Professional Order Fees: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn about the mandatory fees required for regulated professionals in Italy to maintain their legal right to practice and insurance coverage.
This scheme involves paying required membership fees to professional orders to ensure you are legally authorized to work in your specific field.
Who it's for
This is for regulated professionals in Italy, such as lawyers, engineers, and accountants, who must be registered with a professional order to work.
What you get
Paying these fees grants you the legal right to practice your profession. It also provides you with professional liability coverage, which helps protect you in your professional capacity.
What it costs you
You must pay an annual membership fee, known locally as a quota annuale.
The catch to know
Simply paying your fees is not enough to stay in good standing. You must also meet a specific number of mandatory continuing professional education hours every year to maintain your registration.
How to apply
- Identify the specific professional order relevant to your qualification.
- Submit your application for registration to that order.
- Pay the required annual membership fee.
- Complete your mandatory continuing education requirements each year.