Investing in Italy

DOLMEN consultancy considers Italy one of Europe’s most interesting investment locations. Recent market analysis do evidence and subscribe this vision.

The industrial and retail sector is best performing for a long period. A strong recommendation is recorded for business opportunities in the main Italian cities Rome, Milan and Venice. The office market in Italy shows attractive growth figures.

In addition Italy has a large number of incentives making it to be an investment opportunity in itself:

• No wealth or capital gains tax
• A 59 million domestic consumers market
• One of the world’s driving economical forces, member of the G8
• Strong worldwide import and export position
• Remaining a prime tourist destination
• High rental potential from both the tourist and the strong domestic consumer market
• Low cost airlines have put Italy at the centre of their expansion strategy
• Extensive property market, with steadily rising prices
• Certain areas offer extra incentives and business development opportunities
• Grants and/or soft loans for property renovation