Italy

This is the main government page for the Italian Government, which includes official press releases, statistics, and information on Italian foreign relations and domestic policies. This resource is mostly in Italian but does contain a small portion of English sections.

The Italian Trade Promotion Agency (ITA) provides contact information for Italian firms interested in trading with a particular country, information on Italian laws and regulations, detailed profiles of Italian consultancy companies, and statistical information relating to trading with Italy. Training programs aimed at entrepreneurs or civil servants from developing countries and economies in transition are also offered.

The National Institute of Statistics (Istat) acts as the central institution for statistical information in Italy. The site includes indices on several economic sectors, news, and statistical tools. Users can find an assortment of statistics listed by territory or theme on the site.

This document defines Italy’s restrictions associated with freedom of contract regarding agency agreements and distribution agreements, as well as the differences between them. This resource also specifies the legal issues including exclusivity and non-compete provisions, choice of law, competition law issues, taxes, and international conventions. Prepared by: DS Avvocati Santa Maria Tristano Ziccardi.

The Borsa Italiana is charged with the responsibility of managing the Italian stock exchange. Information is provided on stocks, ETFs, funds, derivatives, and bonds. On the site, users can learn about different markets, stock options, how to take a business public, read up on new regulation information, and analyze statistics.

The Ministry of Economic Development is responsible for a wide variety of policies, including economic development and cohesion, energy and mineral resources, telecommunications, internationalization, and business incentives. Specific resources on the site are available in English. Otherwise, the site is in Italian.

The Bank of Italy advises the legislative and executive branches and also provides treasury services for the central government. The web page provides users with information on services for the public, publications, statistics, the central banking system, and markets and payment systems.