Regime Semplificato: deduct your real expenses from day one
Register your Partita IVA in as little as 24 hours. English-speaking accountants handle all your declarations, 100% online, with no other tools needed.
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What is the Regime Semplificato (Simplified Regime)?
The Regime Semplificato is Italy's tax regime for freelancers and sole traders who exceed the revenue limits of the Regime Forfettario (flat-rate regime), don't qualify for it for other reasons, or choose it deliberately for real expense deductions. Unlike the flat coefficient of the Regime Forfettario, the Regime Semplificato taxes your actual profit (revenue minus real business costs) and applies progressive IRPEF taxation. Not sure which regime fits your situation? Read our full comparison guide.
Does this sound familiar?
You've outgrown Regime Forfettario
more VAT, bookkeeping and deadlines than before.
Your costs are real
a flat coefficient ignores what you actually spend.
Tax surprises
you don't know what you owe until the deadline arrives.
Silent accountant
they show up at filing time, not when you need advice.
Everything you need to manage the Regime Semplificato, one step at a time
Get set up right
We register your Partita IVA or transition your existing business into the Regime Semplificato, correctly calculated from day one, and assign you a dedicated accountant.
Run your business
Create invoices, track real expenses — tools, subcontractors, travel — and keep all your accounting documents in one place. Your accountant reviews everything behind the scenes.
Stay ahead of your taxes and contributions
See upcoming VAT and tax obligations with our Tax Calendar before they're due, with INPS contributions calculated on your actual profit — not a deemed figure.
Get expert support whenever you need it
Need advice on deductible expenses, VAT, or growing past your current setup? Your dedicated accountant is just a message away.
Regime Semplificato vs. Regime Forfettario
€500K (services) / €800K (goods)
€85,000
Progressive IRPEF (up to 43%) on actual profit
15% flat tax (5% for new businesses) on income calculated with a coefficient
Real costs included
Flat coefficient — real costs not considered
Simplified accounting required
Minimal bookeeping
Is Xolo right for you?
You've outgrown the Regime Forfettario
You've exceeded €85,000 or no longer qualify for the Regime Forfettario. We'll help you transition and stay compliant with your new obligations.
You're freelancing and building your own business
Whether you're a consultant, developer, designer, or agency of one, Xolo keeps your invoicing, bookkeeping, and taxes organized as your business grows, with room to grow well past the Regime Forfettario's €85K ceiling (up to €500K for services).
You want real expense deductions
Track your business expenses, understand what's deductible, and keep the records you need to claim them correctly, instead of a flat coefficient that ignores your real costs.
You're an expat weighing the Impatriati tax relief scheme
Regime Semplificato is compatible with Impatriati; Regime Forfettario isn't. Work with accountants who understand both systems and explain them clearly, without the language barrier.
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From first-time freelancers to experienced consultants, thousands of professionals rely on Xolo to manage their business with confidence.
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Xolo costs less and covers more
€79/mo · €790/yr
€119/mo · €1,119/yr
~€999/yr (billed quarterly)
Pricing unclear, separate opening + management fees
€79/month or €790/year: one plan, everything included. No hidden fees for ATECO changes, no surprise renewals.
FAQs
Got questions? We've got answers!
Here are a few of our most popular ones to get you started:
You're required to move to the Regime Semplificato if your annual revenue exceeds €85,000, or if you don't qualify for the Regime Forfettario for other reasons — for example, prior employment income over €35,000, income concentrated with a single employer or client, participation in a partnership, or use of another special VAT scheme. If you're not sure which applies to you, our accountants can review your situation and confirm.
How to choose the best tax regime for freelancers in Italy · Semplificato vs. Forfettario:a practical guide
Regime Semplificato lets you deduct the actual costs of running your business, such as tools, subcontractors, and travel. Regime Semplificato taxes profit (revenue minus deductible costs), while Regime Forfettario applies a fixed coefficient and ignores real costs. Xolo lets you upload expenses to the platform, and your dedicated accountant reviews each one.
Xolo registers your Partita IVA in as little as 24 hours for straightforward cases, directly in Regime Semplificato if you choose it. Registration with the Chamber of Commerce (CCIAA), which some business types require, adds around 5 days on average. You can open a Partita IVA with Xolo fully online.
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If you exceed €85K, the switch to the Regime Semplificato takes effect from the following calendar year. If you exceed €100K, it happens immediately, within the same year. Xolo manages the switch for you either way.
Yes. Some additional documents need to be provided during the move, but our team handles the transition with you.
Yes. The Regime Semplificato can be combined with the Impatriati scheme, which isn't the case for the Regime Forfettario. This makes it a common choice for expats and returning Italians who qualify for Impatriati and need a compatible tax regime. Read our full guide for expats.