Company Registration in Italy
Entity setup & HR infrastructure · EOR-to-entity transition · Ongoing local administration
Setting up in Italy is a strategic decision, not only a paperwork exercise
Opening a business presence in Italy involves legal, tax, administrative and employment decisions. A legal entity can be the right move when Italy becomes a long-term market — but it also brings obligations.
Companies must consider corporate structure, registrations, tax setup, payroll, employment contracts, social security, local providers, statutory documentation and ongoing administration. The wrong setup can slow hiring, create hidden costs or leave the company dependent on disconnected advisors.
PeoItaly helps you evaluate whether entity setup is the right step now and, if it is, supports the transition from planning to operational readiness.
From setup route to operational readiness
Choosing the route
Guidance on suitable setup routes for companies entering Italy, from a representative office to a full local establishment.
Advisor coordination
Coordination with local accountants, labour consultants, legal advisors and administrative providers.
HR infrastructure
Employment contracts, onboarding, payroll flow and compliance processes ready before your first hire.
EOR-to-entity transition
Support moving from EOR employment to entity-based employment when the timing is right — without disruption.
Ongoing operations
Support after registration, so the company can hire and manage employees properly from day one.
From objective to launch
For companies ready for a permanent Italian presence
- Ready to move from testing the market to a long-term presence
- Transitioning employees from EOR to your own Italian entity
- Scaling a remote team with clear payroll, contracts and HR
- Needing a local point of contact through incorporation and beyond
Frequently asked questions
Business registration in Italy — your questions
What type of Italian presence can a foreign company create?
How long does business registration in Italy take?
Can Peoitaly support a move from EOR to local entity?
Yes. Peoitaly can support companies that first test the Italian market through EOR and later decide to establish their own presence.
Does business registration include HR and payroll setup?
Corporate registration alone is not enough to employ people correctly. Peoitaly can offer a HR and Payroll support to your newly established business unit in Italy.