From 2026, companies with 60 employees or more will be required to have an in-house pension scheme
Italy is introducing a phased requirement for companies to provide in-house pension schemes. The new rule will start in 2026 and gradually cover more businesses over the next six years. Its aim is to widen access to occupational pensions for private-sector workers.
From 2026, firms with 60 or more employees must set up an in-house pension scheme. This threshold will remain in place until 2027. After that, the requirement will gradually tighten.
In 2027, the rule will first apply to companies with at least 50 employees in their first year of operation. Over the following years, the threshold will lower further: 45 employees in 2028, then 40 in 2029. By 2032, all businesses with 40 or more staff must comply.
The change addresses a loophole in current legislation. Previously, employers who grew beyond 50 employees after starting operations were exempt from offering occupational pensions. The reform ensures more workers gain access to supplementary retirement savings.
The new law will expand pension coverage for thousands of private-sector employees. Companies will have until 2032 to adjust to the lower threshold of 40 employees. The gradual rollout gives businesses time to prepare for the mandatory schemes.
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