Are you planning a move to Italy but are concerned about how easy it will be to find work?
Article written by The Overseas Guides Company
Well, today Kirsty Lowe of the Italy Buying Guide answers a reader question about how easy it is to set up a business in Italy. If you should have any questions that you would like answered, you can email Kirsty at Italy@overseasguidescompany.com.
“Hi Kirsty – I hope that you can help me. My wife and I are in the process of moving to Liguria and I wanted to ask someone in the know about the intricacies of setting up a business in Italy. I understand that it can be rather bureaucratic? Any advice you could provide would be greatly appreciated…”
Hi. No problem at all. Over the last few months I have taken over the running of a shop so I am more than happy to provide you with a few hints and tips about the process of setting up a business over here.
First off – you are right – the bureaucracy involved in most aspects of Italian life becomes particularly apparent when going through the rigmarole of becoming a self-employed business owner. However, don’t lose hope as it is possible.
Italy is a country of small businesses; there are over three million of these that employ 50 people or less. If you are considering opening your own business I would say that it is very important to be able to speak a high level of Italian or be working with someone that you trust completely – otherwise it may prove very tricky to navigate all of the paperwork. This is vitally important – as with any country – opening a business without being able to understand first-hand what you are being requested to do is really not recommended.
Sticking to a field that you are experienced in is recommended and make sure that you conduct extensive market research into the markets. Unless you are hoping to cater exclusively to expats, you will be surprised at just how much Italian consumer habits differ.
In conclusion, it is possible to set up a business in Italy just be prepared to put in the hard graft to make it happen.
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