We have already had the opportunity to write an article explaining the many reasons why doing business and investing in Italy is a great choice. Today we want to explain why you should choose Como and its lake to locate your business or set up your Italian company and maybe you will also understand why moving your residence to this piece of paradise could perfectly combine work and quality of life.
Location, connections and infrastructures
Lake Como is located in northern Italy, in the region of Lombardy, about 30 km north of Milan. The city of Como has just under 100,000 inhabitants and is a 10-minute drive from the Swiss border.
Lombardy is among the top European regions for economic, infrastructural and industrial development. The city of Como is at the corner of what is historically known in Italy as the "Industrial Triangle".
Como is linked by two railways and a motorway, and three airports are less than an hour's drive away, including the international hub of Milan Malpensa (MXP). Lake Como has ordinarily boat and hydrofoil connections.
The city offers secure and stable internet connections through ultra-modern internet cabling with the latest generation fibre, 4G+ and 5G connections.
The city of Como is home to scientific universities and international schools (with English teaching), and in nearby Milan, you can also attend other prestigious universities, which are present in the world rankings.
The Italian health care system is typically free for residents and is the second most efficient in the world (Bloomberg Global Health Index) and Como city has three modern hospitals, supported in its Province by further branch health facilities.
The proximity to Switzerland also allows you to legally safeguard your financial wealth with the Swiss banking system, which has always been recognised as one of the safest and most efficient in the world.
Nature, climate, culture and food
Lake Como has been elected by the Huffington Post as the most beautiful lake in the world. It is immersed in an incredible natural landscape and has always been a destination for international tourism, which recognises its incomparable beauty.
In recent times, the number of tourists has increased considerably and even the world's leading hotel chains have decided to invest in this piece of paradise, opening luxury hotels. The real estate market is effervescent, to say the least, and has incredibly been able to be so even during the period of the Covid pandemic (+4% in house prices) in clear countertrend with most other territories, proving that even real estate investments on Lake Como are and remain a solid use of one's savings or even an opportunity for real gains.
Como is two hours away from the magnificent ski slopes of Valtellina, home to world cup competitions, or Switzerland, and it is also about two hours to the first Italian seacoast.
The climate is European and tempered by the presence of the lake, with no excessively harsh winters or hot summers.
In Como and its province, you can admire many architectural examples of the past: from the remains of the Roman Empire to cathedrals in Romanesque and Gothic styles, passing through the "Magistri Comacini school" to more recent days with grandiose examples of rationalist style.
In addition, the awesome lakeside villas open to the public represent a unique heritage, with the Villa di Balbianello, Villa Carlotta and Villa Melzi standing out with their botanical gardens of intense beauty.
During the year there are events in many sectors such as "Orticolario" (flower and gardens exhibition), the "Concorso di Eleganza di Villa D'Este" (Classic cars contest), the "Festival della Luce" (Lights on the city festival), the "Sagra di San Giovanni" (historical fireworks), "Como Città dei Balocchi" (Christmas events), "Ted x Como" (international culture talks), "Le Primavere di Como" (general culture talks) and many others.
The recent increase in the number of tourists has also led to the development of high-level cuisine, with several restaurants awarded Michelin stars, but also with lesser-known restaurants that are true gems for the palate. It is, therefore, possible to taste not only local specialities but also those of the wider Italian and international cuisine. Como is ranked sixth among the cities in the world where to find quality food and restaurants (source: Moneybeach UK - 2021).
Far enough away from the polluted metropolis, Como can be described as a garden connected to the rest of the world, on a human and family-scale.
What our firm can offer
Our professional practice, located in Como city, offers full support for the localisation of your business in Italy, with assistance in the registration of your company, with complete business, tax, legal and notary advice.
We also offer an extensive network of other contacts (banks, real estate agents, insurance companies, other suppliers and professionals), thus guaranteeing you complete and quality support to successfully establish your business in Italy.
If you would like to move to our beautiful area, we can also assist you in making the necessary applications to the competent authorities (immigration, residence permits...) and perhaps help you take advantage of the significant tax benefits available to those who move their residence to Italy.
We have done this and we do it regularly for our foreign clients, and their satisfied testimonials are a source of pride for us. Contact us for further information, we will earn your trust.