Open a Company in ItalyA presentation brought to you by ourlaw firm in Italy

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Reasons to invest in Italy

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Italy is an important destination for investments in Europe. The country has a rich cultural heritage and several business sectors that are well developed.

The main reasons to invest in Italy include:

good location in Europe;

tax incentives;

numerous business opportunities.

Requirements for opening a company in Italy

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When setting up a business in Italy, one must take into account the start-up costs associated with each business type.

Investors must also observe the requirements for company management, the board of directors and annual accounting and reporting.

Types of companies in Italy

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The types of companies available for incorporation are:

the joint stock company;

the limited liability company;

the partnership limited by shares;

the general partnership;

the limited partnership;

the cooperative;

the sole proprietorship. 

Choosing the right type of company

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The right type of company will depend on the size of the business, the available share capital at the time of the incorporation and the investor’s plans on developing the company further.

Our lawyers in Italy can give you detailed information about the characteristics of each company.

The company registration procedure in Italy >>

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The following steps need to be completed for company registration in Italy:

draft the company’s memorandum and articles of

association and notarize them;

purchase the corporate and the accounting books;

deposit all documents with the Register of

Enterprises and register for VAT purposes.

>> The company registration procedure in Italy

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After the company is registered, it must also submit the necessary documents at the Labour Office for hiring employees and register with the Social Security Administration.

The company registration procedure lasts approximately seven days.

Hiring employees in Italy

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After establishing the company, the entrepreneur can consider hiring employees in Italy.

The employment contact can be concluded for an indefinite period of time or it can have a certain end date.

Corporate taxation in Italy

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Every company incorporated in Italy must observe the taxation rules.

The corporate tax has a value of 27.5% to which a regional tax on productive activities applies.

Capital duty, the real property tax, social security and the stamp duty are other taxes to be paid by companies in Italy.

Legal assistance for company incorporation in Italy

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The experts at our law firm in Italy can help you register a company, prepare and submit all the necessary documents for incorporation.

We can also help you draw up employment contracts and other agreements as well as help you with tax compliance in the country.

For more information please contact us at: (+44)203-287 0408 (for international clients)office@lawyersitaly.eu http://www.lawyersitaly.eu/

Thank you for your attention!

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