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Italy — services for living and doing business

The investor visa, self-sufficiency and digital nomad routes

Population:
59m
Capital:
Rome
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
Time zone:
UTC+1
Passport by naturalisation:
from 10 years
Languages:
Italian
Italy on the map

Services in Italy

4 services from vetted local experts. Pick a category — every option is inside.

Prices are indicative — the expert quotes the final figure.

About the country

Italy has residence for the financially independent (Residenza Elettiva) with passive income from EUR 31,000 a year. There is also a digital nomad visa. An EU and Schengen country with strong public healthcare.

Worth knowing

  • !A heavy tax burden
  • !Bureaucracy
  • !Expensive living in the big cities

Italy: scores by area

6.7/ 10 — average scorecompare with all →

An expert estimate to get you oriented — we'll go through the details on the consultation.

Taxes (how favourable)3/10
Cost of living4/10
Safety6/10
Passport strength10/10
Infrastructure8/10
Business prospects5/10
Investment appeal7/10
Healthcare9/10
Environment8/10

Common questions

How can I move to Italy?
The catalogue covers these routes: residence permit, visa applications. The reference section describes 13 relocation programmes in total, with official conditions and links to government sources. Which route fits depends on whether you have a job, a business, property or relatives in the country - we'll go through it on a free consultation and pick the one that works.
How do I start a business in Italy?
The catalogue has 1 option in this area: company formation. A licensed local expert handles the paperwork and files with the register. The steps, the timeline and the tax regime for what you do are covered on a free consultation.
What services can I arrange in Italy?
4 options across 6 areas: company formation, residence permit, visa applications, crypto exchange, flights, short-term stays, car rental, yacht charter and 6 more. Every option comes with a price, a timeline and the scope of work; the provider is a licensed local expert.
Can services in Italy be arranged remotely, without flying in?
Partly: 1 of 4 options are handled remotely, the rest need you there in person (usually biometrics or a signature at the bank). The format (“Remotely” / “In person”) is on each service card, visible before you send a request.
How long does it take in Italy?
It depends on the service: the fastest take from 5 days, the longest (citizenship, investment programmes) up to 8 months. The exact timeline is on each service card - that's the expert's working time, excluding queues at government bodies.
What does a consultation cost, and is there a markup on top?
The consultation is free and commits you to nothing. You sign the contract directly with the expert and pay their official price list - Pactors adds no markup and takes no commission from you.
After how many years can I get citizenship by naturalisation in Italy?
The standard naturalisation route in Italy takes from 10 years of legal residence (residence permit → permanent residence → passport). Faster routes: EU citizens — 4 years; Italian descent (a parent or grandparent) — 2 years; marriage — 2 years of residence in Italy (1 year with children). This is a 2026 guide - the exact term depends on the route, and we'll confirm it on a consultation.

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