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Best EOR providers
in Italy.

By Mary Jones · Reviewed by Sarah Bloom · Updated

Teamed appears first among the joint highest-scoring providers in Italy, at 4.7/5 for overall score. Best for: Stretched HR teams that need reliable support and predictable fees. Decisive in-country HR support when employment questions need answers. The only major EOR that charges no FX fees on cross-currency payroll. Removing the provider FX spread can lower the full bill and make month-end reconciliation clearer. Management fee: USD 599 / employee / month. Expected provider fee: USD 599 / employee / month (planning estimate).

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The shortlist, explained

Who should you choose—and why?

Start with the highest-scoring provider, then compare the service that fits the way you want to hire. A higher score helps order the shortlist; the service fit and final quote decide the hire.

First in a tied group

Teamed

Stretched HR teams that need reliable support and predictable fees.

Decisive in-country HR support when employment questions need answers. The only major EOR that charges no FX fees on cross-currency payroll. Removing the provider FX spread can lower the full bill and make month-end reconciliation clearer.

The displayed score is tied. Position alone does not establish a better fit.

For your Italy hire: A named account specialist and direct employee support routes, with a stated 24/5 desk. The Italy offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

Monthly management fee
USD 599 / employee / month
Likely monthly cost provider fees only
USD 599 / employee / month
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An alternative to consider

Remote

Teams prioritising an explained delivery model and integrations with their HR and finance systems.

Ranked 2 in this list, with a overall score of 4.7/5.

For your Italy hire: Human messaging 24/5, tickets and a support monitor with escalation to specialists. The Italy offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

Monthly management fee
From USD 699 / employee / month
Likely monthly cost provider fees only
From USD 879 / employee / month
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An alternative to consider

Deel

Teams that value broad integrations and want EOR employees and contractors within one workforce platform.

Ranked 3 in this list, with a overall score of 4.7/5.

For your Italy hire: Dedicated onboarding and advertised multilingual support with access to HR and legal specialists. The Italy offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

Monthly management fee
From USD 599 / employee / month
Likely monthly cost provider fees only
From USD 779 / employee / month
Explore Deel →

How do the scores and fees compare?

Expected provider fees are planning estimates on USD 6,000 monthly payroll. The model adds 2% FX and a 1% reserve for occasional provider fees unless confirmed terms differ. Salary, employer costs and deposits are separate. Starting prices and contract conditions remain as published; these are not country-specific quotes.

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Provider comparison for Italy. Monthly fees per employee; expected fees use the planning model above.
ProviderWho it suitsOverall scoreManagement feeExpected provider fee
Planning estimate
#1 TeamedStretched HR teams that need reliable support and predictable fees.4.7 / 5USD 599 / employee / monthUSD 599 / employee / month
#2 RemoteTeams prioritising an explained delivery model and integrations with their HR and finance systems.4.7 / 5From USD 699 / employee / monthFrom USD 879 / employee / month
#3 DeelTeams that value broad integrations and want EOR employees and contractors within one workforce platform.4.7 / 5From USD 599 / employee / monthFrom USD 779 / employee / month
#4 OysterEmployers who want documented hiring, payroll and employee self-service workflows across several markets.4.3 / 5From USD 699 / employee / monthFrom USD 879 / employee / month
#5 RemoFirstCost-conscious teams whose needs fit the documented platform and local partner arrangement.4.3 / 5From USD 199 / employee / monthFrom USD 379 / employee / month
#6 MultiplierTeams that value integrated payroll and employee administration and can commit to a carefully negotiated commercial structure.4.0 / 5From USD 459 / employee / month · annual contractFrom USD 639 / employee / month
#7 JustworksEmployers wanting international hiring administered alongside familiar HR and accounting workflows.3.7 / 5USD 599 / active employee / monthQuote needed to estimate
#8 RivermateEmployers seeking a published mix of direct and partner EOR markets with human support.3.7 / 5USD 319–639 / employee / monthFrom USD 499–819 / employee / month
#9 PEOItalyEmployers hiring in Italy who need a registered labour-supply provider and multilingual support.3.0 / 5Request pricingQuote needed to estimate
#10 Iberia EOREmployers comparing Spanish hiring and selected European expansion through a related regional group.2.8 / 5Spain: EUR 299 / employee / monthQuote needed to estimate

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The overall list uses the existing six-criterion score. If you are hiring your first employee, scaling a team or changing providers, use the buyer guides above to give the relevant criteria more weight.

