The right legal structure for a successful start-up in Italy
Setting up a business in Italy requires careful planning. Which legal form is best suited to the intended activity? How can the company be integrated into the tax structure in the most efficient way? Which formal steps need to be coordinated? Addressing these questions at an early stage lays the foundation for a successful and smooth start.
The right legal form
The choice of legal form has significant legal and tax implications. Our careful analysis of the available options provides a sound basis for selecting the most appropriate solution. This results in structures that are sustainable over the long term and aligned with the company’s business objectives.
Setting up a company in Italy involves much more than a formal act. The chosen structure must comply with the applicable corporate and tax framework and remain suitable as the business grows or evolves. We coordinate all necessary steps with notaries and the relevant authorities and support the entire incorporation process through to successful completion.
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Periodic reporting by delegated directors – reminder for the first half of 2026
Delegated directors must report to the board of directors and the statutory auditors at least every six months on business performance, outlook and major transactions. The documentation for the first half of 2026 should be completed within the third quarter.
02.09.2026, Newsletter No. 36/2026
Refund of foreign VAT – applications for 2025 to be filed by Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Companies and self-employed professionals may claim a refund of VAT paid in other EU Member States during 2025 up to 30 September 2026. We summarise the procedure, deadlines, minimum amounts and documentation requirements.