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Italy, renowned for its dynamic economy and strategic location in Europe, offers vast opportunities for international businesses seeking expansion.Â
However, entering the Italian market involves navigating intricate labor laws and tax regulations.Â
An Employer of Record (EOR) in Italy can simplify this process by acting as your local partner, ensuring seamless market entry and ongoing compliance with all necessary regulations.
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While setting up a subsidiary in Italy is feasible, opting for an EOR presents several advantages:
The Advantage in Figures
PEO/EOR
Company Incorporation
Price
80% Less Expensive
Market Entry
2-5 Days
6 Months
Simplified Entry Process
An EOR in Italy navigates the complexities of market entry by handling detailed tax and labor laws, ensuring you remain compliant from day one.
Reliable Compliance Management
Italy’s regulatory environment can be challenging, but EORs are equipped to ensure your business stays in line with local tax codes, labor regulations, and social security contributions.
Liability and Risk Reduction
As your legal employer in Italy, an EOR helps minimize the risks linked to employment laws, ensuring your operations are fully compliant and protected.
Concentration on Core Business Goals
Delegating HR responsibilities such as hiring, payroll management, and tax handling to an EOR allows you to focus on your business’s primary objectives and expansion efforts.
Cost Planning and Optimization
EOR services are typically more cost-effective than establishing a local subsidiary, particularly for smaller teams or temporary projects, helping you avoid initial setup costs and continuous administrative burdens.
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Collaborating with an EOR in Italy, such as INS Global, begins with a comprehensive evaluation of your business goals. This includes assessing the number of employees, their roles, and your timeline for expanding into Italy.
The EOR adapts its services to meet your unique requirements, ensuring a seamless entry into the Italian market.
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Whether building a new team in Italy or relocating current employees, an EOR manages all vital legal procedures. This includes handling visas, work permits, payroll, and contract management, ensuring full compliance with Italian labor laws.
Acting as your legal employer in Italy, the EOR relieves you of the complexities and costs associated with establishing a local entity.
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Once your operations are established in Italy, an EOR takes charge of ongoing HR and payroll functions. This includes salary processing, overseeing employee benefits, and ensuring compliance with health insurance and social security contributions.
The EOR serves as the HR intermediary between you and your Italian team, managing administrative tasks and addressing employee issues, allowing you to focus on business expansion.
Selecting the right EOR in Italy is key to a smooth market entry. Consider these 5 important factors:
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Contracts in Italy must be in Italian or English and must specify employment terms, including salary, benefits, working hours, termination clauses, and minimum wage requirements. An EOR in Italy ensures that your contracts meet local labor law standards.
Probationary Periods
Probation periods in Italy typically extend up to 6 months. An EOR can assist in designing probation periods that comply with local laws and provide an opportunity to assess new hires.
Working Hours
The standard work week in Italy is generally 40 hours, with overtime restrictions. EOR services help monitor work hours and ensure adherence to overtime regulations.
Health Insurance and Social Security
Contributions to health insurance and social security are required from both employers and employees. Your EOR manages these contributions through the payroll system.
Severance Pay
Severance pay is required under certain conditions, such as termination without cause. An EOR provides guidance on severance pay practices to ensure compliance with Italian laws.
Paid Leave
Employees in Italy are entitled to several forms of paid leave, including public holidays, annual leave, sick leave, and maternity leave. An EOR manages leave requests and ensures compliance with Italian labor laws.
Handling these complexities internally can be daunting and time-consuming. Collaborating with an EOR in Italy ensures your business complies with labor laws, protecting you from potential risks and allowing you to focus on expansion.
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An EOR in Italy simplifies the expansion process by managing compliance with Italian labor laws and tax regulations, allowing you to quickly and efficiently hire staff without the need for a local entity.
An EOR in Italy ensures that all employment contracts comply with Italian labor laws, including detailed provisions for salary, benefits, and termination clauses, providing peace of mind for your business.
Yes, an EOR in Italy manages all aspects of tax compliance in Italy, including filing returns and ensuring timely payment of all taxes due, reducing the administrative burden on your business.
An EOR in Italy can facilitate the relocation process for expatriates by handling visas, work permits, and compliance with Italian immigration laws, ensuring a smooth transition for international employees.
An EOR provides expert guidance on Italian labor laws and assists in resolving disputes, ensuring that your business remains compliant and minimizing potential liabilities.
An EOR in Italy manages the provision of employee benefits, including health insurance and social security, in line with Italian regulations, ensuring employees receive their entitlements.
Yes, an EOR offers comprehensive payroll services, ensuring accurate salary payments, tax withholdings, and social contributions, all compliant with Italian law.
An EOR ensures that employee terminations are conducted in accordance with Italian labor laws, including proper notice periods and severance pay, to protect your business from legal risks.
A Global Employer of Record is an effective solutions for companies like yours that are looking to expand a workforce abroad effortlessly.
This approach allows you to outsource the international hiring process quickly and efficiency, providing access to a global talent pool while still managing payroll compliance in each country.
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
| 1 January | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | |
| 6 January | Monday | Epiphany | |
| 20 April | Sunday | Easter Sunday | |
| 21 April | Monday | Easter Monday | |
| 25 April | Friday | Liberation Day | |
| 1 May | Thursday | Labour Day | |
| 2 June | Monday | Republic Day | |
| 15 August | Friday | Assumption Day (Ferragosto) | |
| 1 November | Saturday | All Saints’ Day | |
| 8 December | Monday | Immaculate Conception | |
| 25 December | Thursday | Christmas Day | |
| 26 December | Friday | St. Stephen’s Day |
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