Understand the project
Activities, ownership, management, expected turnover, investments, staffing and the intended relationship with Italy.
Company · VAT · Accounting
Starting a business in Italy, with the right structure from the outset.
English-language assistance when assessing an Italian company or individual activity, obtaining an Italian VAT number and organising the initial accounting and tax requirements.
Before registration
The legal form is only one part of the decision.
The activities, owners, expected scale, investment and operating risks all affect the most appropriate Italian set-up.
A preliminary assessment helps connect the business plan with accounting, tax, social security and corporate obligations before registrations or binding decisions are made.
The initial process
From the business idea to an organised Italian activity.
The exact steps depend on the client, the activity and the chosen structure. The firm coordinates its own work with a notary and other professionals when required.
Compare structures
Assessment of an individual activity, partnership or limited company and the main Italian accounting and tax implications.
Plan the registrations
Italian VAT, activity classification and the administrative, tax and social security registrations relevant to the chosen case.
Set up accounting
Organisation of invoices, supporting documents, bookkeeping, mandatory records and the working relationship with the firm.
Coordinate professionals
Contact with a notary or other advisers when the structure or transaction requires their professional involvement.
Continue after launch
Periodic accounting, tax returns, annual financial statements, deadlines and advice as the business develops.
Questions to address
A useful assessment begins with the facts.
- Where will the activity be carried out?The actual place of business and the relationship with Italy affect the registrations and professional analysis required.
- Who will own and manage it?Shareholders, directors, decision-making and funding need to be considered in the company set-up.
- What will the business do?The activity determines classification, invoicing, VAT treatment and possible authorisations.
- What scale is expected?Turnover, costs, investments and growth plans affect the suitability and organisation of the structure.
Important: this page provides general information, not a conclusion for an individual case. Italian rules and registration requirements must be checked against the current facts and legislation before proceeding.
After the launch
A continuing relationship keeps the structure aligned with the business.
Recurring compliance
Italian accounting, VAT, tax returns, payments, mandatory records and annual obligations.
Management information
Periodic figures, budgets and analysis to understand performance and support business decisions.
Change and growth
Assistance when ownership, management, investment, scale or the corporate structure changes.
Studio Frigerio · Monza
Tell us about the activity you intend to start.
Briefly describe the proposed business, the people involved and the expected connection with Italy. This will help us prepare a focused initial discussion.