On January 30, 2026, the themed event “Green Momentum Together: A Legal Guide for New Energy Companies Entering Italy” was successfully held at C Future City, Zhongzhou Bay, Shenzhen. The event focused on market access and compliance in Italy’s new energy sector, inviting Italian practicing lawyer Diego Conte to share insights on legal structures, tax optimization, and Italy’s “Golden Power” review mechanism, helping companies seize Italy’s renewable energy policy opportunities and enter the European market efficiently.
The event was jointly guided by the Futian District Bureau of Commerce, Futian District Foreign Affairs Office, and Shatou Subdistrict Office, organized by the Futian One-Stop Service Platform for Enterprises Going Global, and co-hosted by Huashang Law Firm. It aimed to address common challenges faced by Chinese new energy companies investing in Italy, including fragmented legal requirements, complex tax structures, and increasingly stringent regulatory reviews, by providing practical legal interpretations and case-based guidance.
During his keynote speech, Diego Conte highlighted Italy’s strategic advantages as a key gateway for Chinese new energy companies expanding into Europe. As a founding member of the EU and its fourth-largest economy, Italy has set a clear target of achieving 40% renewable energy by 2030 under its National Energy and Climate Plan, supported by strong incentives in photovoltaic and wind power sectors, offering greater policy certainty compared to other European markets.
He also cautioned that opportunities come with risks such as the “Golden Power” screening and a complex tax system, making early-stage legal and structural planning essential. He explained different market entry options—including distribution agreements, agency arrangements, limited liability companies (SRL), and business network contracts—and outlined Italy’s tax framework, featuring a standard corporate income tax rate of 24% and tax credits of up to 45% for green investments. For transactions involving strategic assets, he recommended allowing 3–6 months for Golden Power review and using pre-notification mechanisms to reduce uncertainty.
Following the keynote session, participating companies engaged in in-depth discussions with the speaker on practical issues such as cross-border data transfer compliance and access to local supply chains in Italy, with active and constructive interaction on site.
Looking ahead, the Futian One-Stop Service Platform for Enterprises Going Global will continue to focus on EU market access and cross-border compliance topics, regularly launching country-specific investment guides and legal risk management events, further enhancing the service ecosystem to support Shenzhen enterprises in achieving high-quality global expansion.
