Guides on Italian SRLs, company formation, and tax
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SRL Guides
12 guides
What Is an SRL in Italy? Definition and Structure
An Italian SRL is Italy's private limited liability company (Art. 2462 CC). Learn about quotas, min capital, IRES 24%, and how it differs from a US LLC or UK Ltd.
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SRL vs SRLS in Italy: Key Differences
Compare standard SRL, capital-reduced SRL, and SRLS in Italy. See the three-way table covering bylaws, capital, members, notary fees, and the 1/5 reserve rule. Decide which fits your business.
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SRL vs S.p.A. Italy: Full Comparison Guide
Compare Italy's SRL and S.p.A.: capital €10k vs €50k, governance models, audit thresholds, and when foreign founders choose each. Expert guide.
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LLC Equivalent in Italy: SRL vs US LLC
Italian SRL vs US LLC: compare structure, capital, IRES taxation, and US check-the-box eligibility. No pass-through in Italy. Consult an adviser.
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SRL Share Capital in Italy: €1 to €10,000
Italian SRL capital can start at €1 or €10,000. Understand paid-in rules, the 1/5 reserve, and director duties when losses erode capital.
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SRL Directors and Shareholders in Italy
Italian SRL directors and shareholders explained: sole director vs board, Art. 2476 liability rules, decision thresholds, and mandatory sindaco requirements.
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Single-Member SRL Italy: Rules, Liability and Filing
Learn the capital payment, liability trap and 30-day filing rules for a single-member SRL (unipersonale) in Italy under Art. 2462 and 2470 CC.
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SRL Taxation and Dividends in Italy
How Italian SRLs are taxed: IRES 24%, IRAP 3.9%, dividend withholding 26% or treaty rates. Clear rates, filing calendar, and non-resident guide. No personal advice.
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SRL Accounting and Compliance Italy
Annual accounting, bilancio filing, IRES, IRAP, VAT returns, and e-invoicing rules for an Italian SRL. Compliance calendar, audit thresholds, and bookkeeping requirements explained.
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How to Register an SRL in Italy: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to register an Italian SRL step by step: codice fiscale, notarial deed, Partita IVA, PEC, and bank account. Non-resident POA route included.
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Cost to Open an SRL in Italy: Full 2026 Fee Guide
See every fee to open an SRL in Italy: government taxes, notary costs, and annual charges. SRL vs. SRLS cost comparison. Free quote from our Milan and Rome offices.
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SRL for Non-Residents Italy: Foreign Founders Guide
Open an Italian SRL as a non-resident. Covers reciprocity rules, codice fiscale, remote incorporation via power of attorney, and tax for foreign owners.
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How to Open a Company in Italy: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to open a company in Italy in 10 steps. Covers entity types, notary deed, Registro Imprese filing, Partita IVA, and what non-residents can do remotely.
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Company Formation Requirements Italy
What documents and capital do you need to form a company in Italy? Codice fiscale, notary deed, registered office, PEC, UBO, full checklist for foreign founders.
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Company Formation Cost and Timeline in Italy
Find out how much it costs to set up a company in Italy and how long it takes. Itemized government fees, notary and professional costs, and a phased week-by-week timeline for SRL and SRLS, including for non-resident founders.
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Types of Companies in Italy: Full Guide
Compare SRL, SRLS, SpA, SNC, SAS and branch: liability, min capital and tax for each Italian legal form. Codice Civile cited throughout.
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Corporate Tax Rate in Italy: IRES, IRAP Guide
Italy levies 24% IRES and ~3.9% IRAP on companies. Rate tables, advance payment deadlines, dividend WHT, and 2025 updates for SRL owners in Italy.
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Italy VAT Rates and Registration Guide
Italy VAT rates: 22% standard, plus 10%, 5%, and 4% reduced rates. Covers Partita IVA registration, LIPE filings, annual return deadline, and reverse charge.
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