The Process
Step 1: Create Representative Office
Create representative office in Italy and register the office with the Italian Chamber of Commerce.
Step 2: Department of Labor Clearance
Receive clearance from the Italian Department of Labor.
Step 3: Immigration Department Clearance
Receive clearance from the Italian Immigration Department.
Step 4: Visa Application
Apply for the "special" self-employed visa as per article 40/22 of Decree 394/1999.
Requirements
Passport — Original passport with 6 months validity and 1 blank page
Birth Certificate — Apostilled
Criminal Record Clearance — Apostilled, from your country of legal residence
Proof of Employment — With the foreign company that established the representative office
Proof of Affiliation — Between representative company and foreign company
Foreign Company Financials — Showing significant turnover and solvency
What's Included
Formation of the representative office — Full formation of the representative office in Italy
Full legal counseling — During the entire duration of the application
Government application fees — Included (does not include extra reciprocity fees applicable to certain countries)
Document preparation — Compilation, compliance revision, and due diligence work of all necessary paperwork, as well as taking care of all appointments and communication
Concierge services — For all appointments in Italy and at Italian consulates, including legal advice, representation, and legal translation services
Important Notes
Dependents — The representative's spouse and children can join as dependents under the same visa category.
No investment required — No investment in Italy is required.
Taxation — The foreign company is exempt from Italian taxation, but the foreign representative will become a tax resident should they spend more than six months in Italy.
Visa quota system — Not subject to the Italian visa quota system only in cases where the individual applies for the "special" self-employed visa as per article 40/22 of Decree 394/1999.