Company formation & legal forms
Guides on choosing a legal form and setting up your company — from sole proprietorship to GmbH, UG and beyond.
How to open an e-commerce from scratch: a step-by-step guide
How to open an e-commerce from scratch, build an online store and start selling. A step-by-step guide to costs, platforms, payments and growth in Italy.
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How to open a VAT number: procedure, costs and requirements
How to open a VAT number in Italy: requirements, procedure, costs, timings, the flat-rate scheme and the main obligations to know before you start.
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Business ideas: which business to start in Italy in 2026
Discover the best business ideas to start in 2026: profitable, online and low-cost activities, growing sectors and how to pick the right idea.
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Simplified limited liability company: is the SRLS right for your business?
Practical guide to simplified limited liability companies (SRLS) in Italy: how to open one, tax rules, legal requirements, and how they differ from traditional SRLs.
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How to open an S.r.l.: costs, requirements and how it works
Find out how to open an S.r.l., what the requirements are, the setup and running costs, and how a limited liability company works in Italy.
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S.a.s.: how it works, costs, pros and cons
What a società in accomandita semplice (S.a.s.) is, the role of the partners, the costs, and the pros and cons.
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S.n.c.: how it works, requirements and costs
What a società in nome collettivo (SNC, general partnership) is, how it works, and what it costs to set up and run.
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Sole proprietorship guide: setup, management, and costs
What a sole proprietorship is, its legal nature, how to set one up, the running costs, and everything else you need to know.
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Legal forms of business in Italy: what they are and how to choose
A guide to choosing a legal form for your business in Italy. Sole proprietorship, SNC, SRL, SPA: the full list, examples and key differences.
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