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Obtaining the startup visa in Italy
Our immigration experts support foreigners who wish to constitute a startup business in Italy.
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A&P Assistance with the Startup Visa
You can send us a free request to illustrate your case and obtain a tailored quotation.
- You send us your request: we offer you a consultancy video-call
- You will receive the documents check-list and will send us your documents
- We guide you in your business plan draft to make sure your project will satisfy the requirements for the visa obtainment
- We assist you in the visa request at the diplomatic representation and, once in Italy, we complete the immigration formalities
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The team at Studio Arletti & Partners is made up of over 40 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.
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- Posting of workers
- Italian taxation
- International taxation
- Immigration to and from Italy
Who can apply for the Startup Visa?
General requirements for a startup
During the consultancy video-call, our experts will evaluate whether you qualify for the startup visa.
The visa is issued to foreign entrepreneurs who wish to open an innovative startup, i.e. a technological innovation business.
The business must:
- Have its headquarters in Italy and an expected turnover not exceeding a certain threshold
- Not participate in profits or be formed by merger or branch of another company
- Invest in research and development, or employ PhD students or qualified personnel, or be the owner, custodian or licensee of a patent or software
Timeline for the Startup Visa process
The timing for entry on a startup visa process is defined by the Italian immigration law and by the standard procedures applied by the authorities involved.
- Step 1: DOCUMENTS COLLECTION (20-30 days)
- Step 2: APPLICATION SUBMISSION (1-2 days)
- Step 3: NULLAOSTA OBTAINMENT (30 days)
- Step 4: VISA OBTAINMENT (15 days)
- Step 5: RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION (8 days)
Why choose Studio A&P
How we provide our service
We adhere to established processes and internal policies aimed at supporting foreigners who must enter Italy for startup projects.
- We aim to provide an initial response within 24 hours of receiving your request
- You can send us your documents by uploading them remotely using our online software
- We can assist you in drafting your business plan
- Our immigration experts can assist you in English language
- We can assist you with your residence permit throughout Italy
In addition, we offer a 360° advice including all social security and tax aspects to consider when planning a relocation to Italy.
F.A.Q. about the service
When can I apply for entry to constitute an innovative startup?
Anytime. Applications can be submitted at any time of the year. Applications submitted by entrepreneurs who wish to establish an innovative startup and hold a self-employment relationship nature with the business are subject to the Flows Decree.
Do I need to have a minimum amount of funds to invest in the startup?
Yes. The authorities usually require a minimum of €50,000 to be invested in the business.
What are certified incubators?
These are companies that host startups and support entrepreneurial projects with high economic potential but which are not yet ready to receive large fundings. Certified incubators are useful because they can offer technical, legal and administrative support to develop the innovative startup.
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