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Register a Company in Florence, Italy

Set up an SRL in Florence with our local office at Via Cavour 22. We handle notary, Registro Imprese filing, ATECO 2025, and artisan registration for foreign founders.

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Register a company in Florence, Italy, SRL Italy Florence office
Register a company in Florence, Italy, SRL Italy Florence office

Setting up a company in Florence, Italy means working with the Camera di Commercio della Città Metropolitana di Firenze, one of Italy's most active provincial chambers for fashion, artisan manufacturing, and agri-food businesses. The standard vehicle for foreign founders is the Italian SRL (Società a responsabilità limitata), which offers limited liability, flexible governance, and a minimum share capital of €1. Our Florence office at Via Cavour 22, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy handles the full process from notarial deed to Partita IVA registration.

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Why Florence for Your Italian Company?

Florence, Italy is one of the country's strongest regional economies for several internationally recognized sectors. Choosing Florence as your company's registered seat connects you to supplier networks, trade channels, and regulatory bodies built around these industries.

Fashion and leather goods. The Scandicci district, immediately west of Florence, hosts ateliers and suppliers for major luxury brands. An SRL registered in Florence gives direct access to this ecosystem for founders in fashion design, leather manufacturing, and accessories.

Tourism and hospitality. Florence attracts significant international visitor numbers year-round. SRLs providing hospitality, travel services, accommodation management, or tour operations benefit from the city's established tourism infrastructure and the reduced 10% IVA rate that applies to most hospitality services.

Artisan manufacturing. The Florentine tradition of artisan craft (jewelry, ceramics, leatherwork, restoration) is supported by a dedicated regulatory framework: the Albo delle Imprese Artigiane. SRLs in artisan production must register with this body in addition to the standard Registro delle Imprese.

Wine and agri-food. Tuscany is home to some of Italy's most recognized DOCG appellations: Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vernaccia di San Gimignano. SRLs producing or distributing DOCG wines face additional licensing requirements at both the national and consorzio level.

On tax, the standard national IRAP rate is 3.9%. The Tuscany region has authority to vary this by up to ±0.92 percentage points.

Formation Steps in Florence

The table below summarizes the Florence-specific formation path. For the full SRL formation process, see our full company formation guide for Italy and the step-by-step SRL registration guide.

StepActionWhoTimeline
1Obtain codice fiscale for all founders and directorsAgenzia delle Entrate / consulate1–5 days
2Prepare Power of Attorney (if remote); notarize and apostilleFounder's local notary5–15 days
3Draft atto costitutivo and statuto; sign notarial deed (Florence notary or digital video session)Italian notary1–2 days
4Notary deposits deed with Registro delle Imprese (Camera di Commercio Firenze)Notarywithin 20 days of deed (Art. 2330 CC)
5Registry issues iscrizione (registration certificate)Camera di Commercio Firenzewithin 10 days of deposit
6Comunicazione Unica: Partita IVA and INPS/INAIL registrationComUnica systemsame/next business day
7Open corporate bank account; deposit share capitalItalian bank1–3 business days
8Register PEC address for each director with Registro ImpreseDirectorrequired by 31 Oct 2025
9ATECO 2025 code assignment confirmedCamera di Commercio Firenzeat step 5
10Artisan Register dual-registration (if applicable)Albo Artigiani, Florence Chamber5–15 days additional

Estimated total timeline: 3–10 business days for the core company (steps 1–7, assuming the Power of Attorney is prepared in advance). Non-resident founders should add 2–4 weeks for PoA preparation.

Non-EU founders are subject to the condizione di reciprocità under Art. 16 Preleggi. EU citizens are exempt. US citizens may form an SRL subject to bilateral US-Italy treaty provisions.

Remote Formation via Power of Attorney

A non-resident founder who cannot travel to Italy can grant a Power of Attorney (Procura Speciale) to a local representative. The PoA must be notarized by a notary in the founder's home country and apostilled (or consular-legalized for countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention). The Florence notary then executes the deed on the founder's behalf.

Estimated PoA notarization cost: €200–€500. Apostille per document: €50–€300. Sworn translation per page: €30–€80. For a full guide, see forming an SRL as a non-resident.

Core Florence SRL formation path
  1. 01

    Codice fiscale

    For all founders and directors via the Agenzia delle Entrate or a consulate (1–5 days).

