48 articles found in Italy

Italian technology manufacturers must comply with EU Regulation 2021/821, which governs the export, brokering, and transit of dual-use items that can be used for both civil and military purposes. The...

Italy Golden Power Regulations and Foreign Investment FAQ If you are planning an acquisition or a significant investment in Italy, the state's "Golden Power" rules are your biggest regulatory hurdle....

If you are hurt in Italy, call 112, get medical help, take photos, collect witness details, and identify all vehicles and insurance companies before leaving the scene. The CAI or...

When a foreigner who owns Italian property dies, Italian authorities usually apply the law of the deceased's last habitual residence, unless a valid will chose another national law under EU...

Most foreigners can legally buy real estate in Italy, but non-EU buyers must satisfy the Reciprocity Principle or hold a valid Italian residence permit. US, UK and Australian citizens generally...

An SRL (Società a Responsabilità Limitata) is Italy's private limited liability company — the local equivalent of a US LLC or a UK private limited company (Ltd). It gives shareholders...

The ultimate corporate shield: Implementing a localized 231 Model is the only legal defense to protect your Italian subsidiary from criminal liability and devastating operational bans. Global policies will fail:...

Buying commercial real estate in Italy gives foreign companies direct access to a major European market. However, the transaction demands navigating a formal civil law system where administrative mistakes are...

Double-Signature Rule: Under Italian law, unfair or onerous clauses (clausole vessatorie) must be specifically approved in writing with a second signature to be enforceable. Governing Law Limits: Choosing foreign law...

30-day deadline: Foreign creditors must submit formal claims within 30 days before the scheduled creditors' hearing to avoid late penalties. Translate and authenticate: Italian bankruptcy courts strictly require sworn Italian...

Italian commercial litigation operates strictly on paper or electronic filings in Italian. You must provide sworn translations for all foreign evidence. First-instance commercial trials in Italy usually take two to...

Non-EU merchants must follow the centralized European Union Customs Code (UCC) while navigating enforcement by the Italian Customs Agency (ADM). Importing goods into Italy without a valid Economic Operators Registration...

Buyers of distressed Italian assets must comply with the Codice della Crisi d'Impresa e dell'Insolvenza (Italian Insolvency Code) to shield against future liabilities. Standard corporate restructuring and debt-for-equity swaps take...

Foreign creditors must file claims at least 30 days before the first creditors' hearing. The composizione negoziata allows Italian companies to restructure debt confidentially before formal bankruptcy. Italian courts require...

Italy 2026 Foreign Direct Investment Registration Updates Italy allows foreign investors to register limited liability companies (S.r.l.) entirely remotely via authenticated digital platforms. The Golden Power screening mechanism requires operational...

Progressive notice periods: Statutory notice periods in Italy scale from one to six months based on the agent's years of service. You cannot contractually reduce these minimums. Just cause exception:...

Italy Corporate Restructuring Checklist for Multinational Firms Mandatory monitoring: The Italian Crisis and Insolvency Code (CCII) requires companies to implement internal systems that detect financial distress early. Director liability: Failure...

Key Takeaways Hiring independent contractors in Italy provides flexibility for foreign businesses, but it requires strict adherence to local autonomy rules to avoid severe misclassification penalties. You must structure the...

CSRD Expansion: Starting in 2026 for the 2025 financial year, the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires large private Italian subsidiaries to publish detailed, audited ESG reports. Whistleblower Mandates:...

Secure an EORI Number: Foreign businesses must obtain an Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number to legally import commercial goods into Italy and the broader European Union. Prevent Invoice...