In the last 18 months, Italy has pushed through aggressive reforms to promote innovation in the Italian economy and reduce bureaucratic red tape. For instance, thanks to an initiative called Restart Italia!, a startup can now be registered for 50 EUR through self-certification with the Chamber of Commerce.

Or, did you know that Italy adopted groundbreaking crowdfunding laws for equity last year to give Italian startups a wide range of funding options in diverse capital markets? All in all, the playing field is shifting in favor of nimble, innovative startups who can reap the upside in the bel paese.

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Source: http://sanfranciscoitaly.com