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Italy

Europe

Italy has a growing tech scene centered in Milan, Rome, and Turin, with strengths in fintech, design, and manufacturing technology. While traditionally slower to adopt remote work compared to Northern Europe, the pandemic accelerated Italy's digital transformation. The country offers a rich cultural experience and competitive cost of living outside major cities.

Capital

Rome

Population

~59 million

Language

Italian

Currency

EUR

Euro

Internet

90%

penetration

Safety

High

Global Peace Index: 1.60 (2024)

Cost

Moderate

Numbeo Index: 52.1 (2026)

Work culture

Italian work culture values personal relationships and face-to-face interaction. Business lunches are important for relationship-building. Hierarchies are respected, especially in larger organizations. Remote work is growing, with the lavoro agile (agile work) framework providing a legal basis for remote arrangements.

Hiring notes

Employment law is highly protective with complex dismissal rules. Contracts are governed by national collective agreements (CCNL). Freelancers operate with Partita IVA (VAT number) under the regime forfettario for simplified taxation. International employers commonly use EOR services.

Remote jobs in Italy

Operations Specialist

Hadley Designs

United States, Canada, Argentina, South Africa, Italy, SingaporeOperations5 days ago

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