A concrete signal is coming for those who invest in the South: the 2026 Budget Bill provides for the extension of the Single ZES tax credit until 2028.
An expected turning point, which marks the transition from a "time-based" measure to structural tool for the development of the South, no longer as an emergency or time-limited measure.
The resources expected:
With a total endowment of over €4 billion, the resources are distributed as follows:
- 2026: € 2,3 billion
- 2027: €1 billion
- 2028: € 750 million
Operating times and methods
Year | Communication | Eligible Expenses | Integrated Communication |
2026 | 31/03 – 30/05/2026 | 01/01 – 31/12/2026 | 03/01 – 17/01/2027 |
2027 | 31/03 – 30/05/2027 | 01/01 – 31/12/2027 | 03/01 – 17/01/2028 |
2028 | 31/03 – 30/05/2028 | 01/01 – 15/11/2028 | 18/11 – 02/12/2028 |
Impact on businesses
This three-year extension offers continuity, predictability and planning: three key elements to give investors confidence and consolidate Southern Italy's growth path. Businesses will finally be able to plan on a multi-year basis, relying on a framework of clear rules and planning that allows them to move from individual projects to a true industrial growth strategy.
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