BLS-Business Location South Tyrol -
Key Competitive Attractions
Invest in South Tyrol
South Tyrol is Italy’s most northern province, and economically very strong, making it a popular choice for business relocations.
Key reasons to invest in South Tyrol:
- Main bridgehead between Italy and Germany
- Multilingual population, cultural diversity and global consciousness
- Stands out at a national and international level for its strong and stable economy
- Lowest taxes and best corporate subsidies in Italy
- A top-class living space: it pays to live, work and invest here.
- Healthy economy, offering optimal conditions for sustained growth and economic success
- South Tyrol is a location you can count on, thanks to political stability, autonomy and a reliable public administration
- A tight network between the economy, research, administrative bodies and service organisations supports businesses and promotes potential for innovation
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Looking to invest in South Tyrol? Business Location Sudtirol - Alto Adige is the government agency responsible for helping business investors settle in South Tyrol. BLS will advise you on legal matters, taxation, promotion, and subsidies. We’ll help you find the perfect site for your business, and develop a network of service providers. All services are free of charge.
• Getting Started - We help you set up shop and choose a location in South Tyrol, whether your company is local or international, large or small. We’re your expert point of contact for all questions related to South Tyrol as a business location.
• Questions - We supply you with information and give you advice about taxes, laws, administrative procedures, obtaining permits, starting a company, grants and subsidies, personnel matters, and much more.
• Finding Commercial Property - We provide all companies interested in settling in South Tyrol with information on available land and commercial property, and help them choose the right location. We keep you up-to-date on available commercial real estate, and provide comprehensive support throughout the process of site selection.
• Building a Network - We help and support you in your dealings with administrative offices and institutions throughout the process of setting up your business.
• Seal the Deal - We help you negotiate a deal and settle into one of South Tyrol’s commercial areas whether you are interested in buying or renting land, and whether you want to start from scratch or use a pre-existing building.
Existing Business Base
South Tyrol's economy is number one in Italy, and among the strongest in Europe. The region is stable politically and earns top marks every year for its fiscal budget and financial planning. South Tyrol’s autonomy statue confers wide-ranging powers onto the regional government, including in education, health, culture and infrastructure.
RENEWABLE ENERGY South Tyrol is Italy’s front-runner in the Green Energy sector. Numerous companies have already used South Tyrol as a launching pad from which to gain entry into the Italian market.
ALPINE TECHNOLOGY South Tyrolean products, solutions and services are in worldwide demand within the Alpine technology sector. Local companies are producing extremely high-quality products, on the cutting edge of technology.
OTHER SECTORS
Two major players in steel construction, Stahlbau Pichler and Frener & Reifer, are from South Tyrol. EWO is a leading player in innovative photometric techniques and personalised lighting design. The quality of wine-making in South Tyrol continues to soar: one of South Tyrol’s quintessential producers, Alois Lageder, regularly rakes in awards. South Tyrol is home to several cosmetics companies: Sarner Natur has built upon local tradition and Piroche Cosmetiques is synonymous with natural cosmetics crafted from premium raw materials. Dairy production is also a significant business activity in South Tyrol.
