Visa D for Entrepreneurs, Relocation to Italy and Business Set-Up

Integrated professional assistance for non-EU entrepreneurs and families who wish to relocate to Italy, obtain residence permits, establish an Italian company and receive ongoing support for business start-up and development.

Who this service is for

This service is designed for entrepreneurs from outside the European Union who intend to move to Italy on a stable basis, either individually or with their families, and need qualified support throughout the entire relocation and business establishment process.

• Non-EU entrepreneurs planning to relocate to Italy
• Business owners seeking a Visa D for self-employment or entrepreneurial activity
• Families wishing to regularize residence status in Italy
• Foreign investors who intend to establish and start an Italian company
• Entrepreneurs who require coordinated administrative, fiscal and operational assistance

What we do

Studio Merola provides integrated assistance covering the preliminary strategic phase, Visa D application support, residence permit procedures, company incorporation, business start-up and ongoing professional assistance. The service is structured for complex international cases requiring coordinated management of multiple legal, administrative and fiscal steps.

1. Preliminary assessment and relocation strategy

Before starting the formal procedure, we assess the client’s personal, business and family position in order to verify feasibility and identify the most suitable entry and relocation strategy.

• Analysis of the personal and entrepreneurial profile
• Preliminary verification of the requirements for relocation to Italy
• Assessment of the most appropriate entry route
• Preparation of the operational relocation strategy
• Evaluation of economic and fiscal sustainability
• Coordination with legal advisors and other professionals where necessary

2. Assistance for Visa D application

We support the client in preparing and organizing the application for the Visa D required for self-employment or entrepreneurial activity in Italy.

• Preparation and collection of the required documentation
• Drafting of the business project and supporting economic plan
• Assistance in structuring the application file
• Liaison with the relevant authorities and offices involved in the procedure
• Support during the administrative review phase
• Management of requests for additional documents or clarifications
• Monitoring of the application until completion of the process

3. Residence permit for the entrepreneur and family members

After entry into Italy, we assist the client in completing the procedures necessary to regularize residence status and to manage the related requirements for family members.

• Application for residence permit
• Tax code assistance
• Population registry registration
• Support for identity card procedures
• Health card assistance
• Family reunification support where applicable
• Management of procedures concerning spouse and children

4. Company incorporation in Italy

We assist the entrepreneur in setting up the Italian company, with particular attention to legal form, fiscal structure, registrations and organizational readiness.

• Assessment of the most suitable legal structure
• Support in the preparation of the corporate framework
• Assistance with company incorporation procedures
• VAT registration
• Registration with the relevant authorities and institutions
• Activation of accounting and fiscal set-up
• Definition of the business operating structure
• Support in the initial implementation phase

5. Business start-up support

The objective is not limited to obtaining entry and residence documents. We also support the client in the practical and organizational aspects of starting business operations in Italy.

• Support in identifying suitable housing and logistical solutions
• Assistance with initial local administrative relationships
• Support in the early organizational stage of the business
• Administrative assistance during start-up
• Guidance on the first operational steps in the Italian market

6. Ongoing assistance and overall project coordination

International relocation projects involving entrepreneurial activity require constant coordination. For this reason, we provide continued assistance throughout the entire process, from the initial evaluation to the effective start of the business activity.

• Overall management of the project
• Coordination among professionals, advisors and offices involved
• Monitoring of deadlines and formal requirements
• Management of unforeseen issues and critical steps
• Continuous professional assistance until completion of the process

One professional structure for a complex international project

Relocating to Italy for entrepreneurial purposes requires strategic planning, regulatory compliance, business structuring and coordinated execution. Studio Merola offers an integrated professional service for clients seeking a serious, structured and continuous point of reference throughout the entire process.

Areas of application

The service may be adapted to a variety of entrepreneurial sectors, depending on the client’s business profile and project objectives.

• Construction and building activities
• Commercial businesses
• Service companies
• Professional and entrepreneurial activities to be developed in Italy

Request a preliminary case assessment

If you are a foreign entrepreneur and wish to evaluate the possibility of:

• obtaining a Visa D for Italy,
• relocating your business project,
• regularizing the residence position of your family,
• establishing a company in Italy,
• receiving ongoing support for business start-up and development,

you may request a confidential preliminary assessment of your case.

Contact Studio Merola to evaluate the most suitable path for your relocation and business project in Italy.