Innovation 4.0

The National Industry 4.0 Plan, whose incentives were approved with the 2017 Budget Law, offers a series of tax incentives for companies that invest in technology and digitalization. With the 2018 Budget Law, the period of application to investments in new assets made by 31 December 2018 is extended through 31 December 2019, provided that 20% of the total order amount has been paid by 31 December 2018.

Circular n. 4/E of the Revenue Agency and other explanatory circulars of the Ministry of Economic Development (e.g. 23 May 2018 Circular n. 177355) are an important step towards the implementation of the Plan, as they provide operational instructions on the use of super-depreciation and hyper-depreciation.