Form an SRL in Rome with local support at Via Barberini 50. Camera di Commercio Roma grants up to €2,500. Full service for foreign founders.
Setting up company formation in Rome starts with choosing the right legal structure. For foreign founders and non-residents, the Italian SRL (Società a Responsabilità Limitata) is the most practical vehicle: limited liability, flexible governance, and a minimum capital as low as €1. Our local team handles the full incorporation process from our Rome office.
Rome Office Via Barberini 50, 00187 Roma RM, Italy Phone: +39 06 9480 3360 Email: info@srl-italy.com
Rome offers strategic advantages that set it apart from other Italian cities. For businesses targeting the public sector, international organizations, or Italy's cultural economy, the capital is an obvious base.
Key reasons to register an SRL in Rome:
All three capital routes available under Italian law apply equally in Rome. The table below summarizes the options. For a full discussion of each structure, see the guide to company formation in Italy and the Italian SRL overview.
| SRL Type | Min. Capital | Paid In at Formation | Members | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard SRL | €10,000 | 25% (multi-member); 100% (sole member) | Natural persons or legal entities | Recommended for credibility with banks and clients |
| Reduced-capital SRL | €1–€9,999 | 100% cash | Natural persons or legal entities | Legal reserve: 1/5 of annual net profits until total reaches €10,000 (Art. 2463 §5 CC) |
| SRLS (semplificata) | €1–€9,999 | 100% cash | Natural persons only | Standard inderogable bylaws; no notary professional fee (Art. 2463-bis CC) |
Sources: Art. 2463 §2 n.4, §4, §5 CC; Art. 2463-bis CC; Art. 2464 CC.
Note on single-member SRLs: A sole member must deposit 100% of capital at formation (Art. 2464 CC) and complete the Art. 2470 publicity filing. Failure to do either removes the limited liability shield for company debts (Art. 2462 §2 CC).
The legal steps for incorporating an SRL are the same across Italy. What makes Rome distinctive is the local registry (Camera di Commercio di Roma), the SARI digital filing portal, and the optional Bando Nuove Imprese 2026 grant available after incorporation. For the complete national process, see the full step-by-step incorporation guide.
Total process including bank account and VAT registration: approximately 15–25 working days.
Our Rome team coordinates every filing step, from Codice Fiscale to Partita IVA. Contact our Rome office.
For all founders and directors, required before notarization, via a consulate or the Agenzia delle Entrate.
Prepare the statuto and atto costitutivo with a notary; allow 2–5 working days.
Open a bank account and deposit capital; the bank issues the deposit certificate needed for the deed (3–7 working days).
Before any registered Italian notary; a Rome-based notary is not legally required.
Within 20 days; the Camera di Commercio di Roma issues registration in about 10 working days.
The table below covers the main cost items for incorporating an SRL in Rome. For a full national cost and fee breakdown, see the guide to company formation costs and timelines in Italy.
| Item | Indicative Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Notary fee (SRL) | €1,500–€2,500 | SRLS: no professional fee (Art. 2463-bis CC) |
| Registro Imprese filing fee | ~€200–€300 | Government stamp plus registration duties |
| Share capital deposit | €1 minimum; €10,000 recommended | Must be cash for reduced-capital SRL |
| Annual Diritto Camerale | Varies by revenue band | Payable annually to Camera di Commercio di Roma |
| Bando Nuove Imprese 2026 grant | Up to €2,500 offset | Post-incorporation; 25% of fund reserved for under-35 founders |
| Accountant / legal advisory | Variable | Bylaws drafting, tax setup, Partita IVA registration |
Timeline summary: After the notarial deed is signed, the notary has 20 days to file with Registro Imprese Roma (Art. 2330 §1 CC). The Camera di Commercio di Roma then processes the iscrizione in roughly 10 additional working days. Including pre-formation steps (Codice Fiscale, bank account, capital deposit), the full process typically runs 15–25 working days.
The Camera di Commercio di Roma is the provincial chamber of commerce for Rome and the Lazio region. It administers the local Registro delle Imprese (the official business register), collects the annual Diritto Camerale, and manages grant and support programs for newly incorporated companies.
In December 2024, the Camera di Commercio di Roma launched SARI (Supporto Specialistico Registro Imprese), a digital support portal for Registro Imprese filings. SARI allows founders and their representatives to submit and track incorporation filings online, reducing the need for in-person visits to the registry.
For companies in creative sectors, the Camera di Commercio di Roma maintains a dedicated "Imprese culturali e creative" register section, updated in March 2026. This is relevant for media production, architecture studios, design agencies, and film companies seeking registry visibility in their sector.
Bando Nuove Imprese 2026 The Camera di Commercio di Roma launched this grant program on 30 March 2026. Newly incorporated companies can receive up to €2,500 per company. Total fund: €750,000. Twenty-five percent of the fund is reserved for founders under age 35. Applications are accepted after incorporation.