A provider's service fee is only one part of your budget. Request salary, employer costs, benefits, deposits and FX charges separately.

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Ordered by overall score, using documented country coverage. Up to ten providers are shown. Expected provider fees use a planning model on USD 6,000 monthly payroll; salary, employer costs and deposits are separate.

  1. 1

    Teamed

    4.7Overall / 5

    Stretched HR teams that need reliable support and predictable fees.

    Decisive in-country HR support when employment questions need answers. The only major EOR that charges no FX fees on cross-currency payroll. Removing the provider FX spread can lower the full bill and make month-end reconciliation clearer.

    Cost
    4.6 / 5
    Support
    4.9 / 5
    Terms & exit
    4.5 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    USD 599 / employee / month
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    USD 599 / employee / month
    Read review
    Teamed in Italy: local details

    Local support

    A named account specialist and direct employee support routes, with a stated 24/5 desk. The Italy offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

    Ask about: Published response measures use different scopes; they do not establish local resolution performance.

    Payroll & benefits

    An itemised payroll model and a stated single platform for employment, with statutory and optional benefits separated. The Italy offer explicitly describes local payroll and employee administration.

    Ask about: Country payroll dates, correction procedures and insurer terms need the local schedule.

    Employment delivery

    Owned entities and vetted partners form the published delivery network, with a named transition team. The Italy offer explicitly describes local employment delivery.

    Ask about: Confirm the legal employer and who approves local employment decisions for the hire.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

  2. 2

    Remote

    4.7Overall / 5

    Teams prioritising an explained delivery model and integrations with their HR and finance systems.

    Cost
    4.7 / 5
    Support
    4.7 / 5
    Terms & exit
    4.7 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    From USD 699 / employee / month
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    From USD 879 / employee / month
    Read review
    Remote in Italy: local details

    Local support

    Human messaging 24/5, tickets and a support monitor with escalation to specialists. The Italy offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

    Ask about: 24/7 AI access is separate from human availability; local resolution timing is not established.

    Payroll & benefits

    Documented employee access, leave, expenses and detailed payroll reporting with country-specific cutoff rules. The Italy offer explicitly describes local payroll and employee administration.

    Ask about: Late changes can move to the next cycle; confirm the local schedule and urgent correction path.

    Employment delivery

    Published employer decision authority and country legal arrangements, including worksite restrictions. The Italy offer explicitly describes local employment delivery.

    Ask about: Country local terms and role approvals can override the general offer.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

  3. 3

    Deel

    4.7Overall / 5

    Teams that value broad integrations and want EOR employees and contractors within one workforce platform.

    Cost
    5.0 / 5
    Support
    4.6 / 5
    Terms & exit
    5.0 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    From USD 599 / employee / month
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    From USD 779 / employee / month
    Read review
    Deel in Italy: local details

    Local support

    Dedicated onboarding and advertised multilingual support with access to HR and legal specialists. The Italy offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

    Ask about: Confirm direct local access and who owns an escalated case.

    Payroll & benefits

    Documented employee documents, leave approvals, contract amendments and eligible off-cycle corrections. The Italy offer explicitly describes local payroll and employee administration.

    Ask about: Country availability and processing stage affect off-cycle options; actual workflow performance was not tested.

    Employment delivery

    Documented eligibility review and employer-led control of onboarding and employment exits. The Italy offer explicitly describes local employment delivery.

    Ask about: Confirm the local employer, permitted role and operative country agreement.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

  4. 4

    Oyster

    4.3Overall / 5

    Employers who want documented hiring, payroll and employee self-service workflows across several markets.

    Cost
    4.3 / 5
    Support
    4.3 / 5
    Terms & exit
    4.3 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    From USD 699 / employee / month
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    From USD 879 / employee / month
    Read review
    Oyster in Italy: local details

    Local support

    Country specialists are described for onboarding, with specialist-led offboarding and human support.

    Ask about: Confirm the local escalation contact, availability and the boundary with paid HR advisory work.

    Payroll & benefits

    Employee payslips, payroll reports, leave, expenses and specialist onboarding/exit workflows are documented.

    Ask about: Onboarding depends on agreement and funding; country benefits and cutoffs require confirmation.

    Employment delivery

    Published terms allocate employment decisions and retain Oyster service responsibility when partners are used.

    Ask about: Country addenda may override general terms; employment liability depends on the stated indemnity triggers.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

  5. 5

    RemoFirst

    4.3Overall / 5

    Cost-conscious teams whose needs fit the documented platform and local partner arrangement.

