Uglobal Immigration Magazine Volume 2, Issue 1 | Page 97

UGLOBAL.COM AN INVESTOR’S GUIDE TO ITALY’S INVESTOR VISA BY / To attract more foreign capital benefitting the Italian economy, the government launched a visa for non-European investors who want to invest in Italian companies, innovative start-up companies, research, education and philanthropic activities. L ess than two years ago, following the path of other EU countries, Italy introduced a new visa and residence permit category called the investor visa. This new visa is available to non-EU investors who are seeking to enter Italy and carry out an investment in the Italian market. The purpose has been to attract foreign capital that benefits the Italian economy. Available investment types are those connected to Italian companies and corporations, innovative ALESSIA AJELLI 95