Studio Audax

What Studio Audax does

Studio Audax is an Italian professional services firm (legal name: STUDIO AUDAX SRL, with a parallel STUDIO AUDAX SRL STP entity for professional practice) founded in 2020 and headquartered in Schio, province of Vicenza, Veneto, with a second office in Bassano del Grappa. The firm operates across four integrated service lines: (1) accounting, tax, and corporate advisory (bookkeeping, electronic invoicing, financial statement preparation, tax consulting covering IRES/IRAP/IRPEF and domestic and international VAT, corporate consulting, extraordinary operations, appraisals, tax litigation, contract drafting, and crisis management); (2) legal advisory (commercial and corporate law, M&A, generational transition, asset protection, bankruptcy law, and arbitration); (3) labor consulting (HR administration, HR management software, payroll budgets, labor law consulting, social security, corporate welfare, inspections, disputes, and labor contract certification via the Order of Labor Consultants of Vicenza); and (4) facilitated or subsidized finance (non-reimbursable grants, tax credits, subsidized financing, national incentives including SIMEST, Invitalia, and PNRR-linked programs, regional incentives including Veneto Sviluppo, and energy efficiency incentives).

The firm has no disclosed proprietary technology platform; its only digital products are an electronic invoicing platform for clients and a third-party-style HR management software. Its core technology is its credentialed human expertise in regulated Italian tax, corporate, and labor law domains.

Studio Audax generates revenue through professional advisory fees — both recurring compliance engagements (accounting, payroll, tax returns) and project-based mandates (M&A, extraordinary operations, crisis management, generational transitions). Pricing is custom by engagement and is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and relationship-driven: prospective clients reach out through the firm's website contact form, the firm conducts educational content marketing (newsletters, circulars, RSS feeds, events), and the bulk of acquisition is via referrals and professional networks within the Veneto SME ecosystem. Customer segments are horizontal: Italian small and medium enterprises (PMI), entrepreneurs and business owners, and corporate entities in the Veneto region primarily, with selective national reach for M&A transactions executed through partnerships.

Name

Studio Audax

Legal name

STUDIO AUDAX SRL

Website

https://studioaudax.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Studio Audax is an Italian professional services firm founded in 2020 in Schio, Veneto, providing integrated accounting, tax, corporate, legal, labor, and subsidized finance advisory primarily to small and medium enterprises in the Veneto region, with additional M&A capability for national engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Services — Accounting, Tax, Legal & Labor Advisory

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Intercompany & Consolidation Support (Eliminations, Group Reporting Support) (BPAAAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory) (BPAHAOAL), Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL)

Keywords

• Accounting and tax advisory
• Corporate legal consulting
• Labor and HR consulting
• Subsidized finance advisory
• M&A advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Schio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Advisory Services: Studio Audax generates revenue through professional advisory fees for accounting, tax, legal, labor, and facilitated finance consulting services. The firm provides ongoing compliance services (accounting, payroll processing, tax returns) as well as project-based engagements (M&A advisory, extraordinary operations, crisis management). Fee structure is likely based on engagement complexity and scope, typical of Italian professional services firms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Studio Audax is an Italian professional consulting firm that delivers integrated advisory services to businesses across four practice areas: (1) Accounting, Tax, and Corporate Advisory (bookkeeping, electronic invoicing, financial statements, tax planning, corporate law, extraordinary operations, appraisals, tax litigation, contracts, crisis management); (2) Labor Consulting (HR administration, payroll, HR software, labor law, social security, corporate welfare, labor contract certification); (3) Legal Advisory (commercial/corporate law, M&A, generational transitions, asset protection, bankruptcy law, arbitration); and (4) Subsidized Finance Advisory (non-reimbursable grants, tax credits, subsidized loans, national and regional incentives including PNRR, SIMEST, Veneto Sviluppo programs). The firm serves SMEs primarily in the Veneto region of Italy through offices in Schio and Bassano del Grappa.

