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Company Formation in Italy F.A.Q

Company Formation Services in Italy and details on how to incorporate a Italian company, VAT registration, establish a bank account and setup of a virtual office in Italy. We provide internationalized English speaking company registration service in Italy.

1. What is the minimum share capital of an Italian SRL (Limited Liability Company)?
The minimum share capital for an Italian LLC is EUR 10,000.

2. What is the minimum share capital for an Italian SPA (Joint Stock Company)?
Before opening an Italian Joint Stock Company, the founders must provide a minimum capital of 120.000 EUR.

3. Are there any special requirements for establishing a SRL in Italy?
In order to set up an Italian SRL (Limited Liability Company), the company's capital has to be fully subscribed and at least 25% must be paid in. The business entity may be set up by one or more founders who can be residents of EU-member states, or have residence permits. In order to set up the company there are no requirements for directors to be Italian citizens or residents, neither does the law require a company secretary.

4. How can I register for VAT in Italy?
Once formed, the Italian company must apply for the VAT office competent for its tax domicile and complete a declaration form of business commencement. In order to register the company for VAT the founders must provide the deed of incorporation, the registration certificate and information on the object of activity and an estimated annual turnover.

5. How can I open a bank account in Italy?
Before registering an Italian Limited Liability Company, the founders must open an Italian bank account in which to deposit the minimum capital funds. Some Italian banks may require presence of the account titular, presenting an identification card and passport, and also the company documents.

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    BridgeWest provides company formation in Italy. Our assistance includes: > drafting the Articles of Association (necessary for the company incorporation in Italy); The Articles of Association can be signed through Power of Attorney, therefore the physical presence of the shareholders and directors is not required. > drafting all other documents required for the incorporation; These documents…

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Articles on Company Formation in Italy

Types of Italian Companies

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Set up a Company in Italy

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The Trade Register of Italy

The institution in charge with company registration in Italy is the Register of Enterprises of Italy, regulated by the Chamber of Commerce. Its main scope is to register different legal entities storing information into databases permanently accessible to the public. Providing a good communication b ...

Open Company Branch or Subsidiary in Italy

Foreign entrepreneurs, owners of companies who wish to expand their business investing in Italy often choose to open a company branch. This business type is regarded separately from the parent company. The parent company is fully liable for the liabilities of each branch it owns. The incorporation p ...

Guide to Company Incorporation in Italy

1. What is the minimum share capital of an Italian SRL (Limited Liability Company)? An Italian Limited Liability Company may be owned by one or more shareholders who must provide a minimum capital of EUR 10.000. Usually the shareholders' contributions are made in cash, unless the act of incorporatio ...

Shelf Company in Italy

A way to engage in business in Italy is acquiring a shelf company, and adjusting it. An Italian shelf company represents a quicker and more efficient way to start a company, as it is already established and registered in Italy with all required institutions. Therefore the time needed to start activi ...

Paying Taxes in Italy

1. What is the corporate tax in Italy? Italian Tax Law requires companies and individual entrepreneurs to pay a 27% corporate tax, which is a State Tax called IRES in Italy. In addition there is another tax, called IRAP which is a regional tax of 3, 9% bringing the total taxation amount at 31, and 4 ...

VAT in Italy

1. What is the VAT in Italy? In Italy, VAT is levied on the supply of almost all types of goods and services, as well as importation from outside the European Union. The general VAT rate in Italy is 20%. In some cases, the VAT has a reduced rate of 4% or 10% that may apply on basic products, while e ...

Company Law in Italy

The main legislation that refers to all types of companies in Italy is the Italian Civil Code. In addition to that, companies are also regulated by the Legislative Decree 58/1998, also known as the Consolidated Financial Act. This act was subject to a reform in 2001 by the Law 366/2001. Also, Consob ...

Setting up a Limited Liability Company (SRL) in Italy

A limited liability company in Italy is known as a Societa a Responsabilita Limitata or SRL. This type of company is usually intended to meet the needs of a small business. Due to the company law reform, limited liability companies in Italy became rather flexible and easy to run. This is why this ty ...

Setting up a Joint Stock Company (SpA) in Italy

Joint stock corporations in Italy are known as Societa per azioni or SpA. The capital can be divided into several types of shares, such as related shares, redeemable shares, shares with limiting voting rights or shares offered to employees. The company law reform brought some changes in the governan ...

Lawyer in Italy

Lawyers in Italy are entitled to practice legal profession all over the country, no matter where they passed the bar exam. A lawyer in Italy must be aware of the professional code of conduct in order not to break its rules. Attorneys in Italy are divided into ordinary lawyers and lawyers qualified ...

Italian Public Notary

The Italian public notaries are civil law public notaries who act as public officers with jurisdiction over voluntary private law. Their main activities are the authentication of documents. A public notary in Italy plays an official role in the Italian legal system. The first legal mentioning of pub ...

Power of Attorney in Italy

A power of attorney in Italy grants a person the right to represent another individual and act on behalf of their interest in all needed circumstances. If one cannot be present during negotiations of a transaction or for the signing of documents, it is necessary to appoint a third party that represe ...