Guides for foreign founders in Italy
Practical answers on company formation, VAT, taxes and compliance for non-residents setting up or running an Italian company.
How Long Does It Take to Get an Italian VAT Number?
A practical, source-based timeline for non-residents: Italian VAT registration, direct identification, fiscal representatives, codice fiscale and VIES.
Read guideOpening an Italian Bank Account as a Non-Resident Founder
A practical guide for non-resident founders opening an Italian SRL business account: UBO checks, KYC documents, source of funds, timing and delays explained.
Read guideWhat Is an Italian Fiscal Representative (and Do You Need One)?
Italian fiscal representation explained: when it is mandatory, direct VAT identification, appointment formalities, liability, services, costs and sanctions.
Read guideItalian SRL vs. LLC vs. Ltd: What's the Difference?
Compare Italian SRL, US LLC and UK Ltd: taxation, incorporation, minimum capital and limited liability for founders choosing an Italian company with confidence.
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