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Italian Accountants' Council Publishes Operational Map for Cultural and Creative Enterprises

publication · 2026-04-07

On March 30, Italy's National Council and Foundation of Accountants unveiled 'Le imprese culturali e creative,' a strategic framework aimed at the cultural and creative sectors, which encompass art, heritage, architecture, music, design, publishing, video games, and audiovisual media. This report, crafted by the 'Economia della cultura' study commission and supervised by councilors Fabrizio Escheri and Eliana Quintili, examines the composition of the sector, employment statistics, and growth patterns. It outlines the regulations governing Cultural and Creative Enterprises, including qualification processes and the special section of the Business Register. The document underscores the necessity for cohesive policies and support to bolster these enterprises, which are crucial for cultural value and Italy's sustainable development.

Key facts

  • The document 'Le imprese culturali e creative' was published on March 30.
  • It was issued by the Consiglio Nazionale dei Commercialisti and the Fondazione Nazionale dei Commercialisti.
  • The study commission 'Economia della cultura: artigianato, PMI, reti e distretti industriali' curated the document.
  • National councilors Fabrizio Escheri and Eliana Quintili follow the delegation area 'Compliance e modelli organizzativi delle imprese'.
  • The document maps an ecosystem covering art, heritage, architecture, music, performance, design, publishing, video games, and audiovisual media.
  • It details the process for acquiring the qualification of a Cultural and Creative Enterprise.
  • A special section of the Registro delle Imprese (Business Register) provides institutional recognition for the sector.
  • The publication aims to be a compass for managing these enterprises and highlights them as tools for generating cultural value.

Entities

Institutions

  • Consiglio Nazionale dei Commercialisti
  • Fondazione Nazionale dei Commercialisti
  • Commissione di studio 'Economia della cultura: artigianato, PMI, reti e distretti industriali'

Locations

  • Italy

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