Form an SRL in Rome with local support at Via Barberini 50. Camera di Commercio Roma offsets up to €2,500 of costs. Full service for foreign founders.
Setting up company formation in Rome starts with choosing the right legal structure. For foreign founders and non-residents, the Italian SRL (Società a Responsabilità Limitata) is the most practical vehicle: limited liability, flexible governance, and a minimum capital as low as €1. Our local team handles the full incorporation process from our Rome office.
Rome Office Via Barberini 50, 00187 Roma RM, Italy Phone: +39 06 9480 3360 Email: info@srl-italy.com
Rome offers strategic advantages that set it apart from other Italian cities. For businesses targeting the public sector, international organisations, or Italy's cultural economy, the capital is an obvious base.
Key reasons to register an SRL in Rome:
All three capital routes available under Italian law apply equally in Rome. The table below summarizes the options. For a full discussion of each structure, see the guide to company formation in Italy and the Italian SRL overview.
| SRL Type | Min. Capital | Paid In at Formation | Members | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard SRL | €10,000 | 25% (multi-member); 100% (sole member) | Natural persons or legal entities | Recommended for credibility with banks and clients |
| Reduced-capital SRL | €1–€9,999 | 100% cash | Natural persons or legal entities | Legal reserve: 1/5 of annual net profits until total reaches €10,000 (Art. 2463 §5 CC) |
| SRLS (semplificata) | €1–€9,999 | 100% cash | Natural persons only (as founders) | Standard inderogable bylaws (Art. 2463-bis CC); no notary professional fee (Art. 3(3) D.L. 1/2012) |
Legal basis: Art. 2463 §2 n.4, §4, §5 CC; Art. 2463-bis CC; Art. 2464 CC.
Note on single-member SRLs: A sole member must deposit 100% of capital at formation (Art. 2464 CC) and complete the Art. 2470 publicity filing. Failure to do either removes the limited liability shield for company debts (Art. 2462 §2 CC).
The legal steps for incorporating an SRL are the same across Italy. What makes Rome distinctive is the local registry (Camera di Commercio di Roma), the SARI online guidance service, and the optional Bando Nuove Imprese 2026 contribution. For the complete national process, see the full step-by-step incorporation guide.
After the deed is signed, the notary files it within 10 days, the registry registers an electronic filing within 5 days, and the Partita IVA is communicated immediately once the Comunicazione Unica is filed; the bank account and the Codice Fiscale for non-resident founders usually decide the overall calendar.
Our Rome team coordinates every filing step, from Codice Fiscale to Partita IVA. Contact our Rome office.
For all founders and directors, required before notarization, via a consulate or the Agenzia delle Entrate.
Prepare the statuto and atto costitutivo with a notary; allow 2–5 working days.
The required capital is paid to the directors named in the deed at signing (Art. 2464 cc); no bank certificate is needed.
Before any registered Italian notary; a Rome-based notary is not legally required.
Within 10 days; the Camera di Commercio di Roma then issues the registration.
The table below covers the main cost items for incorporating an SRL in Rome. For a full national cost and fee breakdown, see the guide to company formation costs and timelines in Italy.
| Item | Indicative Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Notary fee (SRL) | €1,500–€3,000 plus VAT | Typical market range; SRLS: no professional fee (Art. 3(3) D.L. 1/2012) |
| Registration tax, stamp duty and Registro Imprese fee | €446 | €200 registration tax + €156 stamp duty (paid by the notary) + €90 secretariat fee; an SRLS pays only the €200 registration tax |
| Share capital deposit | €1 minimum; €10,000 recommended | Must be cash for reduced-capital SRL |
| Annual Diritto Camerale | From €120 (2026) | €120 for turnover up to €100,000 and for companies newly registered in 2026 (Rome applies the 20% increase); higher amounts by revenue band |
| Bando Nuove Imprese 2026 contribution | Up to €2,500 offset (net of VAT) | Requested before incorporation through an implementing body, paid after registration; 25% of fund reserved for youth enterprises |
| Accountant / legal advisory | Variable | Bylaws drafting, tax setup, Partita IVA registration |
Timeline summary: After the notarial deed is signed, the notary has 10 days to file with Registro Imprese Roma (Art. 2330 §1 CC). The Camera di Commercio di Roma then registers an electronic filing within 5 days (Art. 11(8) DPR 581/1995). The pre-formation steps (Codice Fiscale, apostilled power of attorney) come before the deed, and opening the corporate bank account after registration often decides the overall calendar.
The Camera di Commercio di Roma is the chamber of commerce for Rome and its province. It administers the local Registro delle Imprese (the official business register), collects the annual Diritto Camerale, and manages grant and support programs for newly incorporated companies.
The Camera di Commercio di Roma links to SARI (Supporto Specialistico Registro Imprese), the national online guidance service of the Italian chambers of commerce (InfoCamere), available since 26 May 2022. SARI gives founders and their representatives free step-by-step information sheets for preparing electronic Registro Imprese filings.
For companies in creative sectors, the Registro Imprese has a dedicated "Imprese culturali e creative" special section. This is relevant for media production, architecture studios, design agencies, and film companies seeking registry visibility in their sector.
Bando Nuove Imprese 2026 The Camera di Commercio di Roma approved this program on 19 February 2026. It covers up to €2,500 (net of VAT) per entrepreneur toward the cost of formation support services provided by authorised implementing bodies. Total fund: €750,000, available until exhausted and in any case no later than 31 December 2026. Twenty-five percent of the fund is reserved for youth enterprises (majority held and managed by people up to age 35). Aspiring entrepreneurs apply before incorporation; the contribution is paid only after the company is registered.
