Italy Founder Series

The Italy Founder Series is a must-read for Italian entrepreneurs aiming to start a tech company, and a reliable resource for building a successful tech business. Our articles provide expert advice and practical tips, guiding you from setting up your business to planning your exit strategy, helping you make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls.

Stock Option Plans
5 minute read | December.03.2024

Italy Founder Series: Stock Option Plans | Orrick

Startups often cannot pay the high salaries of larger companies. By offering stock options, however, they can build competitive compensation packages that align employee and shareholder interests. To help startups and small and medium-sized enterprises, the Italian government has introduced a favorable tax scheme for stock option plans.

This article provides an overview of stock options for Italian startups. It covers how to use them to attract, retain and incentivize the team.

Build Your Startup
5 minute read | December.03.2024

Italy Founder Series: Build Your Startup | Orrick

When founders in Italy set up a startup, they must make decisions that can have long-term effects, especially when it comes to raising capital.

Creating a company establishes responsibilities to employees, customers and suppliers. Avoiding mistakes at this stage, including about legal documentation, can help founders navigate subsequent phases of growth, capital raising (including due diligence) and potential exit.

What are the most common legal questions a founder must answer when setting up a startup? Let’s take a look.