From the Spanish Convenio Colectivo
to the Italian CCNL.
Posting workers from Spain to Italy — for a construction site, an industrial assembly, a service contract? We handle every Italian obligation in a single firm: UNI Distacco UE pre-posting notification, Italian liaison person, CCNL wage compliance, A1 advice, INL inspection support. Reply within 24 business hours.
What differs between Spain and Italy
Spanish employers operate under a two-level collective system (Convenios Estatales and Convenios Provinciales / de Comunidad Autónoma) where the provincial level often prevails on pay matters. When posting to Italy, the comparison is simpler in form (one CCNL per sector) but more delicate in substance: the Italian sectoral CCNL applies on the basis of the work actually performed in Italy, regardless of the Spanish convenio.
| Obligation / Aspect | Spain (Ley 45/1999) | Italy (for Spanish posting employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-posting notification | Comunicación a la Autoridad Laboral of the destination Comunidad Autónoma — for inbound to Spain | UNI Distacco UE — by midnight of the day before |
| Sectoral framework | Convenios Colectivos Estatales + Convenios Provinciales / de Comunidad Autónoma | Italian CCNL of the destination sector |
| Liaison person | — | Italian liaison person mandatory (art. 10 D.Lgs. 136/2016) |
| Extra months | Pagas extraordinarias (typically 2 per year) | 13th and 14th-month pay under CCNL — pro rata in minimum-wage calculation |
| A1 certificate | Issued by the Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social (TGSS) | Must be available before posting begins |
| Long-term posting | After 12 months (extendable to 18 with motivated notification): full Spanish working conditions | Same regime — after 12 months (extendable to 18) full Italian working conditions apply |
| Sanctions | LISOS — leves €750–€7,500; graves €7,501–€30,000; muy graves €30,001–€225,018 | INL — up to €150,000 (wage) + €15,000 (notification) + €12,000/worker (documents) |
| Joint liability | Art. 42 Estatuto de los Trabajadores + Art. 16-ter Ley 45/1999 | Art. 4 D.Lgs. 136/2016 + Art. 29 D.Lgs. 276/2003 (construction) + Art. 1676 Italian Civil Code |
The biggest sanction risk for Spanish posting employers is the incorrect identification of the Italian CCNL and the consequent underpayment versus the Italian sectoral minimum (€25–50 per worker per day, up to €150,000). For a construction job in Italy, the CCNL Edilizia applies — even where the Spanish firm runs under the Convenio Estatal de la Construcción.
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Construction — Convenio General del Sector de la Construcción → CCNL Edilizia (Industria/Artigianato)
Posting albañiles, encofradores, ferrallistas, peones to an Italian construction site falls under CCNL Edilizia, 7 levels (1° comune to 4° specializzato), mandatory contributions to the Cassa Edile, DURC compliance, stricter joint-liability regime (art. 29 D.Lgs. 276/2003).
Metallurgy — Convenio Colectivo del Metal → CCNL Metalmeccanico Industria
For industrial assemblies or commissioning in Italy: CCNL Metalmeccanico Industria (Federmeccanico), 2021 grid (D2/D3/C3/C2/C1/B3/B2/B1/A1). Note: greenfield assemblies usually fall under CCNL Edilizia. Spanish provincial Convenios del Metal often have higher minima than the Estatal — the comparison must use the actually-applied tabla salarial.
Cleaning — Convenio del Sector de Limpieza → CCNL Pulizie / Multiservizi
For industrial or commercial cleaning in Italy: CCNL Pulizie / Multiservizi, levels 1° to 7°, CCNL shift and night premiums. Spanish complementos salariales (antigüedad, nocturnidad) must be re-mapped under Italian rules.
Pagas extraordinarias and Italian extra months — enveloppe comparison
Spanish pagas extraordinarias (typically 2 per year, sometimes prorrateadas) functionally correspond to Italian 13th and 14th-month pay (mensilità aggiuntive) provided by most CCNLs. They are included pro rata in the Italian minimum. Note: in Spain, prorrateo (monthly distribution) is common; in Italy 13th/14th-month pay is paid as a separate lump sum — payslip format differs but the gross figure is what counts for compliance.
What we do for Spanish employers
| Service | What we do | Price |
|---|---|---|
| UNI Distacco UE notification | Full filing, liaison-person appointment included | € 150 per notification |
| Italian liaison person | Italian elected domicile, document custody, INL/INPS/INAIL contacts | Included or annual flat fee |
| CCNL wage compliance check | Convenio Colectivo → CCNL level mapping, written certificate | from € 200 per analysis |
| Cassa Edile registration | Spanish construction company registration with Italian Cassa Edile + DURC | Custom quote |
| A1 & social-security advice | A1 verification, multi-state advice | Included in full packages |
| INL inspection assistance | First-access record, hearings, defensive briefs | Hourly fee |
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