Hire across Italy without setting up a local entity. Peak's people-first approach lets you employ, pay and support talent while we handle IRPEF, INPS contributions and the sector collective agreements (CCNL) that shape Italian employment.
Italy is one of the EU's largest economies, with world-leading industrial districts and design, manufacturing and engineering talent - and you can hire here without a local entity.
A major manufacturing and consumer market in the eurozone.
World-renowned clusters in design, machinery, fashion and food.
Deep expertise in manufacturing, engineering and the creative sectors.
A strategic base for southern Europe and beyond.
Sector collective agreements set clear, consistent employment terms.
We help you weigh whether Italy fits your values, not just the opportunity.
For most teams entering Italy, an EOR is faster, cheaper and lower-risk than establishing a local entity.
| Italy entity setup | Peak EOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | S.r.l. registration plus notary, accounting and ongoing compliance | No setup costs, transparent monthly pricing |
| Time to hire | Around 2-4 weeks to incorporate, plus registrations | 2-4 weeks, full compliance included |
| Ideal for | 10+ employees, permanent commitment, local board needs | Testing markets, 1-20 employees, flexibility needed |
Your upfront entity cost with Peak. Skip S.r.l. formation, INPS registration and the ongoing compliance overhead - with the freedom to scale up or down without complications.
We'll tell you when setting up your own entity makes more sense. Our goal is your success, not our commission.
Italian employment is governed by national sector agreements (CCNL) that set pay, notice and benefits. We apply the right CCNL and keep every contract, contribution and filing correct.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Income tax (IRPEF) | Three bands: 23% / 33% / 43% (middle band cut to 33% for 2026) |
| Employer social security | ≈30% (varies by CCNL and sector), plus INAIL |
| Employee social security | ≈9.2-10% of gross salary |
| Severance (TFR) | Accrued for every employee |
| Filing | Monthly UniEmens to INPS; F24 payment by the 16th |
Actual local employment specialists - not outsourced advice. TeamHub gives you compliant templates and instant payslips, with human help whenever you need it.
Deep knowledge of Italian labour law and the CCNL system, a real in-house team and a business-for-good ethos - we measure success beyond profit.
Local specialists who know the market and the rules on the ground.
Employment lawyers in-house, not outsourced advice.
Certified specialists, ready for multi-currency operations.
No hidden fees, no billable hours, no surprises.
B1G1 partner, B Corp certified, Planet Mark certified.
TeamHub keeps you informed; humans handle the hard bits.
Hiring your first person in Italy is just the start. We support the whole journey.
Disputes, performance issues and cultural integration, handled with care.
Stay ahead of law changes, regulatory updates and best practice.
Scale your team, enter new markets and get strategic advice.
Redundancy, restructuring and legal complications, expertly navigated.
Italy offers a major market and specialist talent, but employment terms are set by sector collective agreements. Applying the correct CCNL and getting contracts, TFR and contributions right from the start matters.
