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Italia · checked 04.08.2026
Self-employment and entrepreneurship
Ordinary self-employment is often limited by quotas and requires prior authorisations; startups and certain professions have dedicated routes.
Official guidance
Check the requirements before applying
Who it is for
- An available quota or a special category
- Resources, licences and the parameters of a genuine activity
- Confirmation from the body responsible for your profession or business
Documents
A basic preparation list. The competent authority creates the personal checklist based on citizenship and place of application.
- A valid passport and copies of its pages
- A completed application form and recent photographs
- The authorisation or attestazione, the business plan, funds, accommodation and your professional qualification
- Proof of funds, accommodation and health insurance — where required
- A police clearance certificate, medical documents, translation and legalisation — if listed for the chosen category
Application steps
- 1Identify the exact lavoro autonomo category
- 2Obtain the required Italian authorisations
- 3Apply for the D visa
- 4After arrival, register the activity and request the permesso
After arrival
- Obtain the permesso
- Obtain a Partita IVA and codice fiscale and register the activity
- Meet your tax and professional obligations
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