How to start a business

Foreign citizens who want to start a business in Italy can:

Start a new company/sole proprietorship
Open a branch
Open a secondary headquarters

Things to know

Please look for your type of business in the ATECO database and get information on the requirements to start a business (available only in Italian).

Mobility of businesses and professionals within the EU

Procedures for foreign citizens who want to start a business

Ultimo aggiornamento: 09/04/2025