Choose your vehicle
SRL since 2013 requires €1 minimum capital; SRLS is simpler; branch office lets a foreign company register without a new entity; SpA for large ventures.
Descripcion general
La guia esencial para extranjeros.
Italy offers several corporate vehicles for foreigners. This pillar covers the registration process, typical timelines, real costs, banking requirements, and the differences when you are a resident vs. remote founder. Read in your language below.
Bureaucracy in practice
Notarized deed, Camera di Commercio, Agenzia delle Entrate, INPS, INAIL, bank account. 4-6 weeks total.
Real costs
€2,500 to €15,000 depending on structure, complexity, and professional fees.
Temas clave
Real costs
Full breakdown of notary, tax, banking costs.
SRL vs Partita IVA
Company vs. freelance: which is right?
Branch office
For companies operating already from abroad.
UK post-Brexit setup
Specific advice for UK founders.
US founder guide
Step-by-step from the US.
Hiring first employee
Once your SRL is operational.
FAQ
Cuanto tiempo lleva abrir una sociedad?
Tipicamente 3-6 semanas, incluyendo notario, Camara de Comercio e INPS.
Necesito estar en Italia para abrir una sociedad?
No, puede nombrar un representante fiscal y manejar la mayoria de los pasos mediante poder.
Cual es el capital minimo para una SRL?
Desde 2013, 1 EUR es suficiente para la mayoria de actividades.