    Cost
    4.6 / 5
    Support
    4.3 / 5
    Terms & exit
    4.1 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    From USD 199 / employee / month
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    From USD 379 / employee / month
    Read review
    RemoFirst in Italy: local details

    Local support

    Human escalation during the stated 24/5 hours and a local-team payroll investigation route. The Italy offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

    Ask about: The response target is not a resolution deadline; confirm weekend and urgent local coverage.

    Payroll & benefits

    Document checks, payroll review and a documented route for corrected payslips and adjustments. The Italy offer explicitly describes local payroll and employee administration.

    Ask about: Payroll can approve by default; some countries use partner portals and correction timing varies.

    Employment delivery

    Hiring and employee-care teams coordinate with local employers for contracts and employment changes. The Italy offer explicitly describes local employment delivery.

    Ask about: Obtain the named employer, role eligibility and settlement-approval responsibilities.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

  6. 6

    Multiplier

    4.0Overall / 5

    Teams that value integrated payroll and employee administration and can commit to a carefully negotiated commercial structure.

    Cost
    4.0 / 5
    Support
    4.0 / 5
    Terms & exit
    4.0 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    From USD 459 / employee / month · annual contract
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    From USD 639 / employee / month
    Read review
    Multiplier in Italy: local details

    Local support

    Dedicated account managers and a documented support route for reviewed settlement changes.

    Ask about: 24/7 human service is advertised; confirm who handles the country and urgent payroll escalation.

    Payroll & benefits

    A documented payroll calendar, employee workflows and final-settlement review controls.

    Ask about: Local deadlines and final adjustments remain approval-dependent; no actual payroll accuracy test was run.

    Employment delivery

    Published employer decision authority, customer duties and service-specific liability/IP arrangements.

    Ask about: Check the executed order and country terms, including worksite and prior-service responsibilities.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

  7. 7

    Justworks

    3.7Overall / 5

    Employers wanting international hiring administered alongside familiar HR and accounting workflows.

    Cost
    3.7 / 5
    Support
    3.8 / 5
    Terms & exit
    3.3 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    USD 599 / active employee / month
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    Quote needed to estimate
    Read review
    Justworks in Italy: local details

    Local support

    An international onboarding manager, local consultants and assigned international Customer Success Manager.

    Ask about: Confirm country contact hours and escalation; response targets are not resolution guarantees.

    Payroll & benefits

    Documented international onboarding, invoice correction, local-currency expenses and reporting.

    Ask about: Actual pay dates and correction commitments need country confirmation.

    Employment delivery

    The international team controls formal employment notices and coordinates local employment steps.

    Ask about: Confirm the named employer and full EOR customer responsibility schedule for the country.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

  8. 8

    Rivermate

    3.7Overall / 5

    Employers seeking a published mix of direct and partner EOR markets with human support.

    Cost
    3.8 / 5
    Support
    3.9 / 5
    Terms & exit
    3.8 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    USD 319–639 / employee / month
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    From USD 499–819 / employee / month
    Read review
    Rivermate in Italy: local details

    Local support

    Named account and partner managers, country specialists and advertised human help by phone, email, Slack and WhatsApp. The Italy offer explicitly describes local employment assistance.

    Ask about: Validate the staffed local contact and urgent escalation arrangement; 24/7 access is a claim, not measured resolution.

    Payroll & benefits

    Documented onboarding, benefits, payroll and expense coordination with local teams. The Italy offer explicitly describes local payroll and employee administration.

    Ask about: Different documents give different process cutoffs; obtain the current country payroll calendar.

    Employment delivery

    An explicit direct/partner country map and a published split of employer and customer responsibilities. The Italy offer explicitly describes local employment delivery.

    Ask about: Identify the employer and applicable SOW; historic liabilities and worksite duties can remain with the customer.

    Based on the published service offer · Reviewed 2026-09-22

  9. 9

    PEOItaly

    3.0Overall / 5

    Employers hiring in Italy who need a registered labour-supply provider and multilingual support.

    Cost
    3.0 / 5
    Support
    4.0 / 5
    Terms & exit
    3.0 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    Request pricing
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    Quote needed to estimate
    Read review
  10. 10

    Iberia EOR

    2.8Overall / 5

    Employers comparing Spanish hiring and selected European expansion through a related regional group.

