Permit for Self-employment (conversion from another permit)

What is this permit?

If you're on this page it's because you have a residence permit and you're wondering if you can convert it to a residence permit for self-employment. Example: you have a permit in Italy for study, family, job seeking, etc., and now you want to work as a self-employed worker.

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It is a residence permit for those who work independently, that is do not have an employer, but carry out work or professional activity on their own (for example: merchant, craftsman, freelancer, etc.).

How long does this permit last?

• The duration depends on the activity you perform and the documents you present, but usually it is 1 to 2 years.
• It is renewable, if you continue to work in self-employment and meet the required requirements.

Where do you apply for this permit?

It is requested at the Post Office, by filling out the postal kit

What you need to do:

1. Fill out the postal kit (Form 1 and 2) and send it from an authorized post office.
2. You will receive an appointment at the Police Headquarters (Questura) for fingerprints.
3. If the Police Headquarters (Questura) accepts the conversion, you will receive the new permit for self-employment.

What can you do with this permit?

With this permit you can:

• Work as self-employed with VAT number
• Work as an employee (employed work)
• Obtain residence in the Municipality where you live
• Register with the Health Service and have a general practitioner
• Travel in the Schengen area with passport (for maximum 90 days every 180)
• Apply for family reunification
• Enroll in courses, schools, universities

What happens if you close your business?

• You can request a permit for job seeking upon renewal, but you must prove that you are looking for another job or business.

When does the permit expire?

• You must apply for renewal before expiration or at most within 60 days after
• If you meet the requirements, you can also convert it into another type of permit (study, family, long-term resident, employed work, etc.). You must request the conversion before expiration.

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