  2. 02

    Power of Attorney

    If remote, notarize and apostille a PoA at a local notary in the home country (5–15 days).

  3. 03

    Notarial deed

    The Italian notary drafts the atto costitutivo and statuto; the deed is signed (1–2 days).

  4. 04

    Deposit with Registro Imprese

    The notary deposits the deed with the Camera di Commercio Firenze within 20 days (Art. 2330 cc).

  5. 05

    Comunicazione Unica

    ComUnica issues the Partita IVA and INPS/INAIL registration (same/next business day).

Florence SRL Costs and Timeline

The figures below are estimated ranges from secondary sources. They reflect typical costs for a standard Florence SRL formation. All items carry verification flags and should not be treated as firm quotes.

Table: Florence SRL Cost Breakdown

ItemEstimated costNotes
Notary fees (atto costitutivo and statuto)€1,500–€3,500Varies by capital amount and notary
Registro delle Imprese filing fee€200–€400Camera di Commercio Firenze tariff
PoA notarization (if remote)€200–€500Payable in founder's home country
Apostille per document€50–€300Per document; varies by country
Sworn translation per page€30–€80Per page; Italian sworn translator
Professional formation service€1,000–€3,000Advisory, coordination, and filing
Total all-in range€4,000–€10,000Secondary estimate; see /pricing/ for firm quote

For a firm quote tailored to your company structure, contact our Florence office.

Estimated Florence SRL formation costs

€1,500–€3,500

Notary fees (atto costitutivo & statuto)

€200–€400

Registro delle Imprese filing fee

€1,000–€3,000

Professional formation service

€4,000–€10,000

Total all-in estimated range

Florence-Specific Regulatory Items

The sections below cover regulatory obligations that are specific to Florence and Tuscany. These items distinguish a Florence SRL from a company formed in any other Italian city and are the main reasons to read this page rather than a generic Italy formation guide.

ATECO 2025 Business Activity Classification

ATECO 2025 is Italy's updated business activity classification system, mandatory from 1 April 2025. All SRLs registered with the Camera di Commercio Firenze after that date must use ATECO 2025 codes. The new scheme replaces ATECO 2022, so competitor pages that still reference the old classification are outdated. ATECO 2025 is especially relevant for artisan, food, and wine businesses: the code assigned directly affects INPS contribution categories and, in some cases, licensing eligibility.

Artisan Register (Albo delle Imprese Artigiane)

An SRL whose primary activity is artisan production must register with the Albo delle Imprese Artigiane in addition to the standard Registro delle Imprese. This dual-registration requirement applies to companies engaged in:

  • Leather goods manufacturing
  • Artisan food production
  • Artisan restoration (furniture, artwork, architecture)
  • Jewelry and goldsmithing

The qualifying artisan (artigiano) must personally work in production, not only manage the company. Foreign founders who are not physically present in Florence can satisfy this requirement by appointing a qualified resident employee as the qualifying artisan.

Director PEC (Certified Email) Obligation

Italian law requires every SRL director to register a personal PEC (posta elettronica certificata) address with the Registro delle Imprese. Under D.L. 159/2025 Art. 13 c.3, this obligation applies from 31 October 2025 for all SRL directors, including foreign directors. Foreign directors must obtain a PEC address from an accredited Italian provider before that date. This applies Italy-wide, including all SRLs registered in Florence.

Agri-Food and DOCG Wine Licensing in Tuscany

SRLs producing or bottling wine under a Tuscany DOCG appellation (Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, or Vernaccia di San Gimignano) must complete additional licensing steps beyond standard SRL formation. Consorzio membership and Ministero delle Politiche Agricole approval are required for production operations.

Activity typeLicense/registration requiredAuthority
Wine production (DOCG)Consorzio membership, Ministero Agricoltura approval, SIAN hygiene authorizationMinistero delle Politiche Agricole, local SIAN office
Wine distribution onlyLighter requirements; consorzio notification may sufficeConsorzio, Camera di Commercio
Artisan food productionSIAN food-safety authorization, ATECO 2025 food codeLocal SIAN authority, Camera di Commercio Firenze

Tax Overview for a Florence SRL

The rates below apply to all Italian SRLs, including those registered in Florence. For a full tax guide, see our corporate tax coverage.

