Dmitri Mihhailov
Managing Partner
Founder of Prifinance. 15+ years structuring international companies, banking and licensing for founders worldwide.
Register a company in Italy
- where the brand is backed by industry.Company registration in Italy gives you a remotely established Srl in Europe’s second-largest manufacturing economy, with the premium of Made in Italy and special relocation regimes for people moving their tax residence. The mechanics are distinctly Italian: IRES plus IRAP bring the typical corporate burden to around 27.9%, incorporation runs through a notary, and the administrative process rewards careful local handling.
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Italy · at a glance
Legal formSrl / Srls
Time to set up1-2 weeks
Corporate tax~27.9% - IRES + IRAP
Relocation regime50% off · 5 years
Minimum capital€1 (Srls) · €10,000
Remote setupYes - by POA
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Italy in brief
The factory behind the fashion.
Italy is the EU’s third-largest economy and its second-largest manufacturer after Germany: machinery from Emilia-Romagna, luxury from Milan, food and wine that command international premiums, and 59 million consumers behind them. The Made in Italy label adds margin where provenance sells. The standard corporate vehicle is the Srl, with €10,000 capital and a quarter paid at incorporation, while the simplified Srls can start from €1. Once the notarised deed is signed, the company enters the Registro Imprese within days.
The tax picture should be read in full. IRES is 24%, while IRAP adds around 3.9% and is charged on production value rather than profit - particularly important for labour-heavy businesses. The combined burden is therefore around 28%. Dividends to individuals are taxed at 26%. Administration remains formal: PEC certified email is mandatory, filings run in Italian, and the notary calendar determines the incorporation date. On the other side, relocation regimes are substantial: impatriati can reduce taxable income by 50% for five years, high-net-worth individuals may use the €200,000 flat-tax regime, and qualifying foreign pensioners in certain southern areas can access a 7% rate.
Packages & pricing
Company registration in Italy - cost and packages.
01 - SRL · SOCIETÀ A RESPONSABILITÀ LIMITATA
Company
from€2,600EUR · all-in
Remote registration of an Italian Srl includes a notarised deed by power of attorney, Registro Imprese entry, tax and VAT registrations, PEC setup and the first year of the registered address.
✓Deed and statutes drafted for your structure✓Notary by power of attorney✓Registro Imprese and chamber fees included✓Registered address in Milan - first year✓Partita IVA, tax code and PEC handled✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: impatriati / flat-tax filings - from €900 · accounting and preparation of financial statements in Italy - from €250/month · annual renewal - from €2,200/year.
Start with Company →02 - SRL · SOCIETÀ A RESPONSABILITÀ LIMITATA
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from€4,600EUR · all-in
A working Srl with an Italian account: a fintech can be activated within days for everyday operations, while traditional banking proceeds in parallel where the company’s substance supports it.
✓Everything in Company✓Account with an Italian bank or Qonto-class fintech✓Account application and KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable institutions✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →These are starting prices; the final quote is confirmed before work begins. Notary, registry and stamp fees are itemised separately.
What you can do
Popular uses for an Italian company.
An Srl can conduct almost any lawful business. Financial services require Banca d’Italia or Consob authorisation, so a financial licence in Italy is handled as a separate regulated process; regulated professions also have their own professional-body requirements.
Manufacturing & machinery
Europe’s second-largest industrial base, supported by a dense supplier network from Turin to Bologna.
Fashion, luxury & design
Milan’s ecosystem of brands, ateliers, licensing and the margins earned through Italian provenance.
Food & wine export
Products with protected names and genuine supply chains that command international premiums.
Market entry
Access to 59 million consumers in the EU’s third-largest economy through one local structure.
Real estate & hospitality
From Milan income assets to trophy properties across Italy’s tourism markets.
Financial serviceslicensed
Payment and investment firms operate under Banca d’Italia / Consob licensing.
Why Italy
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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The Made in Italy premium
Italian origin adds margin in fashion, food, design and machinery.
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Manufacturing depth
Europe’s second-largest industrial base, with supplier districts that cannot be recreated quickly.
