Nurturing your business growth in Italy 

Grow your business by leveraging the "Made in Italy" system in a unique, welcoming, and highly competitive business environment. 

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Why Italy?

Tap into Italy’s rich industrial heritage and gain access to the dynamic European market.

With excellent infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and supportive government policies, Italy offers unparalleled opportunities for business growth and stability. 

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How can Hawksford help you set up and manage your business in Italy?

Whether you’re starting up, growing your business or expanding internationally, our experienced Corporate services team has the local knowledge and expertise to help you achieve your business ambitions in Italy.

With our in-house expertise and extensive global network of partners, we can help you access major markets in the region or benefit from what this dynamic and exciting jurisdiction offers.

Here are some main services we can provide in Italy: 

Starting a business in Italy

Expert guidance on establishing your business, from joint stock corporation (SpA) to limited liability company (SRL), we provide legal registration and strategic planning, ensuring a smooth start to your business. 

Managing and growing your business 

Comprehensive support for business management and expansion in Italy, including strategic advice, financial planning, and operational optimisation. 

Tax and accounting in Italy

Tailored tax and accounting services to ensure compliance, such as filing corporate income tax (IRES), regional production tax (IRAP) and more. We also help to optimise your accounting and financial management for your business. 

Payroll and other HR services

Efficient payroll processing and comprehensive HR solutions in Italy to manage employee benefits, compliance, and workforce optimisation. 

Guide: Starting a business in Italy

Unlock the potential of Italy’s thriving economy. Discover the benefits of forming your business in this European powerhouse, from strategic market access and manufacturing expertise to supportive tax incentives. 

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Our services

Our comprehensive range of corporate services are designed to meet all your business needs, wherever in the world you operate. They include:

 

We handle all aspects of the incorporation process, so your entities are up and running as soon as possible. We then look after the fundamentals so that everything is in good standing year after year.

We liaise directly with banks to get accounts open for your entities and handle day-to-day cash management and fund flows going forward.

We provide directors as needed – from individuals to full boards – delivering effective day-to-day management of your entities.

We are licensed to act as company secretary across our international offices and provide all associated services, ensuring best-practice governance and proactive board support for your entities.

We provide expert compliance support to ensure your entities are completely aligned with local and international regulatory and legislative requirements.

Our experts will help deal with the key tax compliance, filing and reporting needs of your entities.

Our highly experienced team will work with you and all associated participants to ensure deals your entities are involved in are closed in a rigorous and compliant manner.

From the simplest trial balance to full-spectrum public accounts and board reporting packages, our teams offer full bookkeeping, financial reporting and annual tax filing capabilities.

Our local experts can assist you with a range of HR requirements, including local recruitment, immigration support, ongoing people management and payroll administration.

Where you need it, we are able to provide dedicated office space with associated facilities and equipment.

Insights and guides

Knowledge sharing is an essential part of our philosophy. Our insights and guides keep you up to date with the latest industry news, analysis and events.   

Our clients come first. Every time.

We take time to understand our clients’ requirements and ambitions, and also to anticipate their needs. We aim to exceed expectations by making every interaction meaningful and productive. We achieve this through our commitment to impeccable client service.

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“We’ve been working with Hawksford since 2012 when we decided to set up our own entities in Asia. The China team is very professional and helpful. They took care of every step of business formation, giving us advice and responding to our needs in a timely manner."

Sophia Zhou, APAC Finance Controller, Moleskine China

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“Hawksford has been a trusted partner, supporting Valextra with setting up entities and stores in Greater China, and demonstrating their deep understanding of local regulations, tax and accounting, and ways of doing business in the region.”

Frederic Ture, Managing Director Greater China, Valextra 

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“Hawksford’s professionalism and support have been exemplary, consistently anticipating our company's needs and providing invaluable assistance. They possess an in-depth understanding of the market and are always ready with insightful answers and proactive guidance.”

Veronica Natalini, Managing Director, Coop Far East

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"Hawksford has provided us with all the help we needed during the incorporation process. We enjoy working with a team of people who are dedicated, supportive and communicate very effectively. This has meant the many challenges we faced were resolved very quickly.”

Chen Xue Qian, Financial Securities Affairs Representative, Jiangsu Xinquan Automotive Trim

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