Italian employment costs come from three places: INPS contributions of about 27% of pay, the TFR severance accrual of about 7.4%, and the national collective agreement (CCNL), which sets minimum pay, the number of salary payments, probation and notice.
Italy also regulates how one business places workers under another's direction (somministrazione di lavoro), so the best EOR for Italy can explain clearly how its structure complies, and is transparent about the CCNL it applies and how the TFR is invoiced.
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How the structure complies
Ask whether the provider is an employment agency authorised under Legislative Decree 276/2003, or how else its Italian model complies with the labour-supply rules. Get the answer in writing.
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Which collective agreement
Confirm which CCNL and job level the provider will apply, because they set minimum pay, 13th and 14th salaries, probation and notice.
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TFR handling
Check whether the TFR is accrued and invoiced monthly, held by the provider or paid to a pension fund, and how it is settled when employment ends.
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Dismissal costs
Unfair dismissal can cost 6 to 36 months' pay. Agree upfront who bears termination costs.
Shortlist
EOR providers to consider in Italy
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Deel
From US$599 / employee / monthUnverified
Published EOR price from US$599 a month; ask how it structures employment in Italy.
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Remote
From US$699 / employee / monthUnverified
States an owned-entity model; confirm the CCNL it applies and TFR handling.
Delivery model in Italy: Owned entities (provider's stated model)
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Oyster
From US$699 / employee / monthUnverified
Published EOR price per employee; compare the Italy-specific quote.
Delivery model in Italy: Confirm with provider
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Multiplier
From US$459 / employee / monthUnverified
Low published starting price; check its Italian set-up.
Delivery model in Italy: Confirm with provider
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Pebl (formerly Velocity Global)
From US$399 / employee / monthUnverified
Lower published starting price and entity-setup advisory for a later S.r.l.
Delivery model in Italy: Confirm with provider
For a €40,000 salary, mandatory employer costs add about €13,859 a year. With an EOR fee of €520 a month, the total is roughly €60,099 a year (1.50× salary). Run your own numbers in the Italy cost estimator.
Before you request quotes, read the full Employer of Record in Italy guide for contribution rates, employment rules and official sources.
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