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Bookkeeping basics

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What records you must keep and how an accountant helps.

Information, not legal advice. MovItaly is not a law firm. Check with the questura or consulate before you act.

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People in Italy who want to work for themselves or run a business. What records you must keep and how an accountant helps.

Key facts

  • Records depend on the regime: forfettario is lighter, ordinario needs VAT registers.
  • Keep documents at least 10 years (TO VERIFY).
  • Electronic invoices are stored by SDI and by your accountant.

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