Business restructuring · 28 September 2026

Negotiated restructuring: what to prepare before seeking help

When a business struggles to meet payments, waiting can narrow its options. Italy’s negotiated restructuring procedure is voluntary. An independent expert helps discussions with creditors where recovery appears reasonably possible. It does not guarantee rescue or erase debts.

Who it is for

The Italian Crisis and Insolvency Code makes the procedure available to commercial and agricultural entrepreneurs facing financial or economic imbalance where recovery appears reasonably achievable. There is no annual application window; the individual situation and timing matter.

First: map cash

List expected receipts and payments week by week. Separate issued invoices from likely cash receipts. Credible negotiations require verifiable numbers.

Second: map debts

Separate banks, suppliers, employees, tax authorities and collection agents. Record amount, due date, security, disputes and payments for each position.

Third: identify workable changes

Identify profitable activities, cash drains and feasible responses: cost changes, asset sales, new finance or revised payment schedules. The assumptions should be documented.

Application and the expert

Applications use the national platform operated by the chamber-of-commerce system. The platform specifies the required documents and information. An independent expert assists negotiations and assesses recovery prospects with the parties; the entrepreneur continues to manage the business.

Protective measures are not automatic

Access to the procedure does not by itself stop every creditor action. Protective measures require the steps set out in the Code and court scrutiny. Their duration, effect and limits need case-specific professional assessment.

Practical next step

Gather financial statements, up-to-date accounts, a cash plan, creditor list and key contracts. Before applying, assess recovery prospects and urgent negotiations with qualified advisers.

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General information only. Each case requires an individual assessment.