Our Rome office can coordinate with an implementing body on the Bando Nuove Imprese 2026 application before your SRL is registered. Contact us.
Up to €2,500
Grant per newly incorporated company
€750,000
Total fund available
25%
Of fund reserved for founders under 35
30 Mar 2026
Program launch date
National tax rates apply uniformly in Rome. The table below summarizes the headline rates. For a detailed breakdown of dividends, withholding taxes, and deductions, see the guide to SRL taxation in Italy.
| Tax | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IRES (corporate income tax) | 24% | National rate; the 20% "premiale" rate under Law 207/2024 applied to FY 2025 only |
| IRAP (regional production tax) | 4.82% | Lazio ordinary rate for 2026 (Lazio Regional Law 20/2025) |
| IVA (VAT) | 22% standard | Reduced rates: 10% / 5% / 4% |
| Dividend WHT (individual / non-treaty) | 26% | US–Italy treaty: 5% (company holding at least 25% of voting stock for 12 months) or 15% |
E-invoicing via the SdI system has been mandatory since 1 January 2019 and, since 1 January 2024, also covers all flat-rate taxpayers. All Rome SRLs must issue and receive electronic invoices through the SdI platform from their first day of operations.
Foreign founders do not need to be present in Italy to form an SRL in Rome. The process accommodates non-residents through a power of attorney and remote document handling.
Key points for non-resident founders:
For the complete guide on incorporating as a foreign founder, see forming an SRL as a non-resident.
Our Rome office is located at Via Barberini 50, in the heart of the city center, close to the major national ministries and international institutions. The office provides company formation, registered office, and ongoing corporate administration services for foreign-owned SRL companies.
Italian law requires every SRL to have a registered office (sede legale) on Italian territory. A professional registered office address in Italy at Via Barberini 50 satisfies this requirement and anchors your company to Rome for tax registration and Registro delle Imprese purposes.
Rome Office Via Barberini 50, 00187 Roma RM, Italy Phone: +39 06 9480 3360 Email: info@srl-italy.com
Get a free consultation. Contact our Rome office or call +39 06 9480 3360.
We also support company formation in our Milan office and our Florence office. The legal process is identical across all Italian cities; the choice of location depends on your target sector and business relationships.
Physical presence is not required. A founder who cannot attend the notarization may grant a notarized power of attorney to a local representative. The PoA can be executed in the founder's home country and apostilled before being sent to Italy. Our Rome office can coordinate all local filing steps on your behalf.
Yes, subject to the condizione di reciprocità (Art. 16 Preleggi): Italy grants rights to foreign nationals whose home country grants equivalent rights to Italians. US nationals qualify: the Foreign Ministry, which assesses reciprocity country by country, records no particular barriers for Italians forming companies or holding corporate offices in the US. A Codice Fiscale is required for all founders and directors before incorporation can proceed.
No. Any registered Italian notary may execute the atto costitutivo and statuto, regardless of their location. Choosing a notary in Rome is practical if you or your representative are present there, but it is not a legal requirement under Italian law.
After notarization, the notary has 10 days to file with Registro Imprese Roma (Art. 2330 §1 CC); the Camera di Commercio di Roma then registers an electronic filing within 5 days. Pre-formation steps (Codice Fiscale, apostilled power of attorney) come before the deed, and opening the corporate bank account after registration often decides the overall calendar.
The minimum is €1 (Art. 2463 §4 CC), but €10,000 is the standard and is strongly recommended for credibility with banks and clients. A single-member SRL must deposit 100% of capital at formation; a multi-member SRL deposits at least 25% of cash contributions at formation, with the remainder paid in as provided in the deed (Art. 2464 CC).
The Camera di Commercio di Roma is the chamber of commerce for Rome and its province. It administers the local Registro delle Imprese, collects the annual Diritto Camerale, and manages support programs including the Bando Nuove Imprese 2026, which covers up to €2,500 (net of VAT) of formation support services from a total fund of €750,000. Its website links to the national SARI online guidance service.
Yes. The Camera di Commercio di Roma approved the Bando Nuove Imprese 2026 on 19 February 2026, covering up to €2,500 (net of VAT) of formation support services from a €750,000 fund that runs until exhausted and in any case no later than 31 December 2026. Twenty-five percent of the fund is reserved for youth enterprises. Aspiring entrepreneurs apply before incorporation through an implementing body, and the contribution is paid after registration.
SARI (Supporto Specialistico Registro Imprese) is the national online guidance service of the Italian chambers of commerce (InfoCamere), available since 26 May 2022 and linked from the Rome chamber's website. It gives free step-by-step information sheets for preparing electronic Registro Imprese filings, including incorporation and post-incorporation filings.
Rome's economy is led by public procurement, tourism and hospitality, cultural and creative industries (media, architecture, design, film), professional and consulting services, and food and beverage. Rome also hosts the headquarters of FAO, WFP, and IFAD, making it a natural base for companies in agri-food, sustainability, and international development.
Yes. Italian law requires that an SRL have a registered office (sede legale) on Italian territory, but it does not require dedicated premises. A professional registered office service at Via Barberini 50 satisfies the requirement and anchors the company to Rome for tax registration and Registro delle Imprese purposes.
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