Self-Employment

Be your own boss! Find out how to freelance or start your own business in Italy, including how to manage the administrative basics of self-employment successfully.

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Starting a business in Italy

Learn how you can start a business in Italy, including the legal structures, necessary visas, costs, registration, administration, and taxes.

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Becoming a freelancer or self-employed in Italy

Want to be your own boss? Learn about freelancing in Italy, including taxes, registration, renting an office space, and finding work.

How to run your business in Italy

So you’ve opened your Italian business, now comes the hard part – keeping everything running smoothly. Learn how to run a business in Italy.

Taxes for freelancers and the self-employed in Italy in 2026

Discover how self-employed and freelance tax rules work in Italy, including advice on rates, eligibility and how to register.