A selection of articles, books and online resources to help you explore the key issues for doing business in Italy.
See our Country resources for Italy to access general country profiles, economic forecasts, industry reports, statistics and other information.
Online books, guides and publications
BNA Country Portfolios
The Business operations in… series from BNA International provide expert guidance on the tax aspects of expanding and operating businesses abroad.
Business Operations in Italy
Analysis of the business environment in Italy, focusing on: the economy and government, operating a business, forms of doing business, principal taxes and taxation of domestic corporations.
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Useful links
Italy
Key country facts, business news, contacts and export information from UK Trade & Investment
Country Profile - Italy
General background information prepared by Foreign and Commonwealth Office desk officers.
Ease of Doing Business in Italy
Summary of comprehensive annual data collated by the World Bank showing key indicators for business and economic conditions.
Guides
Business Guides by Country
Introductory guides published by Baker Tilly giving an overview of rules and regulations covering business entities and accounting, finance and investment, employment regulations and tax.
Doing Business In
Booklets from HLB International giving general information on doing business in other countries.
Doing Business in Italy
A guide from PKF International which provides an overview of the country, types of business entities, accounting, taxation and other useful information.
Doing Business in Italy (PDF, 262kb/30 pages)
Guide prepared by a local firm within the UHY network which provides an overview of the relevant issues to consider when establishing a business in this country.
International Tax and Business Guides: Italy
Guides and snapshots from Deloitte featuring information on the Investment Climate, Labour Relations and Work Force, Business Regulations, Foreign Investment, Choice of Business Entity and Corporate Taxation.
Forums and support networks
British Chamber of Commerce for Italy
A support network for promoting business and trade between Britain and Italy.
The Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the United Kingdom
A support network for promoting business and trade between the UK and Italy.
Publications
Buy books from Amazon on doing business in Italy
Tax
Taxation in Italy
Access tax rates and guides, news, information on tax treaties and other resources.
Articles and books in the Library collection
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