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Italy reports highest business growth since 2021 in third quarter
Italy's business registry recorded a net increase of 18,403 companies between July and September 2026, marking the highest quarterly balance since 2021. According to data from Unioncamere and InfoCamere, new registrations rose by 2.5%, while business closures remained stable.
Capital companies drove the majority of this growth, accounting for 79% of the total increase. Key sectors contributing to the rise include construction, accommodation and catering, and professional, scientific, and technical activities. Other growing sectors include energy, financial services, and insurance.
Regional data shows varied performance across Italy. In the Marche region, the business system saw a positive balance of 251 companies, led by growth in hospitality and construction. In the province of Frosinone, the first nine months of 2026 saw a positive balance of 448 businesses, though agriculture and commerce faced declines. Meanwhile, the province of Cuneo reported a modest growth of 71 companies during the third quarter.
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Infocamere · Italy · Marche · Movimprese · Unioncamere
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The electricity and gas sector grew by 2.33%. quotidianodifoggia.it · www.sardegnalive.net · www.adnkronos.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The net increase of 18,403 enterprises is the highest recorded since 2021. quotidianodifoggia.it · www.sardegnalive.net · www.adnkronos.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Partnerships (società di persone) lost 1,342 enterprises. quotidianodifoggia.it · www.sardegnalive.net · www.adnkronos.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] There were 62,788 new business registrations in the third quarter. quotidianodifoggia.it · www.sardegnalive.net · www.adnkronos.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Business cessations totaled 44,385, excluding official cancellations. quotidianodifoggia.it · www.sardegnalive.net · www.adnkronos.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The business registry recorded a net increase of 18,403 enterprises between July and September 2026. quotidianodifoggia.it · www.sardegnalive.net · www.adnkronos.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Capital companies increased by 14,529 units, contributing 79% of the total stock increase. quotidianodifoggia.it · www.sardegnalive.net · www.adnkronos.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The construction sector added 3,435 enterprises. quotidianodifoggia.it · www.sardegnalive.net · www.adnkronos.com