Setting up a company in Italy

Opening a company in Italy — from scratch to operations

We set up companies in Italy for foreign and Brazilian entrepreneurs who want to operate legally in the country. We guide you through the entire process, from initial planning to your first tax return.

Choosing the legal structure

Before any other step, it’s essential to choose the right structure:

Ditta individuale (Sole proprietorship): the simplest structure, ideal for freelancers and self-employed professionals. Unlimited liability.
SRL (Società a Responsabilità Limitata): equivalent to an LLC. Liability limited to capital. Minimum capital: €10,000.
SRLS (Simplified SRL): a simplified version, capital from €1 to €9,999. Only individuals can be shareholders.
SPA (Società per Azioni): equivalent to a joint-stock company. For larger projects raising outside investment.

Partita IVA and Codice Fiscale

Any economic activity in Italy requires:

Partita IVA (Italian VAT number): tax identification number for businesses and self-employed professionals
Codice Fiscale (Italian tax code): required for all partners and holders, even non-residents

We obtain both on your behalf.

Registration and documentation

Deed of incorporation before a notary (for SRL/SRLS)
Registration with the Registro delle Imprese (Companies Register)
Registration with INPS (social security) and INAIL (workplace insurance)
Opening a business bank account

Tax regime and tax planning

Once the company is set up, we work with you to define the most advantageous regime:

Regime forfettario (flat 15% rate, for revenue up to €85,000/year)
Regime semplificato (simplified regime)
Regime ordinario (ordinary regime)

After incorporation

Initial bookkeeping setup
Calendar of tax and social security deadlines
Guidance on invoicing (electronic invoicing is mandatory in Italy)
Planning for the first fiscal year