Work & Business
Choose freelance vs company paths
Plain English
Self-employment in Italy usually means working as a freelancer (Partita IVA) or through a company, instead of as an employee on a contract. The right path depends on how you earn, how much you expect to invoice, and whether clients need invoices from a company or an individual.
How EdBirds helps
Clarity on Italian self-employment options: freelance / Partita IVA versus forming a company, what each path typically requires, and which questions to ask before you commit.
Guidance and document preparation — not a substitute for a lawyer, commercialista, or official decision by a public office.
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