Global Opportunities: ItalyTyler Bubin

Entrepreneurship11/24/09

Population:58,126,212 (0% growth rate)

Capital: Rome World Leader in Agricultural

equipment Seventh-largest economy in

the world Northern industrial Southern privately owned

companies and agriculture

ITALY

'boot-shaped' peninsula in central southern Europe

Two independent states within Italy

Well-known for its beautiful mountain ranges

made up of 20 regions and major cities

The Po is Italy’s largest river, flows in the Adriatic Sea

Environment

President: Giorgio Napolitano Political Parties -Italian People's Party

-Christian Democratic Center-Socialist- Free-market

-Populist Organized crime Under great reforms

Political Situation

Republic in 1946 founding member of the EEC

(European Union) carry some official document

with you at all times (ex. ID) Questura [special police

station] within three days of arrival to apply for a permit to stay

three months or less you will need either a valid passport or ID

Government Laws and Regulations

no products of animal origin. (ex. meat products, milk products)

No animals or pets proper documentation of right

to enter the country Three clearance procedures:

-Standard clearance procedure (PN)-Simplified clearance procedure (PS)-Simplified declaration procedure (ES)

ES applies to shipments of commercial products

Import Requirements

The way you dress shows whether you mean business or not.

Men-wear expensive, sophisticated ties, well-cut dark suits, and accessorize

Women-dress simply and with elegance

Never wear shorts in public!

Making a Business Impression

Never give a gift unless you were given one first

Gifts are expected for social events

Small, brand name, not obviously expensive

If giving flowers: always odd numbered, never roses or chrysanthemums

No gifts associated with your company

No brooches or handkerchiefs No gifts should be wrapped in

purple, symbolizes bad luck

What’s a good Gift?

Rarely ever a moment of silence in Italy

Italian architecture, sports, films, food and wine, current events, and praising the hospitality you are receiving.

Avoid: politics, the mafia, the Vatican/ religion, WWII, negative comments about the local soccer team, and bad Italian stereotypes.

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