Employment overview in Italy
Hiring in Italy requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With EOR World, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Italy without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is EUR and the standard payroll cycle is monthly (13th–14th salary). The official working language is Italian, and contracts must comply with Italy employment law.
Key employment laws in Italy
- Working hours40 hrs/week
- Probation periodUp to 6 months
- Notice period15 days – 4 months (CCNL)
- Paid annual leave20–26 days
- Public holidays12
- Minimum wageSet by CCNL (no statutory)
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Italy
Payroll in Italy runs monthly (13th–14th salary). Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~30% on top of gross. EOR World handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Italy
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~30% on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Italy?
- Hire in Italy in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with Italy employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in EUR on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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