Company Incorporation in Italy for Foreign Investors
Establishment of companies, mergers, and acquisitions for Italian and foreign companies.
Forming a company in Italy legally requires a notarial deed. One flawed clause in your Articles of Association can mean rejected filings, weeks of delay, or personal liability. We remove that risk — and you never need to fly to Rome to sign.
Setting up a company in Italy requires a public notarial deed, there are no exceptions for SRL, SPA, or branch office structures. Notary Nicola Giovanni Cerini, based in Rome, guides foreign entrepreneurs through every legal step, in English, with full transparency on costs and timelines. You work directly with the notarial office that drafts, executes and files your deed — not an intermediary.
Company Incorporation Services
SRL Formation Incorporation of an Italian limited-liability company (SRL), from €1 simplified to €10,000 standard capital. The default structure for most foreign SMEs and startups.
SPA Formation Incorporation of a joint-stock company (SPA) for larger capital, public-funding or IPO plans. Minimum capital €50,000.
Italian Branch Office Registration of a secondary establishment of your foreign parent company, for market entry without a separate Italian entity..
Italian Branch Office Registration of a secondary establishment of your foreign parent company, for market entry without a separate Italian entity..
Corporate Transactions Share transfers (cessione di quote), capital increases, mergers and demergers, and amendments to the by-laws — all notarized under Italian law.
Cross-Border Structures Incorporations involving foreign parent companies, dual-jurisdiction shareholder agreements and apostille chains (U.S., U.K., German, UAE)
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Company Formation in Italy: Frequently Asked Questions
1 Preliminary Consultation & Structure Assessment
Yes, both SRL and SPA permit full foreign ownership, with no residency requirement for shareholders or directors.
Can I form an Italian company without travelling to Italy?
In many cases yes, through an apostilled Power of Attorney granted to a representative in Italy.
How much does it cost to form an SRL in Italy?
Typically €1,500–€3,000 plus your share capital; you receive a written estimate after the assessment
How long does company formation take?
Usually 10–20 business days once your apostilled documents are ready.
Do I need an Italian tax code (Codice Fiscale)?
Yes, both SRL and SPA permit full foreign ownership, with no residency requirement for shareholders or directors.
What is the minimum share capital?
From €1 for a simplified SRL, or €10,000 for a standard SRL; €50,000 for an SPA.
Do I need an Italian tax code (Codice Fiscale)?
Yes — each shareholder needs one, obtainable from an Italian consulate; we guide you through it.
What documents do foreign shareholders need?
An apostilled passport, Codice Fiscale, proof of address, and for corporate shareholders an apostilled Certificate of Incorporation.
