Italy is a major global economy: Ranking 3rd in the Eurozone and 8th worldwide with a GDP of around 2 trillion dollars. Its population of over 60 million and high GDP per capita (over $30,000) provide significant business opportunities. Italian households have substantial net wealth (8 times disposable income) and relatively low debt (average 82% of disposable income, Bank of Italy).

Strategic Logistic Hub: Italy links European Single Market (500M consumers) and regions like Northern Africa, Middle East. It acts as a bridge between Southern Europe and Central/Eastern EU with a strong transportation network: 6,800 km motorways, 1,000+ km high-speed railways, and strategic ports.

A country open to foreign investment: Multinational companies play a significant role in the Italian economy. Foreign affiliates employ 11% of workers, contribute to 20% of domestic turnover, and export 26% of national goods. Italy ranks 13th in FDI Confidence Index (A.T. Kearney, 2017), surpassing countries like the Netherlands, Sweden, and Ireland.

Boosting Competitiveness: Italy offers powerful incentives to enhance competitiveness. It provides a 50% tax credit for R&D investments, a 40% deduction for capital goods investments (150% for Industry 4.0 solutions), and stands as the second most appealing developed country for digital investments due to the “Industria 4.0” initiative .