Self-employment / Entrepreneurs

Article 26 of the Consolidated Immigration Act

Non-EU entrepreneurs (individuals) who wish to set up their own business in Italy and obtain an entry visa and residence permit for ‘self-employment/entrepreneur’.

This visa and the subsequent residence permit may be requested by a foreign national who wishes to move to Italy to implement an investment plan of interest to the Italian economy.
The investment is considered to be of interest to the Italian economy if:
a) it is made by a foreign citizen who is already working as an entrepreneur in his country of origin;
b) it envisages the use of own resources of no less than €500,000, as well as the creation of at least three new jobs.
This assessment will be carried out by the Italian Embassy or Consulate that will have to issue the entry visa.

Find out here about the attractive tax benefits for foreign nationals transferring their residence to Italy.

EntryVisa staff provides the following services:
1) Detailed information on the requirements and procedures for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit, both for the entrepreneur and his/her family members;
2) Assistance in investing: setting up a company, branch, or representative office; searching for agricultural, industrial, or commercial businesses to buy or rent; drawing up business plans; tax advice; etc.;
3) Assistance in applying for an entry visa and residence permit for the entrepreneur and his/her family members.

Cost of the service:
1) Detailed information on requirements and procedures provided by email in English or Italian: no cost;
2) Detailed information on requirements and procedures provided via web calls in English or in another language chosen by the client: a quote will be provided;
3) Assistance with the implementation of the investment, visa and residence permit application: a quote will be provided.