We assist foreign companies in setting up a subsidiary or a permanent establishment in Italy, including meeting all the tax and VAT obligations.

Establishment of Subsidiaries and Permanent Establishments
We assist foreign firms throughout the entire setup process within Italy, including legal, notarial, and tax-related aspects such as registration of the company. The most common legal structure is the limited liability company, which is regulated by various rules relating to capital, governance, and audit requirements. We assist in the registration of a permanent establishment, including tax setup within Italy, dealing with authorities and notaries, depending upon an individual’s requirements.

VAT Registration and Direct Identification
Non-resident companies carrying out taxable activities in Italy must either apply for direct VAT identification or appoint a fiscal representative (mandatory for non-EU companies). We support clients with VAT registration, compliance, VAT returns, Intrastat reporting, and related obligations.

Cross-Border VAT and E-Commerce
We advise on VAT treatment of intra-Community transactions, triangular transactions, and cross-border e-commerce. Special attention is given to documentation requirements, VAT thresholds, and registration obligations in Italy.

International Tax Law
We specialize in delivering extensive advice on international taxation, including permanent establishments, withholding taxes, treaties on double taxation, and tax residency of individuals. The aim is to avoid any form of double taxation and take steps to ensure tax efficiency and compliance with the tax law.