Italy

Implementing legislation

Articles 1742 to 1753, as amended by Legislative decree no. 303 of 10.9.1991, Legislative decree no. 65 of 15.2.1999, by Law no. 526 of 16.12.1999 and by Law no. 422 of 29.12.2000. A.E.C. of 27.11.1992 for Industrial Enterprises. A.E.C of 30.10.1992 for Commercial Enterprises

Proper notice

•	1 month if less than or equal to 1 year
•	2 months if more than 1 year and less than or equal to 2 years
•	3 months if more than 2 years and less than or equal to 3 years
•	4 months if more than 3 years and less than or equal to 4 years
•	5 months if more than 4 years and less than or equal to 5 years
•	6 months if more than 5 years

Indemnity or compensation or both

Indemnity only

Calculation of indemnity/compensation

Capped at a maximum of the average annual commission over last 5 years or, if less than 5 years, over duration of agency

Pre-termination commission

Yes

Post-termination commission

Yes

Back commission

Yes

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