Setting up a business in Italy
Starting, acquiring or managing a business in Italy means dealing with rules, procedures and professional requirements that may be very different from those in your home country. Italy Proservice brings together the professionals you need and coordinates their work around your project, from the first idea to day-to-day management.
Setting Up a Business in Italy
Starting a new business in Italy: how we can help
Choosing the right legal status
Business or self-employment? The answer shapes your administrative, tax and social security position. We help you get it right from the start.
Starting a new business
We help you prepare a feasibility study covering requirements, licences and permits, and advise on the most suitable company structure.
Buying an existing business
We work with independent specialists to check every legal, financial, tax and technical aspect before you commit.
Business plan
A clear plan of your investment, costs and expected revenues, built by people who know the Italian market and its real costs.
Management control
Monitoring tools suited to the size of your business, so you can stay on track and meet Italian requirements.
Accounting, tax and payroll
Lawyers, employment consultants and commercialisti (accountants and tax advisers) from our network, working together to keep your business compliant.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what you have in mind and we will suggest the best way forward. Want to learn more first? Visit Italy in Brief for practical guidance on doing business in Italy.
Tell us about your project.
Thinking of starting a new business in Italy? Tell us what you have in mind: the type of activity, where you would like to operate and where your plans currently stand. We will assess what is required in terms of permits, licences and company structure, and outline a clear way forward, with the right professionals from our network by your side.