Structuring in Italy

Investing internationally often leads to complex acquisition structures with legal entities and reporting obligations in multiple jurisdictions – and this in turn poses challenges for transparency, governance and the timely delivery of the information required by investors and regulators.

But it’s not just about complexity. More than in any other part of business, your structures and your transparency rely on knowing the local regulations and local market intimately. Not knowing about that crucial bit of paperwork won’t excuse you when the regulators call.

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a service provider in Italy who had a huge global experience but that intimate local knowledge as well? Someone who could execute and administer your structures and your investments in Italy, without fuss and with confidence.

Welcome to STUDIO NIGRO.

We can do pretty much everything for you, from the legal set-up requirements to running the local entity. We don’t just set up a company and leave you to it; we add those pieces that make your holding structure a true company. We can provide local company directors, office space and a local registered address; corporate secretarial, accounting and tax compliance, as well as HR and payroll services, are part of our core offer. As a large multinational firm, we have a footprint that no one else can replicate.

What we do

STUDIO NIGRO offers a comprehensive range of services to assist clients with setting up and operating corporate structures worldwide. In close collaboration with our clients’ advisors, dedicated teams of lawyers and accountants use their knowledge of local laws and regulations to guide clients through the complexities of cross-border compliance.

Our services include:

  • Assistance with company formation as well as liquidation
  • Domiciliary services
  • Corporate management services, including provision of directors/officers 
  • Accounting and reporting services
  • Tax compliance services
  • Corporate legal and secretarial services
  • Provision of dedicated offices and staff 
  • HR and payroll services
  • Visa/residence permit issuing services

Domiciliary and management services

It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re based, every company in Italy is obliged by law to maintain a registered office where official documents can be served - and we can provide one. There’s not a requirement for one or more directors to assume responsibility for the company’s management but, if requested, we can help with that, too.

With our complete range of domiciliary and management services, we can take care of this burden for you. We can help with temporary operational headquarters, and if necessary we will arrange for dedicated office space, support services and staff.

Using the local knowledge, we make sure that all local requirements, rules and regulations are complied with. We ensure proper registration with the local authorities; we diligently process all communications delivered to the registered address; we maintain accurate accounts and statutory records which are always available for inspection. We take care of banking operations and interim reporting whenever required. Our qualified and experienced senior staff can assume sole or joint responsibility for the day-to-day management of your local company; our network of seasoned professionals cover legal, accounting and tax and are happy to let you draw on their experience.

As your local representative, we ensure your entity’s good standing in accordance with local requirements – and we’re happy to work with your local advisers in tax, legal and accounting to do this. We’re completely independent, and can work with whoever you’d like us to.

Leave the small – but very, very important – stuff to us, and you can keep your eyes on your global ambition.