19 May, 2025
How to obtain a digital signature and use the Registro Imprese portal for company registration
Since 2025, Italian company formation has entered the digital era with the Registro Imprese portal, allowing entire SRL incorporations to be completed online. The cornerstone of this process is the qualified digital signature, issued via a smart card (CNS) or USB token, which verifies the identity of the signatory and satisfies the notarial requirements remotely.
To get started, applicants must apply for a digital identity from an accredited Certification Authority. Once in possession of the CNS card and reader software, you can prepare your company’s Articles of Association in the standardized format required by Italian civil law. Uploading these documents into the Registro Imprese portal, you then affix your digital signature. The system performs automated compliance checks on the form and flags any inconsistencies in real time.
Italian Company Formations simplifies each step. We assist in choosing the right Certification Authority, configuring your CNS environment, and formatting legal documents to the precise specifications of the chamber of commerce. Our team uploads and submits the dossier via the Registro Imprese portal, monitors its validation status, and coordinates with the digital notary for final deed execution. What once took weeks of appointments and paper exchanges can now be finalized in days, ensuring you hit the ground running in the Italian market.
