9.1 Corporate Taxation Italian companies are subject to two main taxes: Taxable income is calculated according to Italian GAAP, with adjustments for non-deductible expenses and exemptions. Losses may be carried forward indefinitely, subject to limits. 9.2 VAT and Indirect Taxes Italy applies a standard VAT […]
7.1 Executive Roles and Titles Italian companies typically appoint executives such as: Amministratore Delegato (CEO) – Chief executive with delegated powers Direttore Generale – General manager overseeing operations Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Responsible for financial strategy and reporting Board Chair – Leads board meetings […]
6.1 Accounting Standards Italian companies generally follow the Italian GAAP (OIC) for statutory reporting. Listed companies and large groups must use IFRS as adopted by the EU. The choice of standards depends on company type, size, and listing status. 6.2 Bookkeeping Requirements All companies must […]
4.1 Appointment and Eligibility Directors are appointed by shareholders and must meet basic eligibility criteria: Be at least 18 years old Hold a valid Italian tax code (codice fiscale) Not be disqualified or bankrupt Foreign nationals may serve as directors, subject to reciprocity rules. Residency […]
An Overview of Italian Taxes Due By Corporate Bodies Carrying on Business in Italy Italian resident corporations and foreign companies operating in Italy through an Italian branch/permanent establishment, as well as a number of other entities that are treated as corporations are subject to two […]
Compliance with Tax and Social Regulations Moving to Italy as a digital nomad comports the payment of income taxes, social security contributions according to the rules applicable to your specific situation. It is clear, from the tenor of the digital nomad visa/permesso legislation that Italy intends digital […]
Under current Italian tax residence rules you are considered as either tax resident or not for any full tax (calendar) year – there is no split year concept, except in some limited circumstances – and you will deemed resident in Italy under the Italian statutory […]
Tax in Italy Your liability to tax in Italy depends primarily (but not, by any means, only) on your tax residence status. If you are tax resident (read this article for an explanation of what this means) in Italy in any year – and you […]
This guide is intended to give a high level introduction to carrying on business in Italy 1. Legal Background 2. Business Structures 3. Shareholders and Members 4. Directors and Management 5. Conducting Business 6. Accounting and Reporting 7. Executive Performance and Compensation 8. Employment Matters […]
Italy has a number of Special Tax Regimes. By special we mean regimes that offer more favorable rates of tax or more favorable methods of calculating the tax base, compared to the rules applicable to standard income tax and the relevant scale rates of tax. […]
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