Italy in a nutshell
Italy is famous for breath-taking sceneries, a historical heritage spanning thousands of years, and delicious food. Visited by some 60 million tourists every year, Italy is the country with the most UNESCO sites in the world. Italy also presents unique opportunities for companies looking to expand internationally.
Outstanding business features
- Highly specialized public research institutes and renown universities provide an excellent platform for collaborating and co-designing innovative solutions.
- A wide range of incentives and fiscal benefits are available to foreign investors, from support to industrial projects to R&D activities.
- Strategically located in the heart of the Mediterranean, it is a natural bridge to access about half a billion consumers.
Economy and infrastructure
Italy is the 3rd economy in the European Union and the 10th worldwide. It is a leading country in manufacturing, world trades and export with a strong industrial culture.
Italy boasts an extensive rail and road network. About 7,000 km of motorways are reserved for fast traffic. International airports and over 20 ports connect major cities and production districts.
