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🇮🇹 Turnkey Italian SRL Formation

Form a Company in Italy — Turnkey

From Notaio appointment to Agenzia delle Entrate registration: we handle the complete setup of your SRL, SRLS or SPA. Codice Fiscale, PEC, business banking, INPS — you focus on your business.

Free ConsultationSee the Process
✓ Notaio appointment in 7-10 days✓ Camera di Commercio registration✓ PEC & business banking included
VISURA CAMERALE / BUSINESS REGISTRY CERTIFICATE
REA / Tax CodeREA MI-2654321 / C.F. 12345670987
Legal FormSocietà a Responsabilità Limitata (SRL)
Chamber of CommerceCamera di Commercio di Milano
Incorporation Date22 April 2025
✓ REGISTRO IMPRESE

Our official process partners

Camera di CommercioAgenzia delle EntrateINPSNotaioIntesa SanpaoloQonto Italia

Company Types

Which Italian Company Type Should You Choose?

Most Italian SMEs choose the SRL (Società a Responsabilità Limitata). The SRLS allows founders to start with just €1. For listing or large capital structures, the SPA is required.

SRL (Società a Responsabilità Limitata)

✅ The standard — most Italian SMEs

💰 Min capital: €10,000 (€2,500 paid-in at incorporation)
📋 1+ shareholder · 1+ amministratore · Notaio + Registro Imprese filing

Ideal for e-commerce, consulting, "Made in Italy" production, exports, gastronomy and all service-sector SMEs. Liability limited to corporate assets — your personal estate stays protected. Unrestricted access to the EU single market.

SRLS (SRL Semplificata)

⚡ From €1 — Optimal for under-35 founders

💰 Min capital: €1 (max €9,999)
📋 1+ natural-person shareholder · standard Notaio template · Registro Imprese

Best for young entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups and anyone bootstrapping with minimal capital. Same limited liability as SRL but with drastically reduced notaio fees. Standard articles template is mandatory — no custom clauses allowed. Easy conversion to full SRL once capital reaches €10K.

SPA (Società per Azioni)

🏛️ Large scale + Borsa Italiana potential

💰 Min capital: €50,000 (€12,500 paid-in at incorporation)
📋 1+ shareholder · Consiglio di Amministrazione · Collegio Sindacale audit

For large industrial investments, fintech, investment funds and companies aiming at Borsa Italiana listing. Shares are freely transferable. Mandatory annual audit, high governance standards. Ideal structure for VC funding rounds.

Ditta Individuale (Sole Proprietorship)

👤 Solo founder, unlimited liability

💰 No capital
📋 Partita IVA · Camera di Commercio iscrizione · INPS registration

For freelancers, small traders, individual consultants. Under the Regime Forfettario you pay 5-15% flat tax (revenue up to €85K) — one of Europe's most generous regimes. But personal assets are exposed to business debts. Often a stepping stone to SRL.

Formation Process

From Consultation to First Invoice — 2-4 Weeks

Notaio + Camera di Commercio registration takes 2-4 weeks. SPID and PEC are mandatory, so we activate digital identity in parallel.

  1. 1
    Day 0

    Consultation & Preparation

    We clarify the company type (SRL vs SRLS vs SPA) with your shareholders. Name availability checked at Camera di Commercio. Codice ATECO (activity code), shareholder structure and sede legale (registered office) preference set.

  2. 2
    Day 1-5

    Codice Fiscale, SPID & PEC

    Codice Fiscale (tax ID) issued by Agenzia delle Entrate for foreign shareholders. SPID digital identity activation (Aruba, Poste Italiane). PEC (Posta Elettronica Certificata) mailbox created for the company — legally required.

  3. 3
    Day 5-10

    Atto Costitutivo & Notaio Appointment

    Notaio drafts the deed of incorporation (atto costitutivo) and articles (statuto). All shareholders attend in person or by power of attorney. For SRL, min €2,500 deposited to the bank account. Notaio files with Registro Imprese within 20 days.

  4. 4
    Day 10-20

    Camera di Commercio Registration

    Registro Imprese registration is completed. REA number and corporate Codice Fiscale issued. Company gains legal personality. Visura Camerale (commercial extract) becomes accessible.

  5. 5
    Day 15-25

    Agenzia delle Entrate & INPS

    Partita IVA (VAT number) issued, IVA regime selected (regime ordinario / forfettario). INPS (social security) employer registration. INAIL (work-injury insurance) registration. Cassetto fiscale (digital tax dashboard) activated.

  6. 6
    Day 20-30

    Banking, e-Invoicing & Operations

    Business bank account (Intesa Sanpaolo / UniCredit / Qonto) fully activated. Mandatory e-invoicing (fatturazione elettronica) via Sistema di Interscambio (SdI) configured. Monthly IVA cycle begins with your commercialista (accountant).

