Italy, we invite you to read this article. You will be informed about the key requirements to start this kind of business entity, as well as other useful information to help you in the future.…
Foreign investors coming to Italy can choose to open new companies or they can enter into franchise agreements or joint ventures with local businesses. No matter the way they want to do business in Italy, the Government supports their initiatives through various incentives. During the last years, joint ventures have become quite popular in Italy thanks to the…
The investment fund industry in Italy has become quite prosperous during the last few years, as the National Bank and the Securities and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) have enabled several EU regulations related to the opening of investment funds. These directives have put Italy on the map of qualified investors interested in this industry.…
