Those who want to get regular profits from what they really like are starting their own business. It is interesting that this can be done not only in the native country, but also abroad. One of the most promising countries for entrepreneurship growth is Italy - a European state leading in terms of economic growth. This factor is also due to the ideal geographical position of the country, considered the best for entrepreneurship.
To open a business in Italy, a citizen of another country needs to know many nuances, in particular the fact that the state is clearly divided into industrial and agricultural parts, and also has certain features in paying taxes. Be sure to study the traditions of the local population.
The nuances of the business climate
To move to a country of permanent residence and in the future to have a promising business in Italy, you need to deal with the nuances of local traditions. The specifics of some problems can have a huge impact on starting a business. This is due to certain forms of corruption. If in our country it is customary at a certain level to give a bribe to an official, then in Italy no one will take money from a stranger. 
Business in Italy is passed on from generation to generation by relatives, and getting a job or promoting one's business is possible only with the help of one's own forces or certain connections. Friendly or kindred - they decide how real business is in this area. In the absence of acquaintances, a foreigner is generally unrealistic to get into some niches of entrepreneurship.
The mentality of Italians
The characteristic features of the life of real Italians also affect the conduct of their own business. The whole world is aware of the regularity of the inhabitants of this country, but few know that it applies to business relations. Business in Italy provides for the possibility of being late for a business meeting. This is considered normal, and the delay can be measured in half an hour or an hour, rather than a few minutes. When the parties meet, it is not customary to go straight to the point, because almost all business partners are relatives or friends. That is why the first part of the meeting is always paid to third-party topics and discussions, after which the partners proceed to discuss the main subject of the meeting. Such features require from a foreigner not only knowledge of the language, but some understanding of the country and its inhabitants. 
Before starting a business in Italy, the features of which are listed in this article, it is best to live in the country for a while as an ordinary worker or student, since tourists do not discover all the features of the local way of life. Interestingly, in this state, business owners are allowed to get jobs in other companies.
An important aspect is the appearance during a business meeting: you always need to look decent.
Italians pay attention to:
- clothes
- footwear;
- neat look;
- grooming.
Option selection
Small business in Italy occupies a leading position among all other business options. Medium-sized businesses are also relevant, but to a lesser extent, but large companies with more than twenty employees can be counted on the fingers. When choosing a type of activity for foreigners there are no certain restrictions. 
To start your own business in this country, it is best to organize small business with the help of local specialists. As in any state, this is due to certain legal features. In addition, before starting a business, a foreigner needs to have legal grounds for living in the country. To do this, you must first obtain a residence permit.
Steps for registering business activities
To open a business in Italy, first of all, you need to submit documents to the Chamber of Commerce. This can be done at any local branch by submitting documents of the new organization for entry in the Register of Enterprises or directly on the management website. This register contains information about millions of companies across the country and the number of people who are their founders, shareholders or directors. All registry data is available to any user.
List of documents
After the application is approved, the new entrepreneur will receive the registration code of his company, as well as:
- tax identification number;
- information about registration with an insurance company;
- social security registration data.
All information regarding the opening of their own business will go to the entrepreneur at his declared and certified email address. This procedure takes a week, but in fact is faster.
Material costs
Taxes in Italy are quite high, and the registration procedure also requires material investment. By itself, it costs a new entrepreneur 220 euros, but for registration, you must first pay:
- certification of documents of the Charter;
- state tax;
- acquisition of accounting documentation;
- incorporation act;
- license (if necessary).
In addition, you need to open a bank account and notify the local employment office of the hiring of employees. It is difficult for a foreigner to go through all the stages of registration independently, therefore, for the correct paperwork, it is better to seek help from a specialist.
Choice of ownership
Small business, the idea of opening which suggests itself when visiting Italy, is the most common form of entrepreneurship for immigrants from other countries. It is easy to start it, while you can work in parallel for another company and pay taxes on a flexible system. 
Such a business in Italy for a senior citizen, as well as for a able-bodied citizen, is also affordable and requires the passage of the above procedures.
Depending on the scale of business in Italy, other forms of ownership known to us are widespread, including LLC and JSC. The first option is also suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, has an accelerated registration procedure and low requirements for financial reporting. Each shareholder is required to contribute at least a quarter of the authorized capital, which should be at least 10 thousand euros. In the case of opening this form, only one shareholder remains the obligation to pay the full amount. The responsibility of each owner corresponds to part of his investment in the business.
The joint-stock company is more characteristic of large enterprises, since their capital should be at least 120 thousand euros, and financial reporting is more stringent.
Tax system
To understand this issue, at the initial stage of development it is also better to turn to specialists. Taxes in Italy can reach half the earnings, regardless of the type of activity and form of ownership of the business.
The latest tax indicators correspond to the following data:
- income tax - 23-43%, depending on the amount of income;
- income tax - 27.5%;
- value added tax - 21%;
- regional tax on production activities - 1.2-2.03%.
Choice of activity
Small business, whose ideas should correspond to the skills of the entrepreneur and the demand for this type of activity, is also obliged to take into account the geographical features of the region. Not every city in the country, for example, is a tourist, which means that the relevance of a souvenir shop will radically differ in its different regions. 
The bureaucratic nuances are also important, since not every business can be simply documented. To simplify the process of registering your business in Italy, it is better to start small. That is, first open a bar or cafe, and then make a large restaurant out of it. So a businessman will be able to assess his growth opportunities and understand all the features of the restaurant business, sanitary standards and work quality standards. A similar pattern often develops the hotel business in Italy. Entrepreneurs first organize small shelters or hostels in tourist cities, after which, taking into account the tastes of local visitors, they transfer their business to a new level of service.
An important nuance is the choice of the audience. For example, visiting Russians often start a business aimed specifically at Russian-speaking tourists, which leads to high competition in this direction.
Italy is famous worldwide for its cuisine and is a center of fashion. The country is also known for construction companies, pharmaceutical concerns and cars. Therefore, you should choose in favor of the most profitable business, of course, taking into account the need to collect additional licenses and other securities in some cases.
For those who do not want to spend time on promoting a business, ready-made options are offered. In Italy, you can buy a ready-made business in the field of beauty at an average cost of 40 thousand euros; a pizzeria or cafe will cost a foreign entrepreneur ten times more expensive.
Getting a visa
To carry out entrepreneurial activity in the country, a long-term national visa is required. 
The documents required to receive it may differ in individual cases, but the list always contains:
- certificate of business registration;
- completed form;
- medical insurance;
- color photos 3x4;
- copy of all pages of the passport;
- copy of all pages of the passport;
- document confirming financial profit;
- proof of residence in Italy.
After providing a full package of documents, it remains only to wait for a positive decision.