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Relocation regimes
Impatriati reduces taxable income by 50% for five years, while HNWIs can use the €200,000 flat-tax regime and qualifying pensioners may access 7%.
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€1 to start
The simplified Srls allows entry with symbolic capital, while the standard Srl provides greater flexibility.
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The market
59 million consumers and the EU’s third-largest economy behind one local structure.
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EU core membership
The euro, Schengen and the single market, with direct exposure to southern Europe.
How it compares
Italy alongside the usual European shortlist.
France offers comparable scale with higher payroll costs and stronger R&D incentives; Spain has lower operating costs; Germany remains the industrial leader at a similar overall tax burden; Croatia offers a coastal model without comparable manufacturing depth. Italy combines brand value with a real industrial base. Figures current as of 2026.
| Country | Corporate tax | Employer on-costs | Signature edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | ~27.9% IRES+IRAP | ~30% | Made in Italy · industry #2 |
| France | 25% · 15% SME | ~45% | Scale + CIR |
| Spain | 25% · 15% new | ~30% | Costs · talent |
| Germany | ~30% combined | ~21% | Industry #1 |
| Croatia | 10% < €1M · 18% | ~16% | Adriatic coast |
ItalyMade in Italy · industry #2
Corporate tax~27.9% IRES+IRAP
Employer on-costs~30%
FranceScale + CIR
Corporate tax25% · 15% SME
Employer on-costs~45%
SpainCosts · talent
Corporate tax25% · 15% new
Employer on-costs~30%
GermanyIndustry #1
Corporate tax~30% combined
Employer on-costs~21%
CroatiaAdriatic coast
Corporate tax10% < €1M · 18%
Employer on-costs~16%
Requirements
What Italian law actually requires.
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One shareholder - an individual or company of any nationality; a single-member Srl is permitted, with the capital paid in full in that case.
02
Director - at least one amministratore is required; non-residents may serve, while obtaining an Italian codice fiscale is the practical first step.
03
Capital - an Srl requires €10,000, with 25% paid at incorporation or 100% for a single-member company; an Srls can use €1-9,999 with standard statutes.
04
Notarised deed - incorporation runs through an Italian notary and can be completed by apostilled power of attorney without travel.
05
PEC & address - certified PEC email and a registered Italian address are mandatory and included in the package.
06
Accounts & filings - double-entry bookkeeping is required and annual financial statements are filed with the register. Financial statement filing in Italy and Italian-language tax deadlines are handled through the accounting service.
How it works
From application to an operating company in weeks.
The process runs through our lawyers, the notary and the Registro Imprese: you sign a power of attorney, and most companies are operating within two weeks.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm whether Italy fits the project and flag Spain or France where either may better serve the objective.
022-4 days
Codice fiscale & KYC
Italian tax codes for the founders, passports, proof of address and drafted statutes.
033-7 days
Notary deed
The founding deed is executed by power of attorney before the notary.
042-5 days
Registro Imprese
The company enters the register and receives its partita IVA.
052-4 days
PEC & registrations
Certified email is activated, together with INPS / INAIL registrations where staff are planned.
063-10 days
Banking
A fintech can go live within days while traditional banking proceeds in parallel.
Quick facts
Legal formSrl / Srls
Shareholders1+, any nationality
Corporate tax~27.9%
Dividends26% · 0% EU parents
Standard timeline1-2 weeks
Capital€1 / €10,000
Renewal & accountingFrom €2,200/year
The codice fiscale for every founder is one of the first critical steps, so the application should begin immediately to avoid delaying the notarial appointment.
On the ground
On the ground in Italy.
Prifinance - Italy
Milan
Milan, Italy
01
Italy-desk specialists
Your setup is run by a team registering Italian companies for international founders every month.
02
Notary & registers handled
Codice fiscale, deed, Registro Imprese, PEC and partita IVA. Sequenced correctly the first time.
03
Relocation as one project
Impatriati, the €200k flat regime or the southern 7%. Claimed with the company, not after it.
