Small and medium sized enterprises and family businesses dominate the Italian economic landscape. The high quality of niche and luxury “made in Italy” products, and the strong potential of its market, have ignited the interest of foreign investors. After a long economic downturn, the country has regained international credibility, creating opportunities for independent law firms.

Italy: Strong Local Roots

Small and medium sized enterprises and family businesses dominate the Italian economic landscape. The high quality of niche and luxury “made in Italy” products, and the strong potential of its market, have ignited the interest of foreign investors. After a long economic downturn, the country has regained international credibility, creating opportunities for independent law firms.

Rankings

IP

IP

Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance

Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution

Premium Intellectual Property firms

Premium Intellectual Property firms

Know-how, creativity, fashion and design represent the excellence of the Italian industry. Companies are increasingly conscious of the importance of t...

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Leading independent law firms

Leading independent law firms

Despite a wide presence of Anglo-Saxons law firms, the market remains dominated by local independent firms, who have been witnessing a booming in corp...

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A new bill has been passed in Italy establishing a favorable taxation regime on foreign-sourced income. The TUIR – or consolidated law on income tax - also eases the conditions of the tax regime on Italian-sourced employment income setting a partial exemption of 50% on taxation for this type of income, as opposed to the existing 30% partial exception.

New Optional Taxation Regime Included in the Italian Budget Law to Encourage New Foreign Investments.

A new bill has been passed in Italy establishing a favorable taxation regime on foreign-sourced income. The TUIR – or consolidated law on income tax - also eases the conditions of the tax regime on Italian-sourced employment income setting a partial...