🇮🇹 Corporate Tax in Italy
Headline rate: ~27.9% (24% IRES + 3.9% IRAP)
Limited Liability Company (SRL)
Subject to IRES (Imposta sul Reddito delle Società) at 24% on taxable income, plus IRAP (Imposta Regionale sulle Attività Produttive) at 3.9% on a broader tax base that excludes personnel cost deductions in most cases, bringing the combined effective rate to approximately 27.9%. VAT (IVA) is charged at 22% on most goods and services, with reduced rates of 4%, 5%, and 10% for specific categories. Dividends distributed to individual shareholders are subject to a 26% substitute tax. Italy offers a Patent Box regime providing a 110% super-deduction on qualifying IP income and an R&D tax credit for eligible expenditures.
Key Facts
- Double tax treaties: 100
- Memberships: EU, WTO, G7, G20, NATO, Eurozone, Schengen
- Legal system: Civil law
- Fiscal year: Calendar year (alternatives allowed with approval)
This content is educational and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific situation. Data last verified March 2026.