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May 2025: A Month Full of Opportunities for Italian Businesses

06/05/2025

🌟 Business Opportunities – May 2025

May 2025 brings a wealth of opportunities for Italian businesses, especially those operating in Southern Italy. Several funding measures are either opening or nearing their deadlines, offering non-repayable grants and tax credits. Below is a detailed overview:

🏗️ Single Special Economic Zone (ZES Unica) Tax Credit 2025

Businesses intending to benefit from the tax credit for investments in the ZES Unica must take note of the following:

  • Investment period: January 1 to November 15, 2025.

  • Initial communication: To be sent to the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) by May 30, 2025.

  • Supplementary communication: From November 18 to December 2, 2025, confirming the (even partial) implementation of the investments, with attached electronic invoices and certified expense documentation.

🚢 Simplified Logistics Zones (ZLS) Tax Credit 2025

For companies located within ZLS areas:

  • Investment period: January 1 to November 15, 2025.

  • Expense declaration: From May 22 to June 23, 2025, including actual and forecasted expenses.

  • Supplementary declaration: Between November 20 and December 2, 2025, detailing the verified expenses.

⚙️ Sustainable Investments 4.0 – Southern Italy

The Ministry for Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT), through Invitalia, promotes the "Sustainable Investments 4.0" scheme for Southern SMEs:

  • Pre-filling of applications: Starts April 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

  • Application submission: From May 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

  • Total funds available: Over €300 million.

  • Incentives: Up to 35% non-repayable grant and 40% subsidized loan, covering up to 75% of eligible expenses.

👗 Incentives for the Textile and Tanning Industries

Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the textile and tanning sectors can apply for targeted incentives:

  • Application window: From April 3 at 12:00 PM to June 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM via Invitalia's platform.

  • Support offered: Up to 60% non-repayable grant, under de minimis regulation.

  • Eligible expenses: Sustainability investments, recycling, staff training (up to 20% of goods-related costs), environmental certifications, and R&D (up to 30% of total costs).

🛡️ INAIL Safety Grant – ISI 2024/2025: €600 Million for Workplace Safety

INAIL has launched the ISI 2024/2025 Call, allocating €600 million in grants to support projects that improve health and safety conditions in workplaces.

📅 Key Dates:

  • Application registration and submission: From April 14 to May 30, 2025 (6:00 PM).

  • Next phases (e.g., Click Day): Dates will be published by May 16, 2025, on INAIL's website.

🏢 Eligible Entities:

  • Businesses of all sizes (including sole proprietors) registered with the Chamber of Commerce.

  • Third Sector entities, but only under Axis 1.1, type (d), targeting the reduction of manual handling risks.

🎯 Funded Project Categories:

  1. Axis 1: Projects reducing occupational disease risks and adopting organizational/sustainability models.

  2. Axis 2: Projects addressing accident prevention.

  3. Axis 3: Asbestos decontamination projects.

  4. Axis 4: For micro and small enterprises in specific sectors.

  5. Axis 5: For micro and small enterprises in primary agricultural production.

💶 Funding Details:

  • Non-repayable grants (excluding VAT):

    • 65% for Axes 1.1, 2, 3, and 4

    • 80% for Axis 1.2

    • Up to 65% for Axis 5.1 (general farming enterprises)

    • Up to 80% for Axis 5.2 (young farmers)

  • Grant range: From €5,000 to €130,000.

📝 Application Submission:

  • Applications must be submitted online only via the "Access Online Services" section on the INAIL portal.

  • A guided procedure will assist applicants in compiling and uploading the required documents.

🍇 Regional Calls for Winemaking Businesses

Several Italian Regions have issued specific calls to support investments in wine cellars, with deadlines expiring by the end of May 2025. Interested companies should refer to the official websites of their Regional authorities for full details and submission methods.

📌 Important Note:

Respecting deadlines and proper submission formats is crucial to accessing these funding opportunities. Always consult the official websites of the relevant institutions for updates or changes.

📞 For more information or support in preparing your applications, don't hesitate to contact us.

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