Golden Visaby Investment in Italy

Where Business Meets Lifestyle

Rome as a place to live, invest, and plan with clarity, structure, and time on your side.

Living in Rome
is more than a lifestyle choice

The perfect blend of millennia-old culture, global connections, refined living and business opportunity. In the heart of Italy, a bridge between Europe and the MENA region.

Rome & Italy

Ranked Among the World’s Best

Italy’s in the world ranks

2

World’s most important residence
programs

The Henley Residence Program Index – 2026

3

Best Countries to retire in Europe

Wanderers Compass

4

Passport Power Rank

Henley Passport Index – 2026

10

Best Country to Live and Work

The Henley Opportunity Index – 2026

Rome’s in the world ranks

4

Best Cities in the World

Euromonitor International – 2025

5

Best of the Best Destinations

TripAdvisor – 2025

6

Top Food Cities in the World

National Geographic – 2025

7

World’s Best Cities report

Resonance – 2026

18

Best City for raising a Family

Visual Capitalist – 2026

Golden Visa
by Investments

A clear, progressive path that supports investors from their first approval to the long-term construction of a life in Italy.

You can invest 250.000€ in a real Italian startup to turn your investment into a life project in Italy.

We guide you through a curated selection of Italian startups aligned with the Golden Visa program. Each opportunity is carefully evaluated to combine investment value with a concrete pathway to living and operating in Italy.

Your startups are our startups

Other investments with purpose

Italian Companies

Established businesses • Manufacturing, tourism, services • SICAV/SICAF funds eligible

€500,000
Government Bonds

Lowest risk profile • 3.5-4% annual yields • Government guaranteed • Liquid market

€2,000,000
Philanthropic Donation

Culture, education, research • Non-refundable • Social impact • No hold period

€1,000,000

By investing in these startups,
you can unlock the following benefits:

Legal residency in the host country

Secure a renewable residence permit through your investment, allowing you to live in Italy with stability, flexibility and long-term perspective.

Freedom of movement within the Schengen Area

Enjoy seamless travel across the Schengen Area for business or leisure, without the need for additional visas.

The possibility to include family members

Possibility to take advantage of the italian flat tax for all the family members for 15 years

Possibility to estabilish and run any business

Launch, manage and expand your entrepreneurial activities in Italy, accessing one of Europe’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems.

Access to local services such as healthcare and education

Benefit from Italy’s high-quality healthcare system and internationally recognised education for you and your family.

Italy Sets a Different Standard in Europe

Across Europe, different countries prioritise different aspects of living — from mobility to lifestyle, from structure to flexibility. Italy brings these dimensions together in a way that feels complete, offering a rare balance between quality of life, strategic relevance, and long-term stability.

Business min. Startup Investment
Initial Permit
Min. Stay
Citizenship
PR Eligibility
Investment Focus
Flat Tax
Italy
€ 250,000
2 years
0 days
10 years
5 years
Business / Innovation
€ 300,00 / year
Portugal
€ 500,000
2 years
7 days / year
5 years
5 years
Funds / Business
Greece
€ 250,000 – € 800,000
5 years
0 days
7 years
7 years
Real Estate
Malta
€ 600,000 +
Varies
Not specified
5 years
By naturalization
Mixed
Varies