Product overview

Studio Audax is a professional consulting firm providing integrated advisory services for businesses. The firm operates as a unified service offering organized around four main areas: (1) Accounting, Tax, and Corporate Advisory (Contabilità, Fiscale e Societaria) covering accounting, electronic invoicing, financial statement preparation, tax consulting, corporate consulting, extraordinary operations, appraisals, tax litigation, contract drafting, and crisis management; (2) Labor Consulting (Consulenza del Lavoro) including HR administration, HR software solutions, budget forecasting, labor law consulting, social security, welfare, and labor contract certification; (3) Legal Advisory (Consulenza Legale) encompassing commercial/corporate law, M&A, generational transitions, asset protection, bankruptcy law, and arbitration; and (4) Subsidized Finance (Finanza Agevolata) providing access to grants, tax credits, subsidized financing, and national/regional incentive programs. The firm has two locations in the Veneto region of Italy (Schio and Bassano del Grappa) and positions itself as a partner for business growth and change management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accounting and Data Processing Services (Contabilità ed Elaborazione Dati) Bookkeeping and data processing services for businesses, professionals, and sole proprietorships in ordinary or simplified accounting, including systematic transaction recording, first-entry movements, VAT management, and tax compliance fulfillment for Italian enterprises.
• Electronic Invoicing Platform (Fattura Elettronica) Platform for electronic invoice issuance and reception with related consulting and assistance services for compliance with Italian e-invoicing regulations, offered to clients of the firm.
• Financial Statement Preparation (Redazione Bilanci) Consulting and assistance for preparing annual and consolidated financial statements according to the Italian Civil Code, National and International Accounting Standards, and tax regulations.
• Tax Advisory (Consulenza Fiscale) Personalized tax consulting covering direct taxes (IRES, IRAP, IRPEF), indirect taxes (domestic and international VAT, registration tax, local taxes), adapted to each client's needs across all areas of Italian tax law.
• Corporate Consulting (Consulenza Societaria) Corporate consulting starting from company formation, including legal form evaluation, company constitutions and modifications, bylaws and articles of association drafting, and shareholders' agreements.
• Extraordinary Operations Advisory (Operazioni Straordinarie) Consulting for design and execution of extraordinary corporate transactions, including status verification of involved companies and tax planning to evaluate tax effects and risks related to tax avoidance or abuse.
• Appraisals and Valuations (Perizie e Valutazioni) Expert appraisals and business valuations for extraordinary operations, including valuation of companies, business units, assets, and rights, inventory preparation, and extraordinary financial statements.
• Tax Litigation (Contenzioso Tributario) Tax dispute management including defense strategy setup, petition drafting, representation before provincial and regional tax commissions, and alternative dispute resolution procedures (judicial conciliation, assessment with adhesion, cooperative compliance, voluntary correction).
• Contract Drafting and Advisory (Contrattualistica) Contract consulting including negotiation and drafting of contracts, transactional agreements, private writings, preliminary agreements, and contracts for leases, rentals, business purchases, sales or exchanges, participation quotas, shares, and assets.
• Crisis Management and Restructuring (Gestione della Crisi)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Commissione di Certificazione - Ordine dei Consulenti del Lavoro di VicenzacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudio Audax works with the Certification Commission at the Order of Labor Consultants of Vicenza for the certification of employment contracts. This certification provides legal protection to employment relationships, making them resistant to challenges from supervisory bodies and enforceable in court, serving as a tool for dispute prevention.
• National and International Advisors (M&A)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor M&A transactions, Studio Audax collaborates with advisors of primary importance on a national and international basis. This partnership extends the firm's capabilities to handle cross-border and complex acquisition/disposal transactions involving companies, businesses, or equity stakes.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BDO Italia: BDO Italia is a mid-tier international accounting and advisory network offering tax, legal, M&A, and labor consulting to Italian SMEs and mid-market firms. Directly comparable to Studio Audax in service mix, but at national scale with significantly more headcount and cross-border reach.
• RSM Italy: RSM Italy is the Italian member of the RSM international network providing audit, tax, legal, and consulting services to mid-market companies. Comparable service stack (tax, corporate, M&A) and SME focus, but with a broader geographic and sectoral footprint.
• Mazars Italy: Mazars Italy offers audit, tax, legal, and advisory services across Italy with a strong SME and mid-market client base. Direct overlap with Studio Audax on tax advisory, corporate consulting, and M&A — Mazars at significantly larger scale.
• Grant Thornton Italy: Grant Thornton Italy provides audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services to dynamic mid-market companies. Overlapping service portfolio (tax, M&A, corporate consulting) and SME/mid-market client focus make it a direct comparability peer, albeit at national and international scale.
• EY Italy: EY Italy is a Big Four firm offering assurance, tax, legal, consulting, and M&A advisory. While the scale and client profile differ (larger corporates), EY competes for the same Italian SME/mid-market tax and M&A advisory work that Studio Audax targets.

Direct peers

• Spada Partners: Spada Partners is an Italian independent tax, corporate, and M&A advisory firm serving mid-market companies with a multi-disciplinary model similar to Studio Audax. Closely comparable in service breadth and client profile, though larger and with national reach.
• Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati: Pirola Pennuto Zei is an Italian tax, legal, and corporate advisory firm historically serving SMEs and mid-market companies. Directly comparable multi-disciplinary advisory model with similar client types, but with significantly larger headcount and broader geographic reach.

Others

• Studio Chiomenti: Chiomenti is a leading Italian law firm specializing in corporate, banking, M&A, and restructuring matters. Overlaps with Studio Audax on legal/corporate advisory and M&A but operates at a much larger enterprise and international scale, serving a different client segment.
• Tep Visual & Numerical Solutions: Italian HR/payroll software and consulting provider serving SMEs with HR administration and labor compliance tools. Adjacent to Studio Audax's labor consulting and HR software offering, though technology- rather than advisory-led.
• Zucchetti Software Gestionale: Zucchetti is Italy's leading provider of accounting, payroll, and HR software, serving SMEs and professional services firms. Indirectly comparable — Zucchetti provides the digital accounting and HR platforms that Studio Audax either uses or competes with for client mindshare.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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