Corporate Consulting in Milan: legal and tax support for your business

Updated June 2026 — By Studio Genise, Certified Public Accountants and Statutory Auditors

What is corporate consulting

Corporate consulting covers all the legal, tax and administrative aspects related to the life of a company: from the constitution to the management of extraordinary operations, from corporate governance to the liquidation phase. It is a strategic activity that requires a multidisciplinary approach.

Studio Genise, active in Milan since 1979, offers an integrated corporate consulting service for SRLs, SpAs, family holdings, start-ups and Italian subsidiaries of international groups, with a team of accountants, lawyers and statutory auditors working closely together.

Areas of corporate consulting

Company formation

Studio Genise assists clients in setting up new companies in Italy:

• SRL (limited liability company) – see the complete guide on the SRL deed of incorporation;
• Simplified SRL (SRLS) – see the requirements for SRLS;
• SpA (joint-stock company);
• Sole proprietorship, partnerships;
• Italian subsidiaries of foreign companies;
• Branches and representative offices.

For more details see the page Company Formation in Italy.

Corporate governance

We assist clients in defining the optimal governance for their business:

• Choice of administration system (sole director, board, dualistic, monistic);
• Drafting and modification of articles of association and bylaws;
• Definition of shareholder agreements;
• Management of shareholders' and directors' meetings;
• Drafting of meeting minutes;
• Definition of delegations and powers.

Capital increases and reductions

Studio Genise supports companies in share capital operations:

• Paid capital increases with cash contributions;
• Capital increases with contributions in kind (assets, shareholdings, businesses);
• Free capital increases from reserves;
• Capital reductions for losses;
• Voluntary reductions.

See the guide on the SRL share capital.

Extraordinary transactions

The Studio assists clients in extraordinary operations:

• Mergers (acquisition and consolidation);
• Demergers (total or partial);
• Transformations (e.g. from sole proprietorship to SRL – see the guide conversion to SRL);
• Sales and contributions of business or business unit;
• M&A operations – see the guide on M&A for SMEs;
• Joint ventures and strategic partnerships.

Liquidation and company closure

Studio Genise manages the entire company liquidation procedure:

• Voluntary liquidation of SRL/SpA – see the guide on voluntary liquidation;
• Appointment of the liquidator;
• Preparation of the final liquidation financial statements;
• Management of debts and creditor relations during liquidation;
• Cancellation from the Register of Companies;
• Assistance with compulsory liquidations and crisis procedures.

For more information see the page SRL Liquidation.

Holdings and corporate restructuring

Studio Genise specializes in:

• Setting up holding companies for SMEs and family groups – see the guide on SRL holdings;
• Corporate restructurings – see the page extraordinary financial statements and restructuring;
• Business valuations in pre-M&A phase – see the page company valuation;
• Tax-optimal group structuring.

Who Studio Genise corporate consulting is for

• Italian SMEs with corporate governance needs;
• Start-ups in the formation and consolidation phase;
• Family holdings and family groups;
• Italian subsidiaries of international groups;
• Foreign entrepreneurs wishing to open a company in Italy;
• Companies preparing for extraordinary operations (M&A, restructuring, liquidation).

Why choose Studio Genise for corporate consulting

• 40 years of experience in Italian and international corporate law;
• Integrated team: accountants, lawyers, statutory auditors under one roof;
• Multidisciplinary approach: corporate, tax, accounting, employment;
• International network for cross-border operations;
• Bilingual Italian/English service;
• Collaboration with specialized notaries trusted by the Studio;
• Proactive advisory on regulatory and tax updates;
• Coordination with tax consulting, accounting and statutory audit.

Frequently asked questions about corporate consulting

What is corporate consulting?

It is the professional service that covers all the legal, tax and administrative aspects related to the life of a company: formation, governance, capital operations, extraordinary operations, liquidation.

How long does it take to incorporate an SRL in Italy?

Generally between 2 and 4 weeks from the first contact, depending on the complexity of the deed and the timing of obtaining the necessary documents.

Can a foreign citizen open a company in Italy?

Yes, both EU and non-EU citizens can incorporate Italian companies, with some specific procedural and documentary requirements for non-EU citizens. Studio Genise has consolidated experience in assisting foreign clients.

What is the difference between an SRL and an SRLS?

The SRLS (simplified SRL) has a reduced share capital starting from €1 and a standardized statute, while the ordinary SRL requires a minimum capital of €10,000 and allows for a fully customized statute.

When is it convenient to set up a holding?

It is convenient when the wealth is significant and diversified, when you want to centralize the governance of multiple operating companies, optimize the taxation of dividends (95% exemption) and facilitate the generational transition.

Does Studio Genise also handle M&A operations?

Yes. The Studio assists in all phases of M&A: due diligence, structuring, negotiation support, contract drafting, post-closing assistance.