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Accounting and Tax Services for Foreign Companies in Italy

Accounting and bookkeeping

Entering Italy

For companies establishing a presence in Italy for the first time, we manage the entire setup process — from choosing the right legal structure to the first day of operations.

  • Choosing the right legal entity (subsidiary, branch, or representative office)

  • Company incorporation and registration with the Italian Business Register

  • VAT number and fiscal representation

  • Tax codes for directors and shareholders

  • Powers of attorney and notarial deeds

  • Bank account opening

  • First employment contracts and payroll setup

  • Lease agreements for offices or operational spaces

  • Liaison with notaries, embassies, and Italian authorities

  • Visa and residence permit advisory (through our trusted network)

Payroll services in Italy

Operating in Italy

For companies already established in Italy that need ongoing support — compliance, payroll, and the day‑to‑day issues that arise when running a business in a complex regulatory environment.

  • Tax and social security compliance

  • Bookkeeping, financial statements, and reporting to headquarters

  • Payroll and labour law advisory

  • Review and adaptation of employment contracts to Italian law and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (C.C.N.L. in Italy)

  • Service agreements with parent company

  • Shareholders’ and board meetings

  • Accreditation and registration requirements from Italian clients or suppliers

  • Counterpart reliability checks and referrals to other professionals when needed

Corporate tax advisory

Growing or Restructuring in Italy

For companies considering acquisitions, mergers, or corporate reorganizations in Italy.

  • M&A transactions and due diligence support

  • Corporate restructuring and reorganization

  • Coordination with corporate lawyers and financial advisors (through our trusted network)

Fiscal representation

International Airlines Operating in Italy

We are one of the very few Italian Commercialisti with direct, long-standing experience in the aviation sector. 10 international carriers currently supported. 28 assisted since 2002.

  • Fiscal representation in Italy

  • Tax and fiscal advisory for BSP and CASS entry procedures

  • VAT registration and exemption advisory

  • Bookkeeping and tax returns

  • Liaison with Italian tax and customs authorities

Our services: frequently asked questions

What services do you provide to a foreign company?

Company incorporation and registration, tax codes, powers of attorney and apostilles, bank account opening, bookkeeping and financial statements, tax compliance, payroll and labour law advisory, corporate law, VAT fiscal representation and M&A support — the entire life cycle of your presence in Italy.

The main options are: S.r.l. (a stand-alone subsidiary), **branch / permanent establishment** (a secondary office of the parent company) and **representative office** (promotional activity only, no sales). We help you choose the right structure based on your objectives and your tax position.

Yes: bookkeeping, statutory financial statements and reporting to the parent company, together with VAT, corporate income tax and social security obligations and their periodic deadlines.

Yes: payroll processing and labour law advisory, with contracts adapted to Italian law and to the applicable national collective agreement (CCNL), including INPS and INAIL registrations

 It is the appointment of an Italian VAT fiscal representative for non-resident entities: essential, for example, for many airlines and international operators. It is one of our long-standing specialisations