    Cost
    3.0 / 5
    Support
    3.5 / 5
    Terms & exit
    3.0 / 5
    Monthly management fee
    Spain: EUR 299 / employee / month
    Likely monthly cost provider fees only
    Quote needed to estimate
    Read review

Before you choose

Your Italy hiring questions, answered.

Updated

When should I open an Italian Srl instead of using an EOR?

An Srl becomes worth assessing when Italy is a lasting operation requiring direct hiring and local control, and its full running cost compares favourably with eligible agency employment.

Compare formation, accounting, payroll, insurance, internal HR and transfer costs over the same period. There is no statutory headcount at which EOR becomes cheaper or more expensive. Incorporation also creates ongoing employer obligations.

Sources: Invest in Italy: forming a company · Italian Trade Agency: labour market

How does an employer of record calculate and accrue TFR severance in Italy?

TFR accrues from eligible annual remuneration divided by 13.5 under Civil Code Article 2120, with payroll adjustments and revaluation applied separately. For example, €40,500 of eligible annual remuneration produces a €3,000 base accrual before applicable adjustments.

The EOR should show this accrual separately from its service fee and identify where the TFR is held or paid. It is deferred employee remuneration, not an optional dismissal bonus.

The existing balance is revalued under the statutory formula; the current year’s accrual is treated separately. A headline 7.41% calculation is not by itself the final net amount payable to the employee.

Sources: INPS: TFR calculation · Civil Code Article 2120, reproduced in the Official Gazette

Is TFR paid on every termination in Italy, including resignation?

Yes. Accrued TFR is an employee entitlement when employment ends, including resignation, dismissal and retirement. It is separate from notice pay and any dismissal compensation.

The final settlement must account for any advances and the arrangements for TFR already allocated to a pension or statutory fund. Ending only the client’s assignment does not necessarily end the employee’s contract with the agency.

Sources: Civil Code Article 2120, reproduced in the Official Gazette · Italian Trade Agency: labour market · Labour Ministry: agency employment

Which CCNL applies to an EOR employee in Italy?

There is no single CCNL selected simply because the service is called EOR. In a licensed agency arrangement, the agency employment agreement and the user employer’s applicable classification and equal-treatment terms must be considered together.

Request the named agreements, employee level and pay schedule in the offer. A generic “Italian compliant contract” does not establish the correct minimum salary or benefits.

Sources: Labour Ministry: agency employment · Agency workers CCNL, 21 July 2025 · Labour Ministry: equal treatment

Do EOR employees in Italy get 13th and 14th month salaries?

Italian employees generally receive a thirteenth salary instalment; a fourteenth depends on the applicable collective agreement. The EOR must accrue and pay the instalments required for the employee’s assignment and classification.

Compare annual gross remuneration, not just one monthly payslip: an annual package already including thirteen or fourteen instalments should not have those instalments added again in a cost model.

Sources: Italian Trade Agency: labour market · Agency workers CCNL, 21 July 2025

What dismissal rules and notice periods apply to EOR employees in Italy?

Dismissal requires the applicable lawful ground and procedure. Notice depends on the relevant collective agreement, classification and service; there is no universal EOR notice period.

Just-cause dismissal is distinct from termination with notice. In an agency arrangement, cancellation of the client assignment does not automatically terminate an indefinite employment contract. Budget the employee settlement separately from the provider’s commercial cancellation charge.

Sources: Italian Trade Agency: termination rules · Agency workers CCNL, 21 July 2025

Can an Italian EOR employee claim the impatriate tax regime?

Potentially, but using an EOR does not establish eligibility for the impatriate regime. A particularly important test is the provider’s group: Revenue Agency ruling 54/2026 applied the six-tax-period overseas requirement where the foreign and Italian EORs belonged to the same group, even though the client companies differed.

Review residence history, qualifications and employer-group continuity before including tax relief in a net-pay offer.

Sources: ECA Italia: EORs and ruling 54/2026 (commentary) · Arletti Partners: impatriate EOR ruling (commentary)

How does an EOR handle INAIL workplace insurance in Italy?

The agency employer arranges and pays required INAIL cover for supplied employees. The premium reflects the work performed at the user business and the employee’s actual remuneration; it is not a universal flat EOR percentage.

The provider should identify the applicable risk classification in the cost calculation. Insurance does not remove the user employer’s workplace-safety duties.

Sources: INAIL: supplied labour insurance · Labour Ministry: agency employment · Agency workers CCNL, 21 July 2025

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Expected fees use an illustrative USD 6,000 monthly payroll and benchmark extras unless confirmed terms differ. Salary, employer costs and deposits are separate.