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Hire in Italy, and pay employees through our platform or app.
Our Italy EOR solution is the most affordable on the market.
Fast Italy onboarding, hire in as little as 24 hours.
We draft bilingual labor contracts, compliant with Italien labor law.
We manage all mandatory benefits and contributions in Italy.
It doesn’t stop with Italy — we hire employees globally.
In Italy, employers are legally required to produce formal employment contracts for all workers. These contracts should always include any relevant details of the role, such as salary/wage, working hours, benefits, and entitlements. They should also be written in Italian and use the currency of the Euro.
Managers: 6 months Regular employees: 3 months
<5 years employment: min. 1 to 2 months notice
5 to 10 years: min. 1.5 to 3 months notice
>10 years: min. 2 to 4 months notice
In any case of termination. This amount is set aside each month.
Administered according to the following calculation:
(Annual gross salary / 13.5) + (1.5%*years of employment) + compensation for inflation
Italy, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Italy may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.
A normal working week in Italy is 40 hours long, made up of five eight-hour days, usually Monday to Friday.
Italy has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2025 these holidays are:
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | New Year’s Day |
| 6 Jan 2025 | Epiphany |
| 20 Apr 2025 | Easter Sunday |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Easter Monday |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Liberation Day |
| 1 May 2025 | International Workers Day |
| 2 Jun 2025 | Republic Day |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Assumption Day |
| 1 Nov 2025 | All Saints’ Day |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec 2025 | St. Stephen’s Day |
Employees in Italy are entitled to a minimum of 20 days of paid vacation leave from work. This is based on a five-day working week.
Employees in Italy are entitled to at least three days of paid sick leave if they present a medical note. Employees may be able to take up to two years for serious illnesses or family issues.
Female employees in Italy can take two months before and three months after giving birth. During this time, they receive 80% of normal salary. Male employees can take one day of paternity leave, however, they can also take up to two days of the mother’s leave if mutually agreed upon.
Employers in Italy can only terminate employees in specific circumstances, such as breaches of the employment contract or for economic reasons, and there are strict procedures to follow in most cases, so it is important to fully understand the regulations relevant to your specific situation.
Employees are also entitled to a payment at the end of their service, called the TFR, for which an employer must withhold 7% of pay.
Sebastian Klotz,
Sales Manager (Berlin)
„When hiring in Italy, foreign companies are often unaware that the TFR (Trattamento di Fine Rapporto) are to be added on top of the regular employer social contributions. This is an important factor to budget in, in salary discussions.”
Both employees and employers in Italy generally need to contribute toward social security funds. For employees, the contribution is roughly 10% of salary, and for employers, it is roughly 35%.
Income tax is progressively scaled in Italy, with rates ranging from 23% to 43% depending on income.
The corporate tax rate in Italy (called IRES) is 24%, but businesses are also usually required to pay a regional production tax (IRAP) of 3.9%.
Italy has public healthcare, so businesses do not need, nor are expected to, offer private medical insurance. However, some employers do choose to offer private medical benefits.
There is no fixed minimum wage in Italy. Instead, collective bargaining agreements are usually in place to dictate wages for specific industries/roles. However, as of recent data, the average wage in Italy is around EUR 9.44 per hour.
| Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart | (Per Month in USD) |
| Switzerland (Geneva) | $4,000 |
| Italy | $3,924.44 |
| Australia | $1996 |
| Algeria | $156 |
| Uzbekistan | $22 |
In Italy, the 13th-month salary is a mandatory benefit for employees, typically paid around Christmas. Additionally, a 14th-month salary is also required by law in many cases, often paid in June. These payments are part of the country’s labor regulations and are considered standard practice for workers in Italy.
Setting up a system of employee benefits for your employees in Italy can be difficult. The complex regulations and organization can require a lot of time, effort, and investment on the part of employers.
Outsourcing your benefit management process ensures that you fully understand and adhere to the rules, ensuring your compliance and speeding up the process significantly. At Horizons, our Italy Employer of Record & EOR and employment experts will help you to find and arrange your benefits, advise on your strategy, and ensure compliance with the law.
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Generally speaking, the terms “Italy PEO” and “Italy EOR” are used interchangeably.
In most cases, Horizons’ Italy EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Italy.
It is possible to get a work visa in Italy. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Italy are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.
Holiday Schedule in Italy [2025]
