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European Elections 2024: Management of Election Leave in Italy
Employees participating in polling station duties are entitled to leave, compensatory rest, or additional pay for holidays or non-working days spent on electoral operations, as mandated by Italian law. Employers must be informed in advance, and employees must provide a certified record of their participation after completing their duties.

Permanent Establishment Risk in Italy with a particular focus on Employer of Record (EOR) services.
The global landscape of business operations has undergone significant transformations in recent years. Companies are expanding their reach across borders, seeking new markets and opportunities.

TFR in Italy (2026): What It Is, How It Is Calculated and When It Is Paid
What TFR (severance pay) is in Italy, how it is calculated, when it is paid and how it is taxed.

Italian Employment Agency: Guidelines for Employer of Record and Recruitment Operations in Italy
In Italy, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies has established a detailed legal framework to regulate the operations of employment agencies. This legislation, as

How to Set Up a Company in Italy (2026): Steps for Foreign Investors
Setting up a company in Italy means choosing a legal form, signing the deed of incorporation before a notary, registering the company in the Business

Come posso lavorare per un’azienda estera rimanendo in Italia?
Lavorare per un’azienda straniera senza una sede in Italia può essere un’opzione possibile grazie all’era digitale e alla crescente tendenza del lavoro remoto. Tuttavia, è

DECRETO INTERNAZIONALIZZAZIONE: Italian Tax Breaks and Reshoring.
Reshoring is gaining popularity in Italy due to the implementation of the “Decreto internazionalizzazione” (DL 27/12/2023 n. 209). This decree aims to bring back business

Employer Costs in Italy (2026): Contributions, TFR and a Worked Example
How much an employee costs in Italy in 2026: RAL, INPS and INAIL contributions, TFR and a worked example.

Employer of Record in Italia: cos’è, come funziona e quando è legale (2026)
Cos’è un Employer of Record, come funziona in Italia e perché è legale solo con un’agenzia autorizzata dal Ministero del Lavoro.

Beschäftigung in Italien
Employer of Record ist in Italien als eine Form der Arbeitnehmerüberlassung zu betrachten, die auch als Personalüberlassung, Arbeitnehmerüberlassung bezeichnet wird. Employer of Record-Dienstleistungen umfassen Unternehmen,

Italian Labor Law: a detailed overview.
Article 2094 of the Italian Civil Code outlines two specific criteria that distinguish subordinate work from self-employment: “direction” and the worker’s “subordination” to the employer.

Understanding Payroll in Italy. Here is all you need to know!
Payroll management is a vital aspect of any business operation, ensuring that employees are compensated accurately and on time while adhering to the legal and