Italy Company Formation
Europe’s third-largest economy and a world brand. We register your S.r.l. in Italy, open the bank and tax files, and advise on the residence route for you and your family.
Italy at a glance
- Entity: S.r.l., or the simplified S.r.l.s. from €1
- Minimum capital: €1 for an S.r.l.s.; €10,000 for a standard S.r.l. (25% paid at formation)
- Formation time: 1–2 weeks via an Italian notary
- Corporate tax: 24% IRES plus regional IRAP of about 3.9%
- Remote formation: Yes, by power of attorney before an Italian notary
Italy Company Formation Facts
Figures on this page are indicative and change often. Government fees, taxes and timelines are confirmed in your written quote after a free consultation. Company formation does not by itself grant residence or citizenship; where a residence route exists we say so and explain its conditions.
Europe’s third-largest economy and a world brand
- Made in Italy credibility for fashion, food, design and manufacturing
- Investor Visa with no quota for qualifying investments
- Startup Visa for innovative companies without quota
- S.r.l.s. allows a €1 start
Who It Suits
Fashion, food, design and manufacturing businesses, and investors who can use the Investor or Startup Visa to bypass the quota system.
Living in Italy Through Your Company
Residence route: very hardInvestor Visa, Startup Visa, or self-employment visa subject to yearly quotas under the Decreto Flussi.
| Funds required (approx.) | Our residence service fee | Family can join | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proof of funds and income (yearly quotas) | $13,700 | Yes | Very hard |
Residence fees are quoted separately from company formation. Government fees, deposits, translations and insurance are not included.
Documents to Prepare
- Passport copies and Italian tax code (codice fiscale) for shareholders and directors
- Proof of address
- Notarial deed of incorporation (we arrange)
- Registered office in Italy (we provide)
- Certified e-mail (PEC) address for the company
How We Register Your Company in Italy
- Consultation
We confirm Italy fits your goal and send a written quote.
- Documents
Passport copies, proof of address and powers of attorney.
- Filing
Partner lawyers reserve the name and file with the Register of Enterprises.
- Tax and Bank
Tax numbers issued and bank or payment account opened.
- Residence
Optional: we file the residence application for you and your family.
Italy Company Formation Questions
Why is the residence route rated very hard?
Ordinary self-employment visas are limited by yearly quotas that fill within days. Investor and Startup Visas avoid the quota but need investment or an innovative project.
S.r.l. or S.r.l.s.?
S.r.l.s. is cheaper and uses a standard deed; S.r.l. allows custom articles and is expected by banks and investors for larger businesses.
Is Italian VAT registration automatic?
Yes, the company receives a VAT number (partita IVA) at formation; quarterly filings follow.
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Finland
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Register Your Company in Italy
Send us your activity and ownership plan and we reply with a written quote, timeline and document list.