Open a company in Italy — Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about company formation in Italy. Fees, timeline, VAT rates, required documents, and invoicing compliance.

Key Facts

Capital city: Rome
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Standard VAT: 22%
Reduced VAT: 10%
Min. share capital: €1 (SRL)
Formation time: 10–20 days
Formation fee: €500–2,500

Available Company Types

SRL
SPA
Partita IVA

E-Invoicing Format

Fattura Elettronica / PEPPOL (mandatory)

Required Invoice Fields in Italy

These fields are mandatory on every compliant invoice.

Partita IVA

Buyer VAT ID

Seller VAT ID

Invoice date

Invoice number

Line items

SDI code

Source: Italy tax authority

VAT Reverse-Charge for Italy

When selling B2B cross-border from or to Italy, the reverse-charge mechanism applies. Atlas-EU detects this automatically.

Threshold: B2B cross-border within EU.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum share capital for a company in Italy?

The minimum share capital in Italy is €1 (SRL).

How long does it take to register a company in Italy?

Company formation in Italy typically takes 10–20 days.

What is the VAT rate in Italy?

The standard VAT rate in Italy is 22%. The reduced rate is 10%.

Not covered in this guide: Actual company registration filing (we provide guidance, not filing services); bank account/EMI integration; tax return filing; payroll/HR.