Can I Claim Software and Subscriptions as a Business Expense in Italy?
Yes. Software, cloud tools and online subscriptions used for the business are normal costs of an Italian company.
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What Agenzia delle Entrate says
A cost needs to relate to the business activity to be a company expense. Adjustments from the accounting profit to taxable profit are made by your commercialista. Business software and subscriptions fit when they are used for the activity. Keep the supplier invoice. Electronic invoices from Italian suppliers arrive through SDI as FatturaPA XML.
When you can claim
- Accounting, invoicing and project software used for the business
- Cloud storage and hosting for company data
- Domain names and website hosting
- Design, development or communication tools used for client work
When you cannot claim
- Personal streaming or entertainment subscriptions
- Software used mainly for private purposes
Good to know
Pro tip: Put business subscriptions on a company card or account so each charge already has a supplier invoice behind it.
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