Centro Estero Piemonte 

The Piemonte Agency for Investments, Export and Tourism is an organisation based in Turin, Italy, which aims to strengthen the international development of the region, by increasing the presence of local companies and their competitive advantage in international markets, attracting foreign investments and promoting worldwide regional tourism, products and services.

The agency for was founded in December 2006, bringing together all activities carried on by local institutions working towards the internationalisation of Piemonte. It has been fully operative since April 2007, when all activities and services formerly carried out by the Foreign Trade Office – Piemonte Chambers of Commerce (since 1976 supporting the international economic relations of SMEs from Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta), merged into the new institution. 
 
Thanks to the ten years’ solid experience of ITP – Invest in Turin and Piedmont, now merged into the Piemonte Agency, the Piemonte Agency for Investments, Export and Tourism collaborates with companies to share knowledge of the many opportunities Piemonte offers. The team of experts propose a tailored approach, responding to customers’ unique business requirements, when planning to relocate in Italy. Experienced professionals add value to customers’ plans by working together and in collaboration with private and public sector networks. The Piemonte Agency will also cooperate with companies that have already invested in the region in order to anticipate strategic shifts and facilitate operations.

The inward investment team will provide:
- Economic and market information
- Advice on how to set up a legal entity in Italy
- Legal, customs and taxation information
- Complete information on incentives and tax benefits
- Site selection
- HR, training and recruitment support
- Introduction to public and private sector networks of professionals
- Links to universities and centers of excellence
- Information on the economic and industrial climate assistance for immigration and visa procedures
- Pre-feasibility studies assistance for joint ventures and acquisitions

The Piemonte Agency acts as the reference point at the set-up stage, when companies are actively operating in the region, and also provide support for any enterprise located in the territory willing to further expand its business.

The Piemonte Agency also provides information, advisory services and networks in strategic areas.

For a confidential discussione, please contact:
investment@centroestero.org

For more information, please contact:
Mr Pushkar Hate
Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Bengal Chemicals Compound
502 Veer Savarkar Marg, Prabhadevi
Mumbai 400025
Tel: +91 22 2436 8186 ext: 129
Fax: +91 22 2436 8191
E-mail: p.hate@indiaitaly.com
Website: www.centroestero.org