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Overview of Italian company data coverage, registers, and legal forms
Overview
Italy's business register, the Registro Imprese, is managed by the local Chambers of Commerce (Camere di Commercio) across all Italian provinces. It contains comprehensive information on all registered businesses.
Data Sources
Identifiers
Italian companies are uniquely identified by the combination of CCIAA (provincial Chamber of Commerce code) and REA number:
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
cciaa | 2-letter Chamber of Commerce code (uppercase) | MI |
n_rea | REA number (no leading zeros) | 2094550 |
Display format: MI-2094550
Legal Forms
Corporations
| Legal Form | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| S.p.A. | Società per azioni | Joint-stock company (public) |
| S.r.l. | Società a responsabilità limitata | Limited liability company |
| S.r.l.s. | S.r.l. semplificata | Simplified LLC (reduced capital) |
| S.a.p.a. | Società in accomandita per azioni | Partnership limited by shares |
Partnerships
| Legal Form | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| S.n.c. | Società in nome collettivo | General partnership |
| S.a.s. | Società in accomandita semplice | Limited partnership |
| S.s. | Società semplice | Simple partnership |
Other
| Legal Form | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ditta individuale | - | Sole proprietorship |
| Cooperativa | Società cooperativa | Cooperative |
| Consorzio | - | Consortium |
Coverage
- All Italian regions and provinces
- All company types registered with Chambers of Commerce
- Sole proprietors and small businesses
For detailed API integration instructions, see the Registro Imprese API guide.
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