Launching a company in Italy opens access to one of the strongest economies in the EU. From Milan’s finance district to Naples’ logistics zones, the opportunities are solid. But starting a business here isn’t plug-and-play. You’ll deal with notaries, the Chamber of Commerce, tax codes, visa paperwork, and Italian-only processes.
That’s what we do. We make this path possible—by managing the filings, the structure, and every small step that needs to happen for your business to legally exist in Italy.
We Handle the Legal Work, You Focus on the Business
Whether you’re expanding into Europe or starting fresh, we take care of the entire setup. Our team handles the administrative grind so you can move forward with confidence.
We’ve worked with founders, investors, ecommerce operators, and service providers from more than 40 countries. We know what holds up files—and how to avoid those issues from day one.
What We Actually Do (Real Tasks, Real Results)
🧠 Build a Business Plan That Meets Italian Legal Standards
Your vision matters—but your business plan also needs to check regulatory boxes. We help write it, structure it, and align it with the expectations of Italian notaries and visa officers.
- ✅ We helped a Nigerian consultant position their skills and cash flow to get a visa and SRL approval. The format passed all legal checks without back-and-forth.
🏛 Register the Right Entity: SRL, SRLS, or SpA
We guide you through what business structure makes sense for you. Whether you’re going with a full SRL (Italy’s limited company), SRLS (simplified), or SpA (corporate setup), we handle formation and filings.
- ✅ A founder from Canada wanted minimal setup friction. We formed an SRLS with only €1 in capital, had it notarized and registered in under a week.
🧾 Apply for Your Codice Fiscale & VAT Number
Everything starts with the Codice Fiscale—the Italian tax ID. We secure this for you even if you’re overseas. Once that’s done, we apply for your VAT number so you can invoice across Italy and the EU.
- ✅ A UK-based ecommerce seller was operational 10 days after onboarding, with both codes activated and ready for sales.
📜 Notary Coordination & Chamber of Commerce Filing
Every entity setup goes through a public notary and local Camera di Commercio. We coordinate it all: scheduling, drafting, translating, notarizing, and filing.
- ✅ We organized same-week notary appointments in Florence for a hospitality business that had to open doors before tourist season.
🏦 Open a Business Bank Account & Deposit Capital
Bank accounts for foreigners in Italy are tough without guidance. We work with institutions that accept remote account openings or pre-book in-person setups. We also handle your capital deposit for SRL/SRLS formation.
- ✅ A founder from Dubai needed a compliant deposit for €10,000 capital. We arranged a pre-approved banking slot in Milan with English-speaking staff.
🛂 Support for Visas If You Plan to Reside in Italy
If you’re planning to live in Italy while running your company, we structure your entrepreneur visa or self-employment permit properly. Your business setup supports your residency.
- ✅ A New York-based founder got her company registered, visa filed, and 2-year residency permit issued with zero rejections. We handled the full package.
Services We Provide in Italy (Milan, Rome, Naples, Florence & More)
We’ve registered businesses across Italy’s most competitive cities. Each region has different quirks—from timelines to required forms to notarial appointment availability.
What makes our approach different?
We don’t just translate documents—we manage expectations, relationships, and timelines. We speak with the Chamber of Commerce clerks, coordinate with commercialisti (accountants), and make sure you’re not stuck waiting on the unknown.
Here’s what clients say works:
- You get clarity on deadlines and fees
- Your paperwork is reviewed twice before submission
- We follow up with Italian officials when you can’t
- We don’t give you homework—we handle it
Why People Choose Us (Over Local Law Firms & DIY Solutions)
- 🧾 We know the actual order to file things—many don’t
- 🔎 We pre-check your documents to avoid wasted trips
- 🧷 We handle founders, partners, and full team filings
- 🗂 We integrate visa, tax, and company formation—not just one part
- 📞 You get a real person, not an automated checklist
Real Examples – Clients We’ve Helped
- ✅ A French logistics group opened a Naples SRL with warehouse space. We handled the permit applications and signed their first employee contract.
- ✅ A South African wine exporter opened a business in Sicily with licenses to import and sell under EU food laws.
- ✅ A Malaysian IT team opened an office in Turin, onboarded local talent, and got all work permits filed through our local HR partners.
- ✅ An Australian investor set up a shell company to hold Italian real estate. We managed banking and VAT filings post-acquisition.
- ✅ A crypto project based in Estonia needed an Italian entity to invoice Italian users. We formed the SRL and linked it to their EU compliance team.
The Admin Work is Ours – The Business is Yours
Setting up in Italy takes more than enthusiasm—it takes filings, coordination, and relentless follow-ups. That’s our job. We’ll handle the notaries, the tax forms, the registrations, and the codes.
👉 You focus on finding clients, sourcing suppliers, or hiring talent—we’ll make sure your business is legal, live, and bank-ready.
FAQs – Technical, Real-World Answers
Not necessarily. We can do the entire setup remotely with Power of Attorney. We also assist with document notarization and embassy verification when required.
SRL is the standard limited company, SRLS is a simplified version with lower capital requirements (as little as €1). Same protection, faster setup.
Yes, as long as your VAT code is active and you’re registered with INPS (social security). We coordinate this setup with local professionals.
Usually 10–15 business days, depending on your paperwork. Banking and VAT activation may take an extra few days, especially in southern regions.
Yes. We stay with you after setup to handle declarations, corporate filings, tax submissions, and employee contracts.
