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Opening a permanent establishment in Italy​

A&P Chartered Accountants provide specialized assistance to foreign companies wishing to expand and start a business in Italy by opening a Permanent Establishment in the country.

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since 1998

Studio A&P offers professional consulting services to businesses and individuals.

Studio A&P supports companies and individuals with their activities in Italy and Worldwide, providing specialized assistance in global mobility of workers, Italian and international taxation.

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Establishment of a New Company

We offer qualified assistance to all companies planning to invest and operate in Italy through the creation of a local branch.

A&P helps you with

  • incorporation of limited liability companies

  • incorporation of partnerships

  • management of all mandatory accounting, tax, and corporate compliance obligations

  • opening of an Italian bank account

  • hiring of employees

  • handling relations with banks and financial institutions in general, including assistance with loan or funding applications for companies

Incorporation and maintenance process 

  • incorporation within 7 to 10 business days from receipt of all required documentation

  • remote incorporation possible via power of attorney granted to our Firm

  • ongoing annual assistance with periodic deadlines and tax filings, provided by Chartered Accountants, including targeted simulations to optimize the tax burden

  • consultancy available in English

Arletti & Partners Team

The team at Studio Arletti & Partners is made up of over 50 highly qualified and multilingual professionals, specialized in global mobility and tax consultancy, including worker postings, Italian and international taxation, and immigration procedures both in Italy and abroad.

Our Areas of Expertise include:

How we can help you

Setting up a branch office in Italy

Our firm also provides specialized support to foreign companies wishing to operate in Italy through the opening of a secondary office (establishment of a branch in Italy), without the need to set up a new company.

Why establish a Branch: advantages and disadvantages

  • The management cost of a Branch is lower compared to an Italian company (NewCo), as some obligations are not required
  • However, the Branch is not a separate legal entity, but is legally dependent on the parent company
  • Consequently, the parent company is fully liable for all obligations undertaken by the Branch in Italy

Our Firm’s support includes

  • Registration of the branch in Italy within 7 to 10 working days from the delivery of the required documentation
  • Remote establishment through power of attorney granted to our Firm
  • Annual assistance with deadlines and tax obligations of the branch
  • English-speaking consultancy

How we can help you

Starting a Freelance Business

Moreover, the Firm assists individuals who wish to start a business in Italy as sole proprietors. We provide end-to-end support with VAT registration—whether as a business or as a self-employed professional—and manage all accounting and tax obligations required by law.

A&P offers assistance with:

  • analysis of the most advantageous tax regime

  • VAT number registration

  • social security classification and registration

  • management of mandatory annual accounting and tax obligations

  • income simulations aimed at optimizing the client’s tax burden

How the service is provided

  • VAT registration completed within 2 working days

  • remote management of all accounting, tax, and administrative obligations

  • digital tools that ensure maximum efficiency, without the need to travel from your home country or place of business

  • consulting provided by Chartered Accountants, including simulations tailored to optimize the tax burden

  • consultancy available in English

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