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Subsidiary vs. Branch in Italy

Foreign companies that want to start doing business in Italy in 2024 may register under one of the legal entities that are available under the Italian legislation or they may operate through a branch or a subsidiary. There are important differences between the two types of companies that should be known by the businessmen and our team of lawyers…

Corporate Tax in Italy

The corporate tax is one of the main taxes charged to companies for their commercial activities in Italy. The rates for corporate tax decreased in the last years from 53.20% in 1996, to 37.25% in 2006 and it reached 24% in 2018. The corporate tax rate includes the IRES and IRAP, other components of the main tax, which generally have to be…

Recognition of Foreign Judgments in Italy

The foreign entrepreneurs who are running different businesses in Italy may need to enforce a court judgment from abroad and they should know a few details about the legal procedure. A foreign judgment is recognized in Italy and can be enforced according to the Private International Law Act that came into force in 1996. Even if…

Arbitration in Italy

Arbitration is a method for settling a dispute that is chosen by many entrepreneurs who are running different types of businesses abroad and who don’t want to go in court to solve varied problems. Trials might take to long, therefore, arbitration might be the optimal solution. Arbitration can be applied for civil and…

Power of Attorney in Italy

Foreign persons who need to perform different legal actions in Italy and can’t be physically present in the country to handle these procedures or who prefer to delegate someone else can give the power of attorney to another person. This document is called “procura generale” or “procura speciale” in Italian and it must be drafted…

Employment Law in Italy

Every local or foreign citizen working legally in Italy must sign an employment contract, in accordance with the provisions of the Italian employment law. The employment contract, which has to be signed by both the employer and the employee, must contain information related to the employee, taxes which have to be paid by both parties, the profession of the employee and…

Purchasing a Property in Italy

Before you buy a house in Italy it is best to verify the property, with the legal support of our Italian lawyers who can offer real estate due diligence procedures which will secure the success of the purchase. The procedure itself is rather complex, and it is highly recommended to receive professional assistance on the legislation in the field…

Divorce in Italy

The Italian family law is regulated by the Civil Code, which prescribes the legal framework for family related matters, such as marriage, divorce, divorce proceedings, regulations concerning the rights of children, including during and after the separation of the parents (child support and child maintenance). Quick Facts Divorce legislation in Italy - Civil Law, - Fast-Track Divorce…

EORI Registration in Italy

The EORI number consists of a unique identification code that will be issued by the Italian Customs Authorities to all companies carrying out intra-community supplies of goods. The EORI registration system was created to provide easy access and this is why it is organized at the level of each EU country and a European level. Our team of…

Legal Services in Italy

Our law firm in Italy can provide numerous legal services that can be requested by both local and foreign investors, but also by natural persons interested in any civil matter. Persons interested in starting a business in Italy can request from our Italian law firm in-depth legal advice and legal representation on various matters pertaining to the commercial law, such as the procedure…