Why Form a Company in Italy?

Italy is the EU's 3rd largest economy, with the global "Made in Italy" brand prestige, the Startup Innovativa regime, and Industria 4.0 tax credits.

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Direct access to EU single market

With an Italian SRL you sell duty-free across 27 EU countries, reaching 450M consumers. Simplified IVA via OSS (One-Stop-Shop). Reverse-charge advantages for B2B trade inside the Union.

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"Made in Italy" brand prestige

Fashion, food, design, furniture, automotive, luxury — the "Made in Italy" label commands a global price premium. Owning an Italian company multiplies your export brand value overnight.

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Startup Innovativa regime

Innovative startups get a 5-year special regime: stamp duty exemption, free Registro Imprese filing, 30% investor tax credit, simplified hiring/firing, and fast-track Italia Startup Visa for non-EU founders.

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Industria 4.0 & Transizione 5.0 tax credits

20-50% tax credit on digital transformation investments (new machinery, software, IoT, automation). Extra 10-25% credit on R&D spend. One of Europe's most generous incentive packages for SMEs.

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Broad banking & fintech options

Traditional banks (Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit, BancoBPM, BPER) plus fintech (Qonto Italia, N26 Business, Revolut Business). IBAN in 1-2 weeks. Corporate cards, FX tools, SDD direct debit standard.

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Mediterranean & North African bridge

Italy is the strategic bridge to the Mediterranean basin and North African markets. Genoa/Trieste/Naples ports serve Turkey, MENA and the Balkans. Ideal EU hub for international founders.

What we need from you

Just these documents — we handle Notaio, Camera di Commercio, Agenzia delle Entrate and INPS.

  • ✓Passport (each shareholder and amministratore, apostilled if foreign)
  • ✓Proof of address (apostilled if from outside Italy)
  • ✓3 company name preferences (for Camera di Commercio check)
  • ✓Business activity description (we map it to the Codice ATECO)
  • ✓Shareholder structure and capital split (SRL: min €10K, SRLS: €1-€9,999)
  • ✓Preferred sede legale city (Milan / Rome / Turin / Naples)

Italian Company Formation — Consultation Request

Send us your details — within 24 hours you'll get a tailored offer, timeline and detailed cost breakdown. Free, no obligation.

COUNTRY-SPECIFIC

Built for the Italy Market

Local marketplaces, carriers, payment methods and compliance frameworks — from a single panel

Local Marketplaces

  • Amazon.it
  • eBay.it
  • Subito.it
  • ePrice
  • MediaWorld
  • Unieuro

Carrier Integrations

  • Poste Italiane (SDA)
  • BRT (Bartolini)
  • GLS Italy
  • TNT / FedEx
  • UPS Italia

Payment Methods

  • SatispayIT
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • KlarnaBNPL
  • ScalapayBNPL
  • Nexi

Compliance & Legal

  • GDPR
  • Garante Privacy
  • FatturaPA (SDI)
  • Codice Univoco
  • IVA %22
  • FatturaPA (SDI)
SUCCESS STORY

A tasarımcı mobilya markası in Milano

"Amazon.it + ManoMano.it ile AB genelinde 7 ayda 180K€ ciro"

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I form a company in Italy as a non-resident?

Yes. EU citizens have full unrestricted access. For non-EU founders (including the UK, US and Turkey), the principle of reciprocity applies — most major economies have bilateral investment treaties with Italy, so formation is open. Italian residency is not required, but a Codice Fiscale is mandatory. We handle the whole process remotely.

Should I choose SRL or SRLS?

SRL: requires €10K capital, allows custom articles, stronger corporate posture. SRLS: start from €1-€9,999, much lower notaio fees, but standard template is mandatory and only natural persons may hold shares (no corporate shareholders). For projected revenue above €100K, we recommend going straight to SRL.

What's the annual tax burden?

IRES (corporate income tax) 24% + IRAP (regional production tax) ~3.9% = effective corporate tax around 28%. IVA (VAT) standard 22%, reduced 10% / 5% / 4%. Startup Innovativa and Industria 4.0 credits can reduce the effective rate significantly. The Forfettario regime (Ditta Individuale) offers 5-15% flat tax up to €85K revenue.

Is a commercialista (accountant) mandatory?

Practically yes. SRL/SPA require double-entry bookkeeping, monthly/quarterly IVA returns, annual financial statements and electronic invoicing management. Monthly fees range €150-€800 depending on size. Our setup package includes the first 3 months of commercialista service; afterwards we hand over to vetted partners.

What are PEC and SPID, and why are they required?