TaxRateNotes
IRES (corporate income tax)24% standardReduced 20% "premiale" rate for FY 2025 under reinvestment/employment conditions (Law 207/2024)
IRAP (regional production tax)3.9% standardTuscany may vary ±0.92%; as of latest data, Tuscany applies the 3.9% standard for general companies
IVA (VAT)22% standard10% for hospitality/tourism services; 4% on certain agricultural products

Dividend withholding is 26% for individuals and non-treaty recipients. Under the US-Italy tax treaty, the rate is 5% or 15% depending on shareholding percentage. EU parent companies may qualify for a 0% rate under the Parent-Subsidiary Directive (1.2% in some cases).

e-Invoicing via SdI is mandatory for all Italian businesses since 1 January 2024.

Key tax rates for a Florence SRL

24%

IRES corporate income tax (standard)

3.9%

IRAP regional production tax (Tuscany standard)

22%

IVA standard; 10% for hospitality

26%

Dividend withholding for individuals

Our Florence Office

SRL Italy, Florence Via Cavour 22, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy Phone: +39 055 200 1450 Email: info@srl-italy.com

Our Florence office provides company formation, registered office, accounting, and compliance services for foreign founders operating in Tuscany. We coordinate directly with local notaries, Camera di Commercio Firenze, and the Albo delle Imprese Artigiane on your behalf. For a registered office in Florence or to start your formation, contact our Florence office.

Other Italian Offices

We also serve foreign founders through our Milan office for northern Italy operations and through our Rome office for central Italy and public-sector-adjacent businesses. All three offices coordinate on multi-city structures and national compliance matters.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. A non-resident founder can grant a Power of Attorney (Procura Speciale) to a local representative. The PoA must be notarized by an Italian notary abroad and apostilled (or consular-legalized for non-Hague countries). The Florence notary then executes the notarial deed on the founder's behalf.

It is the local body administering the Registro delle Imprese for Florence province. When you form an SRL in Florence, the notary deposits the deed here within 20 days. The Chamber issues the company's registration certificate, manages ATECO code assignment, and since April 2025 applies ATECO 2025 classification.

Once the notarial deed is signed, the Registro delle Imprese issues the iscrizione within approximately 3 to 10 business days. Non-resident founders should add 2 to 4 weeks to prepare and apostille the Power of Attorney before the notarial appointment.

Florence has recognized strengths in fashion and leather goods (the Scandicci district hosts major luxury ateliers), tourism and hospitality, artisan manufacturing (jewelry, ceramics, restoration), and wine and agri-food (Chianti, Brunello, Vernaccia DOCG appellations). These sectors benefit from local supplier networks and Tuscany's established export infrastructure.

The Artisan Register is a separate provincial list for companies whose primary activity is artisan production. If your SRL manufactures leather goods, conducts artisan food production, or performs artisan restoration, you must dual-register with the Albo alongside the Registro delle Imprese. The qualifying artisan must personally work in production.

For most foreign founders, the SRL is the appropriate choice. The SRLS (semplificata) restricts shareholders to natural persons only (Art. 2463-bis CC), which excludes foreign holding companies. SRLS also uses inderogable standard bylaws that limit flexibility. The SRL offers full structural flexibility and accommodates both individual and corporate shareholders.

ATECO 2025 is Italy's updated business activity classification, mandatory from 1 April 2025. All new SRLs registered with the Camera di Commercio Firenze after that date must select codes under the new scheme. This is particularly relevant for artisan, food, and wine businesses where the classification directly affects licensing and INPS contribution categories.

The standard national IRAP rate is 3.9%. Italian regions may adjust this rate up or down by 0.92 percentage points. As of the most recent data available, Tuscany has not varied from the 3.9% standard rate for general industrial companies.

Italian law now requires every SRL director to register a personal PEC (certified email) address with the Registro delle Imprese. Under D.L. 159/2025, this obligation applies from 31 October 2025. Foreign directors must obtain a PEC address from an accredited Italian provider. This applies to all SRLs registered in Florence and Italy-wide.

Yes. A foreign legal entity can be a shareholder (quota holder) in an Italian SRL, subject to reciprocity rules (Art. 16 Preleggi) for non-EU entities. The UBO beneficial ownership register requires disclosure of ultimate beneficial owners. Filing is required; public consultation of the UBO register is currently suspended pending a CJEU ruling.

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