Our Rome office can assist with the Bando Nuove Imprese 2026 application after your SRL is registered. Contact us.
Up to €2,500
Grant per newly incorporated company
€750,000
Total fund available
25%
Of fund reserved for founders under 35
30 Mar 2026
Program launch date
National tax rates apply uniformly in Rome. The table below summarizes the headline rates. For a detailed breakdown of dividends, withholding taxes, and deductions, see the guide to SRL taxation in Italy.
| Tax | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IRES (corporate income tax) | 24% | National; confirmed (Agenzia delle Entrate / PwC Tax Summaries) |
| IRAP (regional production tax) | ~3.9% | Lazio regional rate |
| IVA (VAT) | 22% standard | Reduced rates: 10% / 5% / 4% |
| Dividend WHT (individual / non-treaty) | 26% | US–Italy treaty: 5%/15% |
E-invoicing via the SdI system has been mandatory for all Italian businesses since 1 January 2024. All Rome SRLs must issue and receive electronic invoices through the SdI platform from their first day of operations.
Foreign founders do not need to be present in Italy to form an SRL in Rome. The process accommodates non-residents through a power of attorney and remote document handling.
Key points for non-resident founders:
For the complete guide on incorporating as a foreign founder, see forming an SRL as a non-resident.
Our Rome office is located at Via Barberini 50, in the heart of the city center, close to the major national ministries and international institutions. The office provides company formation, registered office, and ongoing corporate administration services for foreign-owned SRL companies.
Italian law requires every SRL to have a registered office (sede legale) on Italian territory. A professional registered office address in Italy at Via Barberini 50 satisfies this requirement and anchors your company to Rome for tax registration and Registro delle Imprese purposes.
Rome Office Via Barberini 50, 00187 Roma RM, Italy Phone: +39 06 9480 3360 Email: info@srl-italy.com
Get a free consultation. Contact our Rome office or call +39 06 9480 3360.
We also support company formation in our Milan office and our Florence office. The legal process is identical across all Italian cities; the choice of location depends on your target sector and business relationships.
Physical presence is not required. A founder who cannot attend the notarization may grant a notarized power of attorney to a local representative. The PoA can be executed in the founder's home country and apostilled before being sent to Italy. Our Rome office can coordinate all local filing steps on your behalf.
Yes, subject to the condizione di reciprocità (Art. 16 Preleggi): Italy grants rights to foreign nationals whose home country grants equivalent rights to Italians. US nationals qualify under this framework. A Codice Fiscale is required for all founders and directors before incorporation can proceed.
No. Any registered Italian notary may execute the atto costitutivo and statuto, regardless of their location. Choosing a notary in Rome is practical if you or your representative are present there, but it is not a legal requirement under Italian law.
After notarization, the notary has 20 days to file with Registro Imprese Roma (Art. 2330 §1 CC); the Camera di Commercio di Roma then processes the iscrizione in approximately 10 additional working days. Including pre-formation steps (bank account, Codice Fiscale, capital deposit), the total process typically runs 15–25 working days.
The minimum is €1 (Art. 2463 §4 CC), but €10,000 is the standard and is strongly recommended for credibility with banks and clients. A single-member SRL must deposit 100% of capital at formation; a multi-member SRL deposits at least 25% at formation, with the remainder due within one year (Art. 2464 CC).
The Camera di Commercio di Roma is the provincial chamber of commerce. It administers the local Registro delle Imprese, collects the annual Diritto Camerale, and manages grant programs including the Bando Nuove Imprese 2026, which offers up to €2,500 per newly incorporated company from a total fund of €750,000. It also operates the SARI digital filing portal.
Yes. The Camera di Commercio di Roma launched the Bando Nuove Imprese 2026 on 30 March 2026, offering up to €2,500 per new company from a €750,000 fund. Twenty-five percent of the fund is reserved for founders under age 35. Applications are accepted after incorporation.
SARI (Supporto Specialistico Registro Imprese) is a digital support portal for Registro Imprese filings in Rome, launched by the Camera di Commercio di Roma in December 2024. It allows companies to file and track incorporation and post-incorporation filings online, reducing the need for in-person visits to the registry office.
Rome's economy is led by public procurement, tourism and hospitality, cultural and creative industries (media, architecture, design, film), professional and consulting services, and food and beverage. Rome also hosts the headquarters of FAO, WFP, and IFAD, making it a natural base for companies in agri-food, sustainability, and international development.
Yes. Italian law requires that an SRL have a registered office (sede legale) on Italian territory, but it does not require dedicated premises. A professional registered office service at Via Barberini 50 satisfies the requirement and anchors the company to Rome for tax registration and Registro delle Imprese purposes.
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