Practical guides for foreign companies, Amazon sellers, investors and international businesses operating in Italy, with a focus on VAT, company formation, payroll, fiscal representation and ongoing tax compliance.
Selected resources on Italian VAT, market entry, company formation, payroll and compliance for international clients.
A practical operational guide for foreign employers managing payroll and HR compliance in Italy, including monthly payslips, INPS and INAIL obligations, F24 payments, CCNL rules, holidays, sick leave, TFR, annual filings and common mistakes to avoid.
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A practical guide for founders, foreign entrepreneurs and investors on the main advantages of the Italian innovative startup regime, including tax incentives, investor benefits, funding opportunities, corporate flexibility, talent incentives and compliance requirements.
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A practical guide to the main taxes foreign buyers and investors should consider when buying, owning, renting or selling property in Italy, including registration tax, VAT, mortgage and cadastral taxes, IMU, TARI, rental income taxation, capital gains and company ownership.
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Learn how foreign companies can legally supply goods and services to the Italian Public Administration. A practical guide covering public procurement, MePA, electronic invoicing (SDI), VAT, split payment, payments, and real-world business scenarios.
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A practical guide for foreign companies dealing with Italian electronic invoicing: when SDI and FatturaPA matter, how B2B, B2C and B2G invoice flows work, what changes for VAT-registered non-resident businesses and how to organise a compliant invoicing workflow in Italy.
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A practical checklist for foreign buyers and investors before signing a preliminary agreement in Italy: title checks, mortgages, cadastral consistency, urban planning compliance, building permits, IMU, tax liabilities and hidden property risks.
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A practical guide for foreign investors considering whether to buy Italian real estate through an Italian S.r.l. or another corporate structure. Learn when it makes sense, tax and accounting implications, advantages, risks and ongoing compliance obligations.
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A comprehensive guide for foreign buyers and investors purchasing residential or commercial property in Italy. Learn every stage of the acquisition process, including legal and tax due diligence, notarial procedures, purchase costs, ownership structures, property taxes and post-acquisition compliance.
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A practical guide for foreign companies hiring Italian employees without opening an Italian subsidiary: EOR, contractor risks, Social Security Representative, payroll, INPS, INAIL and real-world hiring scenarios.
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A practical guide for foreign employers on how to dismiss or fire employees in Italy: objective reasons, disciplinary dismissal, just cause, notice, TFR, settlement options, litigation risks and practical cases.
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A practical guide to ongoing VAT obligations in Italy after registration: VAT bookkeeping, electronic invoicing, VAT ledgers, periodic filings, annual VAT return, Intrastat, reverse charge, F24 payments and recurring compliance management for foreign companies.
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A comprehensive legal and practical guide for foreign companies hiring employees in Italy without establishing an Italian subsidiary. Learn when a Social Security Representative is required, how INPS and INAIL registration works, payroll obligations, legal risks, permanent establishment issues and real-world business scenarios.
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A practical guide for founders and foreign investors setting up an innovative startup in Italy. Learn about legal requirements, S.r.l. incorporation, special section registration, investor tax incentives, Smart&Start Italia, and equity plans.
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Compare branch vs subsidiary in Italy. Understand liability, taxation (IRES and IRAP), accounting obligations, setup costs, banking requirements and commercial advantages to choose the most suitable structure for your expansion plans.
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A practical guide for foreign investors and international companies opening a business bank account in Italy. Learn about required documents, compliance checks, timelines, common banking obstacles and solutions for foreign-owned Italian companies.
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Why foreign companies operating in Italy are increasingly facing VAT cancellations, VIES exclusions and operational blocks connected to e-commerce, Amazon FBA, imports and Italian VAT compliance.
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Practical overview for foreign companies selling, storing goods or providing services in Italy, with the main cases where Italian VAT registration may be required.
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When Amazon sellers may need an Italian VAT number, how stock in Italy affects compliance and which documents are usually required.
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A clear explanation of ordinary and reduced VAT rates in Italy, with examples and practical notes for foreign businesses.
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How the One Stop Shop works and when it does not replace direct VAT registration or fiscal representation in Italy.
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Step-by-step overview of company formation in Italy for foreign entrepreneurs, from structure selection to tax and compliance setup.
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Main cost items to consider when incorporating an Italian company, including notarial costs, tax setup, accounting and recurring compliance.
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How employer costs are structured in Italy, including gross salary, social security contributions, payroll management and recurring obligations.
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A practical introduction to payroll taxes, withholding obligations and employment-related compliance for companies hiring in Italy.
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When a non-established business may need a fiscal representative in Italy and what this means for VAT compliance.
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Key situations in which foreign businesses can or cannot sell in Italy without direct VAT registration, with practical risk areas.
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