04
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Taxation 2026
IRES, IRAP and the real combined burden.
Italian companies pay IRES at 24% on profits plus IRAP at around 3.9%. IRAP is regional and calculated on production value rather than directly on profit, which makes it particularly important for labour-heavy businesses with thinner margins. Dividends to individuals are taxed at 26%, while qualifying EU parent companies can receive them at 0%. VAT is 22%.
IRES - 24%
National corporate income tax with treaty coverage.
IRAP - ~3.9%
Regional tax on production value rather than profit.
Dividends - 26%
For individuals; 0% for qualifying EU parent companies.
Relocation regimes
Impatriati at 50%, €200k flat tax and the southern 7% regime.
Levies in 2026
IRES24%
IRAP (regional)~3.9%
Typical combined~27.9%
Dividends26% · 0% EU parents
VAT22%
Renewal & accountingFrom €2,200/year
Employer on-costs are around 30% on top of gross salaries. Owners remain responsible for personal taxation where they are resident unless Italy becomes their own tax base through relocation.
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
International Business Consultant
Guides clients from the first consultation to a working setup - companies, accounts and substance in 60+ jurisdictions.
Alex Danila
Corporate Services Specialist
Handles incorporation paperwork, KYC and bank introductions so your Italian company launches without delays.
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Company Registration in Italy: Costs, Timeline & Requirements
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Talk to a specialist →FAQ
Common questions about company registration in Italy.
Can I open an Italian company without visiting?+
Yes. With an apostilled power of attorney, the notary executes the deed while the codice fiscale, Registro Imprese filing, partita IVA and PEC can all be handled remotely. Fintechs may open accounts by video, while traditional banks can request a meeting.
How much does it cost?+
Turnkey registration starts from €2,600, including the notary, registry fees, PEC and the registered address for the first year. Packages with a bank account start from €4,600. Annual renewal with accounting starts from €2,200.
What taxes will the company pay?+
IRES is 24% and IRAP around 3.9%, bringing the typical combined burden to approximately 27.9%. IRAP is calculated on production value rather than purely on profit. Dividends to individuals are taxed at 26%, qualifying EU parents at 0%, and VAT is 22%.
Srl or Srls?+
A standard Srl requires €10,000 of capital, with a quarter normally paid at incorporation, and allows tailored governance provisions. An Srls can start from €1 but uses standard statutes and offers less flexibility. Srls is suitable for a smaller market test, while the Srl is generally the stronger long-term structure.
What is IRAP and why does it matter?+
IRAP is a regional tax of around 3.9% on a base closer to gross production value than net profit. Labour-intensive companies can therefore owe IRAP even in low-profit years. Deductions for permanent employees can reduce the burden, but IRAP needs to be modelled separately.
How does the impatriati regime work?+
Qualifying individuals who genuinely move their tax residence to Italy and mainly work from the country can be taxed on only 50% of employment or self-employment income for five years. Income limits and additional conditions apply, and the claim must be made within the relevant deadlines.
What about the €200k flat tax and the southern 7% regime?+
High-net-worth individuals moving to Italy can elect a €200,000 annual flat tax covering foreign income, with family members potentially added at €25,000 each. Qualifying foreign pensioners moving to certain small southern towns can use a 7% flat rate for ten years.
How are financial statements filed?+
Financial statement filing in Italy forms part of the annual corporate compliance cycle and requires double-entry accounting and annual submissions to the register. Preparation of financial statements in Italy needs to follow Italian accounting and filing requirements throughout the year rather than being treated as a year-end formality.
How heavy is the bureaucracy?+
It is substantial enough to require planning: PEC is mandatory, filings run in Italian on local calendars, and notarial formalities remain part of incorporation. The practical solution is a managed process with local accountants, monitored PEC and a controlled filing calendar.
How long does it take?+
Plan on one to two weeks: several days for codici fiscali and the statutes, the notarial appointment within roughly a week, followed by Registro Imprese, partita IVA and PEC. A fintech account can be operational within days, while the codice fiscale should be started first so it does not delay the remaining steps.
Client notes
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