Company Formation · Europe
Italy
We form Italian limited companies (S.r.l.). A notary is required. We also advise on business banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration.
- Entity
- S.r.l.
- Visit
- A visit may be required for identification or banking
- Timeframe
- Typically 3–8 weeks
- Typical cost
- Notary and registry fees. Budget more than a simple UK or Estonian filing.
Country overview
About Italy
Italy is a republic in southern Europe. Rome is the capital. About 59 million people live here. It borders France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia, with coasts on the Mediterranean. Italian is the official language. The euro is the currency.
Italy is a founding member of the European Union, in the euro area, and in Schengen. Milan is the commercial and financial centre. The country has a large manufacturing and services economy. An Italian company sits inside the single market.
Brikseka forms Italian companies. The usual vehicle is a società a responsabilità limitata (S.r.l.). A notary is required. Company documents can often be prepared remotely; identification, banking, or immigration may still require travel.
We then advise on a business bank account and payment gateways such as Stripe and PayPal. Approvals are decided by the providers. If your aim is to live in Italy, company formation is not a residence permit — that is a separate immigration file, which we also advise on.
Company formation
We form an S.r.l. with an Italian notary, then stay with the file through banking and payments.
European Union
A founding EU member, in Schengen and the euro area. An Italian company sits inside the single market.
Rome and Milan
Rome is the capital; Milan is the commercial centre, with a substantial manufacturing and services economy.
Tax setting
Corporate income tax (IRES) is published at 24 percent, with a regional production tax (IRAP) in addition. We confirm the live position before you proceed.
How we work
From briefing to a registered company
Briefing
We review your business, the right entity for this country, costs, and whether a visit is likely.
Company formation
Local counsel, notary where required, and the commercial register. We coordinate the documents through to a registered company.
Banking and payments
After the company exists, we prepare applications for a business account and payment gateways.
After incorporation
Statutory records, a named contact, and introductions to accounting so the company can operate.
Also available
Business immigration
Forming a company in Italy does not grant the right to live there. If you intend to relocate, we also advise on Italy business immigration — including Italia Startup Visa. Requirements, capital, and processing times are confirmed before any engagement.
After the company exists
Payment gateways
- Stripe, subject to Stripe’s approval
- PayPal Business, subject to PayPal’s approval
Operating stack
Business banking
- Italian banks typically expect a local connection
- Wise Business, opened in the company name, subject to Wise’s approval
Provider lists are indicative. We confirm current availability, government fees, and account-opening requirements during consultation.
Business Tools covers payment gateways, business accounts, email, websites, and related tools after the company exists.
Consultation
Start a confidential conversation
Tell us what you are building or where you need to move. We respond within one business day.