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Company registration in Italy in 2026
A limited liability company with capital from €1 in the simplified form or from €10,000 in the standard form, registration with the chamber of commerce business register and 24% corporate tax. We handle it end to end.
In Italy a company is most often formed as a limited liability company. There are two options: a simplified company with capital from €1 to €10,000, formed only by individuals using a standard deed, and a standard one with capital from €10,000, about $11,300. For the simplified company the law removed the notary fee and the stamp and secretarial duties: what remains is the fixed registration tax and the chamber of commerce fee for the first entry, about €200.
The company pays 24% corporate income tax and the 3.9% regional production tax, which regions can move by up to 0.92 points. VAT is 22%.
How to register a company in Italy: steps and timelines
| Step | What happens | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tax codes | an Italian tax code for each founder and director | from a few days, via a consulate or the tax office |
| 2. Deed of incorporation | a public deed before a notary; the standard form for a simplified company | 1-2 weeks to agree |
| 3. Capital | paying in capital; for a standard company at least 25% of cash contributions at formation | a few days |
| 4. Business register | the notary files the deed with the chamber of commerce register | usually a few days |
| 5. Tax number and VAT | a single filing with the chamber of commerce that also registers with the tax office | together with the register |
How much does it cost to open a company in Italy in 2026
Dollar amounts use the European Central Bank rate of 5 October 2026, rounded up.
| Payment | Simplified company | Standard company |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum capital | from €1 | €10,000, ~$11,300 |
| Notary fee | not charged | per the notary's tariff |
| Stamp and secretarial duties | exempt | payable |
| Chamber of commerce fee for the first entry | ~€200, ~$230 | ~€200, ~$230 |
| Registration tax | fixed | fixed |
Turnkey registration is in the price table below; a manager in the chat will calculate the total for your structure.
About $230 in fees, but no notary will start without an Italian tax code
The law does not stop you from registering a company on your own. But mistakes cost more than the fees: no Italian tax code for a founder or director, a simplified company for a corporate founder although only individuals may use it, documents without an apostille and certified Italian translation, an activity that needs a licence or municipal notice before trading. Murblz support removes these risks: we obtain the tax codes, choose the company form, prepare the deed with the notary, enter the company in the chamber of commerce register, register for VAT and check licences. We guarantee professional work and a transparent process, and in most cases a result on the first application.
Company registration in Italy with our support starts from $8,700; a manager will calculate the total in the chat.
Why registration gets delayed
- A foreign founder or director has no Italian tax code.
- The simplified form is chosen for a corporate founder, although it is available only to individuals.
- Foreigners' documents lack an apostille or a certified Italian translation.
- The activity needs a licence or a notice to the municipality before trading starts.
What we do
We choose the company form, obtain tax codes, prepare the deed and accompany you at the notary, register the company with the business register and tax office, and help with the bank account and bookkeeping. More on taxes is on our Italy taxes page.
Fees
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Company registration (SRL, limited liability company) | from €7 720 |
We will calculate online the cost of registering and running your company for the first year.
See also
Business account · Personal account · Investment property · Country taxes · All country programs
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Opening a company in Italy?
We choose the Italian company form, obtain tax codes for the founders, prepare the notary documents and help with the account and bookkeeping. The catalogue covers every country.
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