Recommended INPS scheme:
SEPARATA
Flat-rate scheme (forfettario)
Eligible for the flat-rate scheme?
Yes
Threshold:
€85,000
Profitability coefficient:
67%
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Classification
- OATTIVITÀ AMMINISTRATIVE E DI SERVIZI DI SUPPORTO
- 80.0Attività di investigazione e vigilanza
- 80.01Attività di investigazione e vigilanza privata
- 80.01.1Attività di investigazione
- 80.01.12Attività di investigazione in ambito aziendale e commerciale
Description
- corporate investigation services concerning e.g.:
- professional infidelity
- unfair competition
- investigation services in the commercial field, e.g.:
- search for information concerning accounting shortages
- search for information concerning inventory shortages
Exclusion notes
Excluded from division 80:
- information technology security activities, see division 62
Excluded from class 80.01:
- risk analysis, security advice and consulting, see 80.09
- remote surveillance activities, see 80.09
- concierge, reception and doormen safety services, see 81.10, 82.10
- public order and safety activities, see 84.24
- security, including cybersecurity training, see 85.59
Frequently asked questions
I carry out investigations for companies on employee misconduct and unfair competition — is that ATECO code 80.01.12 or private investigation?
Yes, 80.01.12. This category covers corporate and commercial investigation: employee misconduct, unfair competition, cash shortfalls and inventory discrepancies. Investigations into personal and family matters fall under 80.01.11.
I investigate cash shortfalls and inventory discrepancies at a company — does that belong here or under accounting services?
It belongs here. The code description explicitly cites the gathering of information on cash shortfalls and inventory discrepancies within 80.01.12. This is investigation, not bookkeeping. If the assignment is instead in support of legal proceedings, refer to the legal investigation code 80.01.14.
I work on fraud cases that may involve an insurance company — do I keep 80.01.12 or is there a specific insurance code?
Usually, if the investigation is on behalf of an insurer covering claims and policy matters, the dedicated code 80.01.13 is the better fit. Code 80.01.12 remains for corporate and commercial investigations in the strict sense.