Doing business in Italy

Embrace the possibilities Italy has to offer. Canadian businesses can benefit from a wealth of opportunities in Italy due to its:

  • renowned fashion, automotive, and manufacturing industries
  • modern economy
  • rich industrial heritage

Its location on the Mediterranean Sea provides businesses access to European markets and opportunities for long-term growth. 

Let us help you unlock business opportunities in Italy and grow your presence in this exciting market. 

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Top industries

Italy is an attractive market for industries such as:

  • Aerospace
  • Agriculture and processed foods
  • Automotive  
  • Clean technologies
  • Information and communications technologies
  • Life sciences 

Relations and trade agreements

Canada and Italy are part of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Find out how your business can benefit from opportunities through this free trade agreement:

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Contacts in Canada

Find out who to contact in Canada or internationally if you are a:

  • new or aspiring exporter
  • existing Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) clients, international companies, and global representatives
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Trade offices – Italy

The Embassy of Canada to Italy

Address
Villa Grazioli
Via Salaria, 243,
Rome, Latium, 00199
Italy

Telephone
(011-39) 06-85.444.1

Fax
(011-39) 06-85.444.3915

Email
rome.td@international.gc.ca

Office hours
Mon. - Fri. : 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Territories/responsibilities
The Embassy in Rome is organised on an industry sector basis. Please send enquiries regarding sectors not mentioned below to the Italy Commercial Information Centre: rome.td@international.gc.ca and our team will respond to your request. The Embassy in Rome also handles enquiries pertaining to Albania, Malta and San Marino.

Office closures

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Consulate of Canada to Italy in Milan

Address
Via Verziere, 11,
Milan, Lombardy, 20122
Italy

Telephone
+39 06 8544 43680

Email
milan.td@international.gc.ca

Office hours
09:00-17:30

Office closures

  • 2025-04-18
  • 2025-04-21
  • 2025-05-19
  • 2025-06-02
  • 2025-07-01
  • 2025-08-15
  • 2025-09-01
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