With an international perspective and mindset, our firm represents foreign individual clients and companies who wish to invest or start a business in Italy, buy a property in Italy or expand a business and commercial activity in Italy.

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Investing or starting a business abroad means navigating local laws, administrative procedures, market practices, and key local stakeholders.

 

Our mission is to provide our International clients with a clear vision, a tailored strategy, and reliable legal guidance to approach their project in Italy with confidence.

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Our legal consulting includes a preliminary phase, to examine the investment opportunities in Italy, followed by a planning phase to develope the best investment and business strategies in compliance with Italian law.

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Our firm provides legal services in both English and French, facilitating the communication and eliminating language barriers to carrying out your project in Italy.

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Our Areas of Expertise

 

More specifically, our consulting services cover the following activities:

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• Real estate investments in Italy

• Entrepreneurial projects in Italy

• Opening a VAT number and sole proprietorship in Italy

• Establishing commercial companies in Italy

• Setting up a branch office in Italy for a foreign company

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In these cases, consulting can be provided in English or French.

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Investing in Real Estate in Italy: Safely Buying Property in Italy

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Italy represents a particularly attractive destination for foreign investors and English-speaking buyers looking to purchase a second home, make a buy-to-let investment, or acquire property as part of a professional project.

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However, purchasing real estate in Italy requires careful analysis of legal, town planning, land registry, and administrative aspects.

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Our firm supports clients at every stage of their real estate investment project in Italy, drawing on in-depth knowledge of the Italian property market, its key players, applicable regulations, and administrative procedures.

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We assist, in particular, in:

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• Analyzing property documentation;

• Verifying town planning and land registry compliance;

• Guiding and supporting clients through negotiations;

• Drafting and reviewing contracts;

• Managing the necessary formal procedures for the acquisition.

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Our goal is to enable foreign clients to invest in Italy with a clear understanding of every step and the legal implications of their acquisition.

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Over the years, we have also built a network of professionals across the entire Italian territory, comprising the various actors involved in the property acquisition process. This structure enables us to coordinate the different project phases more efficiently and streamline the process.

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Establishing and Developing an Entrepreneurial Project in Italy: Support for Foreign and English-Speaking Entrepreneurs

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Are you looking to start a business in Italy, expand your activity into the Italian market, or extend an enterprise already established abroad?

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Our firm supports foreign entrepreneurs and companies in defining and executing their business projects in Italy.

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We assist in developing strategies tailored to the client's objectives and can participate in crafting a customized business plan for growing your activity in the Italian market.

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Our legal assistance covers, in particular:

• Establishing subsidiaries and branch offices in Italy;

• Opening representative offices;

• Setting up startups;

• Handling mergers and acquisitions;

• Managing legal matters related to expanding a commercial business in Italy.

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We also support companies in the legal protection of their trademarks, inventions, and other intellectual property assets to secure their business development in the Italian market.

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Opening an Independent Activity and Obtaining a VAT Number in Italy: Starting a Professional Business in Italy

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Starting an independent activity in Italy requires several preliminary decisions and a precise understanding of the Italian legal and administrative framework.

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Depending on the intended project, key considerations include:

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• The nature and scale of the business;

• The projected turnover;

• The sector of activity;

• The applicable liability regime;

• The potential presence of partners or shareholders;

• The initial capital and required investments.

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The procedures involved in setting up a business and obtaining an Italian VAT number (Partita IVA) can be complex for a foreign entrepreneur unfamiliar with the Italian administrative system.

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Our firm, in collaboration with our network of specialized professionals, supports clients throughout these various stages to simplify administrative procedures and ensure an efficient launch of their business in Italy.

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Setting Up a Company in Italy: Incorporation of Italian Companies (SRL, SPA, and Startups)

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Our firm supports foreign entrepreneurs wishing to establish a company in Italy and develop a commercial or entrepreneurial activity in the country.

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We assist our clients in selecting the best legal form for their project, particularly for the incorporation of:

• SRL (Italian Limited Liability Company);

• SPA (Italian Joint-Stock Company);

• Innovative Startups;

• Other corporate structures provided for under Italian law.

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Every entrepreneurial project has specific characteristics. Selecting the legal structure must therefore be carried out taking into account the nature of the business, projected investments, number of partners or shareholders, and growth objectives.

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Our assistance covers the main legal and administrative aspects associated with starting a business in Italy, including:

• Selecting the legal form;

• Preparing founding documentation;

• Drafting the memorandum and articles of association;

• Managing the administrative procedures required to launch operations;

• Obtaining the VAT number;

• Registering with the Italian Business Register (Registro delle Imprese).

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Our goal is to streamline Italian legal and administrative complexities, allowing our clients to focus on the growth and development of their project.

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Opening a Branch Office in Italy for a Foreign Company: Expanding a Foreign Enterprise into the Italian Market

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Our firm supports entrepreneurs and foreign companies that already have an established structure in their home country and wish to carry out stable business activities in Italy through a branch of a foreign company (branch office).

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Opening a branch allows a foreign company to establish a physical presence and operate directly in Italian territory while maintaining the legal link to the parent company.

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This solution can provide an efficient framework for companies looking to enter the Italian market and expand their operations in Italy.

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Our firm assists clients with all the necessary procedures for opening a branch, including:

• Analyzing the legal structure of the foreign company;

• Preparing and filing the required corporate documentation;

• Depositing foreign corporate documents with the competent Italian authorities;

• Registering with the Italian Business Register (Registro delle Imprese);

• Managing formalities with the Chamber of Commerce;

• Handling administrative procedures with the relevant authorities, including the Italian tax authorities.

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Through our legal guidance and network of professionals, we help foreign companies structure their establishment in Italy in full compliance with Italian regulations, facilitating the entry of their business or brand into the Italian market.

 

Legal Support in English for Your Project in Italy

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Investing, purchasing real estate, or starting a business in a foreign country requires being able to rely on professionals who understand both the client's project and the local legal framework.

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Our firm provides International English-speaking clients with tailored legal support in English at every stage of their project.

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Whether you wish to buy a house or apartment in Italy, make a real estate investment, set up an Italian company, launch an independent business, or expand your enterprise into the Italian market, we assist you in defining and executing your project.

 

Contact our firm to receive personalized legal assistance in English or French for investing, purchasing property, or growing your business in Italy.

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