Self-employment visa for directors and auditors in Italy: essential guide

Italy offers the possibility of obtaining a self-employment visa aimed at professionals who intend to carry out activities as directors or auditors within Italian companies. This type of permit is particularly useful for those who wish to take on management or control roles in companies already established in Italy.

Who can apply for this visa?

The self-employment visa is intended for people who wish to work in Italy without being bound by a subordinate employment contract. In this context, directors and auditors represent key figures in the Italian corporate organization.

A non-EU citizen who wishes to take on the role of director or auditor within an Italian company, established and active for at least 3 years (i.e. which has already approved 3 financial statements), will have the possibility of applying for this type of visa and residence permit which falls into one of the categories subject to the numerical limitations of the flows decree.

Main requirements

To access this visa, it is necessary to meet some fundamental conditions, including:

1. Official appointment: the applicant must be formally appointed as director or auditor by the competent bodies of the Italian company

2. Italian company: it must be established and have been operating for at least 3 years (it is therefore not possible to proceed with newly established companies or those active for less than 3 years)

3. Company documentation: it is necessary to present documentation relating to the Italian company that certifies the organizational and financial structure as well as the registration and activity with the competent Company Register.

4. Economic capacity: it is necessary to demonstrate that the applicant will earn an income, deriving from the activity carried out as director/mayor/auditor, not less than the minimum required for exemption from participation in public spending (approx. 8,500 Euro per year).

Application procedure

The process of obtaining a visa includes several administrative steps:

• Application to the Italian consulate: the candidate must submit the application to the Italian consulate in their country of residence, attaching all the required documents

• Evaluation by the Italian authorities: the Italian authorities verify the legitimacy of the project and compliance with the regulations as well as the availability of quotas among those provided annually by the flows decree

• Visa issuance: after approval, the self-employed visa is granted and once in Italy the person must proceed with the application for a residence permit

Visa advantages for administrators, mayors and auditors

Obtaining this visa allows you to develop an autonomous career in Italy, contributing to the growth and good governance of Italian companies. Furthermore, it offers greater flexibility in organizing work and in participating directly in company decisions.

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The content of this article is intended to provide general information on the topic. For doubts or particular cases it is advisable to ask for specialized advice based on your specific situation.