International experience
Our experience with international companies
ABOUT — THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE COUNTER
In many countries, a CPA is mainly associated with accounting and tax compliance. In Italy, the role of the Commercialista is traditionally much broader. Beyond bookkeeping and tax advisory, Italian Commercialisti often act as long-term business advisors coordinating corporate, employment, regulatory, and operational matters on a day-to-day basis. In practice, the role is frequently closer to that of a business lawyer focused on corporate operations and compliance rather than litigation — combining financial, tax, corporate, organizational, and managerial support under one professional relationship.
The profession also traditionally includes strong business administration and management expertise, ranging from financial control and management reporting to strategic advisory and business planning. For foreign companies operating in Italy, this often means having a single local professional counterpart capable of understanding not only compliance issues, but also the broader operational and business implications of managerial decisions.
The figures on our homepage reflect over thirty years of work with international companies entering and operating in Italy. Here is what they mean in practice.
Approach
30+ years working with international companies in Italy Roberto Diaferia has been registered as a Commercialista since 1997 and has worked with foreign companies since 1992. This means we have seen Italy across multiple regulatory cycles, tax reforms, and economic shifts — and we know what stays the same and what changes.
30
years working
Industries we work with
50+ international clients assisted
Our clients come from across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. They include:
Manufacturing and industrial companies establishing production or commercial subsidiaries in Italy
Software and technology firms opening their first Italian office
Logistics and distribution companies setting up Italian operations
International airlines requiring fiscal representation and BSP/CASS compliance
Tourism and hospitality groups with Italian assets or activities
Key figures of the firm
Types of Italian entities we have set up and managed
S.r.l. (Società a responsabilità limitata) — the standard subsidiary structure for most international companies
S.p.A. (Società per azioni) — joint stock company
Branch offices (Sede secondaria) of foreign companies
Representative offices for companies in the pre-operational phase
Main operations handled
Full incorporation and registration processes, from notarial deed to first tax filing
Employment contract drafting and adaptation to Italian law, including CCNL compliance
Employment disputes and individual or collective agreements, prior to court proceedings
Ongoing tax compliance, bookkeeping, and statutory reporting
M&A transactions, due diligence, and corporate restructuring
Fiscal representation and VAT management for non-resident entities
Operational support: counterpart checks, accreditation procedures, professional referrals
One point of contact. Everything sorted.