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Open a Franchise Business in Italy

Italy is a country where franchising businesses have developed over the years at a steady rate. At the level of 2015, the number of franchising companies increased by 15% compared to 2008, while the companies' turnover increased by 4% (for the same period). Italy is one of the most important European markets for franchising businesses (the fourth European country). At…

Open a Shop in Italy

Although the e-commerce is developing at a very fast pace, traditional shopping (completed through regular shops) is still an important way of perfoming a business activity, especially in the large commercial centers. When opening a company in Italy that will perform its activities through a shop, the businessmen will have to complete specific activites. For example, it is necessary…

Legal Assistance for Import-Export Businesses in Italy

Importing and exporting activities in Italy are perfomed following specific regulations, depeding on the country with which the investors are starting a business contract. In the case of the countries which are members of the European Union (EU), the investors will follow simpler regulations under the agreements established as a part…

Open a Merchant Account in Italy

A merchant account in Italy is an alternative manner for the registration of the company’s daily transactions, which offers numerous advantages. It can reduce the time usually associated with paying for a certain product of service, as it does not involve a cash transaction. The merchant account is an attractive solution for both in-store payments, as well…

Intellectual Property Law in Italy

The intellectual property legislation in Italy is comprised of five major fields, which refer to the definition, registration and protection, time frame of intellectual property rights. Both natural persons and legal entities in Italy interested in protecting an intellectual property right on the Italian territory should know that the country has been a member state of the World Intellectual Property…

Insurance Law in Italy

Companies which are involved in insurance activities in Italy will need to follow the regulations applicable under the Insurance Law, that is comprised of several main regulations, depending on the specific object of activity. In Italy, insurance can be performed for life and non-life purposes and our team of Italian lawyers can offer legal assistance on the overall insurance legislation. Rules…

Drafting Contracts in Italy

Contracts in Italy have to be drafted following the regulations available under the Italian Contract Law. This rule is applicable regardless of the type of the contract signed by a natural person or a legal entity, When drafting a contract in Italy, the parties involved should make sure that the respective document offers the necessary…

Corporate Law in Italy

The corporate legislation available in Italy provides the legal framework applicable to commercial companies. Thus, investors who are considering opening a company in Italy are advised to study the provisions referring to the registration of a new business, the tax compliance applicable in this case, the legal entities which can be chosen by businessmen for incorporation, as…

Obtain a Death Certificate in Italy

Persons who are interested in obtaining a death certificate in Italy should know that this document is considered a vital one, thus it is registered with the Registrar of Vital Statistics. Information on such documents can be obtained in the city or the administrative territory in which the event took place. Our team of lawyers…

Obtain a Marriage Certificate in Italy

Foreign citizens can get married in Italy and the marriage procedure depends on the nationality of the applicants. Any marriage in Italy is registered through a marriage certificate, which is recorded by the Registrar of Vital Statistics. In order to obtain a marriage certificate in Italy, the applicants are required to submit a set of information related to the…