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Legal Services and Protection in Italy

Legal Protection for Businesses in Italy

Italy is the third-largest economy in the eurozone, with a well-developed industrial base, agricultural sector, and services industry. Italy’s tax system is complex and multi-layered, reporting requirements are strict, and the regulatory environment in the financial sector is evolving continuously.

COREDO has worked since 2016 and provides the full range of legal services to foreign companies in Italy — from SRL registration to compliance with Consob and Banca d’Italia requirements.

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Cost of the services
from EUR 500

Doing Business in Italy

Italy has a well-developed industrial base, agricultural sector and services industry — a broad market for foreign investors. Italy’s tax and reporting rules are layered, so a foreign company should know them before it starts. Three areas shape your obligations: tax, licensing and reporting. Consob and Banca d’Italia supervise the financial sector, and annual financial statements are filed with the Registro delle Imprese.

COREDO provides comprehensive legal support for companies operating in Italy. We work for foreign investors setting up an SRL, non-residents, regulated entities and technology companies, and for companies facing Consob inspections, Agenzia delle Entrate enquiries or court disputes. Our lawyers review contracts under Italian law and deal with Consob, Banca d’Italia and the Agenzia delle Entrate for you.

Describe your situation in a request: we reply within 1 business day and tell you how we can help.

Business Environment in Italy

Taxation

In Italy, corporate tax (IRES) is 24% and regional tax (IRAP) is approximately 3.9%. VAT (IVA) is 22%, with reduced rates of 10%, 5%, and 4%. Since 2025, the IRES Premiale regime allows a reduced 20% rate for companies reinvesting profits. The Non-Domiciled Resident regime is available for non-residents.

Licensing

The financial sector is regulated by Consob and Banca d’Italia. Licences are required for financial services, currency exchange, lending, tourism, and other regulated activities. Authorisations are issued through the Camera di commercio. In 2025, Italy updated its AML legislation regarding beneficial ownership registers.

Reporting and Compliance

Annual financial statements must be filed with the Registro delle Imprese. Tax reporting is monthly or quarterly depending on turnover. Financial statements must be approved by 30 April of the following year. Late filings may result in penalties.

Our Services for Businesses in Italy

Company registration and legal form selection

SRL (Srl semplificata from EUR 1 and standard from EUR 10,000), SpA; registration with the Registro delle Imprese. Incorporation takes approximately 1–2 weeks from the start of the procedure. It covers drafting all incorporation documents, a certified email address for the company, and help with the VAT application and the bank account opening.

Drafting and review of legal documentation

articles of association, commercial contracts, NDA, GDPR and AML/CFT policies

Contract legal review

review of contracts under Italian law, identification and mitigation of legal risks

Transaction and negotiation support

M&A, investment agreements, cross-border transactions

Representation before authorities

interaction with Consob, Banca d’Italia, Agenzia delle Entrate; support during inspections

Tax and regulatory advisory

IRES, IRAP, IRES Premiale, VAT, application of double taxation treaties

Support for regulated entities

Consob and Banca d’Italia compliance; AML policies under D.Lgs. 210/2025

Legislative monitoring

tracking updates to Italian legislation and EU regulations

Who Turns to Us

Our services are sought by:

Foreign investors establishing an SRL or other business entity in Italy

Non-residents using the “Non Domiciled Resident” programme or planning a residence permit through business

Regulated entities requiring a Consob or Banca d’Italia licence

Technology companies applying the reduced IRES Premiale rate

Companies with cross-border transactions structured under Italian law

Companies under regulatory pressure — facing Consob inspections, Agenzia delle Entrate enquiries, or court disputes

How We Work

Initial consultation

we analyse the client’s legal position: jurisdiction, type of activity, licensing status, and risks in Italy.

01

Legal audit

we assess compliance with Italian legislation, tax obligations, and Consob/Banca d’Italia standards.

02

Strategy development

we determine the optimal legal protection format and analyse applicable tax programmes.

03

Legal support

document preparation and review, interaction with regulators, contract structuring.

04

Ongoing support and monitoring

monitoring changes in Italian legislation and EU regulations, keeping the client informed.

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For an S.r.l. or S.r.l.s., one shareholder and one director are enough, they can be the same person, and neither has to be resident in Italy. Each foreign director and shareholder needs an Italian fiscal code; we manage the application, which is usually processed the same day. You sign the deed before an Italian notary at a virtual meeting with a digital signature device, through a notarised and apostilled power of attorney, or in person with our notary in Milan. The VAT number (Partita IVA) usually follows within 2 working days and the certificate of incorporation (Visura) within 2–3 days. We need two identity documents for every shareholder and director, proof of address not older than 3 months and a signed KYC form.

Timelines

Legal Opinion:

10 working days after payment and receipt of the full set of documents

One-off consultation (up to 5 hours):

1–2 business days

Legal Outsourcing start:

3–5 business days from agreement on terms

Contract documentation:

5–10 business days depending on complexity

Pricing

Service	Cost
Legal Opinion	from EUR 1,500 + VAT
Legal Outsourcing — 5 hours	EUR 550
Legal Outsourcing — 10 hours	EUR 1,000
Legal Outsourcing — 20 hours	EUR 1,800
Legal Outsourcing — 40 hours	EUR 3,200
Legal Outsourcing — 80 hours	EUR 5,600
Legal Outsourcing — 160 hours	EUR 9,600
One-off consultation Basic (up to 5 h)	EUR 130/hour
One-off consultation Standard (from 20 h)	EUR 100/hour
One-off consultation Premium (from 80 h)	EUR 80/hour

Pricing depends on the complexity and scope of work. Submit a request for a tailored estimate.
All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Our Experts

Pavel Kos

At COREDO since June 2017. Has led the legal team since 2020. Specialises in licensing, corporate law, M&A, and advisory for regulated entities across European jurisdictions.

Alena Mach

Executive Director

Nikita Veremeev

Founder & NED

Johann Schneider

Lawyer

Frequently Asked Questions

What does legal protection for businesses in Italy include?

SRL registration and other legal forms, contract drafting and review under Italian law, IRES/IRAP tax advisory and IRES Premiale eligibility analysis, compliance with Consob and Banca d’Italia requirements, and representation before Italian regulators.

Is personal presence in Italy required?

In most cases — no. SRL registration and interaction with regulators are handled remotely. Where necessary, a notarised power of attorney is arranged.

How much does legal support in Italy cost?

Legal Opinion — from EUR 1,500 + VAT. Legal outsourcing packages range from EUR 550 (5 hours) to EUR 9,600 (160 hours). One-off consultations: EUR 80–130/hour.

Can COREDO represent a company before Consob or Banca d'Italia?

Yes. COREDO prepares documents for Consob and Banca d’Italia, responds to regulatory enquiries and supports you during scheduled and unscheduled inspections.

Does COREDO work with regulated financial companies in Italy?

Yes. COREDO provides legal support to regulated entities: compliance with updated AML legislation (D.Lgs. 210/2025), preparation of documents for Consob and Banca d’Italia.

Contact Us — Legal Support in Italy

Our experts are ready to help. Submit a request — we will get back to you within 1 business day.

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