PEC (Posta Elettronica Certificata): legally certified email — mandatory for official correspondence with Camera di Commercio, Agenzia delle Entrate and courts. SPID (Sistema Pubblico di Identità Digitale): digital identity for public services, electronic signatures and tax dashboard access. We activate both during formation.

Can I sell to other EU countries?

Yes, frictionlessly. Free movement of goods applies across the EU. For B2C e-commerce above €10,000/year, the OSS (One-Stop-Shop) IVA regime lets you file a single return for all EU sales. For B2B, the reverse-charge mechanism applies. We assist with correct IVA registration in target countries.

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Forming a Company in Italy: SRL, SRLS, Notaio and Camera di Commercio (2026 Guide)

Since 2012, incorporating in Italy has been democratised: SRL Semplificata (SRLS) lets non-EU founders open an Italian Limited with only €1 capital using a standard notary-fee-free template. A regular SRL needs €10,000; an SpA €50,000. The flow is: Codice Fiscale → Notaio → Camera di Commercio + REA → Agenzia delle Entrate (Partita IVA) → INPS/INAIL → PEC + Codice Univoco → SDI hub.

SRL vs SRLS vs SpA vs Ditta Individuale: which to pick

The Italian legal-form landscape:

FormMin capitalLiabilityTaxationSet-up cost
SRLS (Simplified)€1LimitedIRES 24% + IRAP 3.9%€300–€600
SRL standard€10,000LimitedIRES 24% + IRAP 3.9%€2,500–€4,500
SpA€50,000LimitedIRES 24% + IRAP 3.9%€5,500–€8,000
Ditta Individuale€0UnlimitedIRPEF or Forfettario€200–€500
SAS / SNC€0MixedIRPEF€600–€1,200

Notaio: Italy's mandatory founding figure

SRL, SRLS and SpA incorporations are executed before a Notaio (notary). This is Italy's only "publicus officialis" notary, which absorbs the role of a commercial-registry clerk elsewhere. Fees follow the Tariffa Notarile: typically €600–€1,000 for SRLS, €1,500–€2,500 for standard SRL. The Notaio also vets the Statuto (articles of association), drafts the Atto Costitutivo (act of incorporation) and files at the Camera di Commercio.

Camera di Commercio and the REA number

After the Notaio, the company is registered at the Camera di Commercio within 20 business days. Registration is evidenced by a Repertorio Economico Amministrativo (REA) number, formatted as "RM-1234567" — the two-letter prefix is the province code (RM Rome, MI Milan, FI Florence) followed by a sequential city number. The annual diritto annuale to the Camera ranges €100–€500.

Partita IVA, Codice Fiscale and the Forfettario regime

Partita IVA is the Italian VAT number (11 digits); Codice Fiscale is the 16-character tax code (similar to a national tax ID). A foreigner can obtain a Codice Fiscale free of charge through an Italian consulate in 1–2 weeks. The Forfettario regime is a generous gift to small self-employed and Ditta Individuale taxpayers: below €85,000 revenue, it swaps IRPEF + IRAP for a flat 15% (5% for the first 5 years on first-time start-ups). No VAT charged, simplified invoicing.

PEC and Codice Univoco: digital identity components

From the moment a company registers at the Camera di Commercio, a PEC mailbox is mandatory. Without PEC no invoice can be issued, no official correspondence sent. The Codice Univoco is the 7-character SDI recipient code; once activated together with PEC, inbound invoices land automatically in the company SDI portal. Aruba, Namirial and InfoCert are the main providers.

INPS + INAIL social-security registrations

If the SRL founder also works in the company, registration with INPS Gestione Separata or INPS Artigiani/Commercianti is required. The former carries ~26% social-security on income, the latter a fixed annual contribution around €4,300 plus a ~22% top-up. INAIL (workplace-accident insurance) costs €300–€2,000 a year depending on activity risk class.

Bank account: Intesa, UniCredit, Fineco, Revolut Business

A bank account is required to deposit SRL capital. Traditional banks (Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit, Banco BPM, BPER) ask non-resident founders for KYC + Italian-address documentation + Codice Fiscale + Visura Camerale, taking 3–6 weeks. Fineco, Banca Sella + Hype, Revolut Business, Qonto IT (French) and N26 Business onboard in 3–7 days but offer thinner SDI/invoice integration.

Timeline and total cost (2026 reference)

Practical scheduling:

  • Week 1: Codice Fiscale + AdE consular application
  • Weeks 2–3: Notaio + Statuto + Atto Costitutivo
  • Week 4: Camera di Commercio + REA + Partita IVA
  • Week 5: INPS + INAIL + PEC + Codice Univoco
  • Week 6: bank account + Visura Camerale
  • Total SRLS: €1,800–€2,800
  • Total standard SRL: €4,500–€6,500
  • Annual operating cost (commercialista + Camera + payroll): €2,500–€4,500

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