Under 35 and hiring: how to get the bonus and relaunch your company

Starting May 16, 2025, employers can submit applications for the **Under 35 Youth Bonus**, a crucial incentive introduced to promote youth employment in Italy. This bonus, provided for by Decree-Law 60/2024 (Cohesion Decree), represents a significant opportunity for companies wishing to invest in young talent and actively contribute to the country’s economic growth. AQ Group is here to guide you through the details of this relief and support you in submitting the application, transforming potential bureaucratic complexity into a concrete competitive advantage.

What is the Under 35 Hiring Bonus? An in-depth analysis

The Youth Bonus is an incentive aimed at all private employers, providing a total exemption from social security contributions for new permanent hires and the conversions of fixed-term contracts to permanent ones. The exemption applies to hires and conversions made from September 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025, offering a wide time window for strategically planning new hires.

But what does this bonus concretely mean for companies? Imagine being able to drastically reduce personnel costs, reinvesting those resources in training, innovation, or the development of new markets. The Under 35 Bonus is not just an economic incentive, but a real growth tool for Italian businesses.

Who are the young beneficiaries?

• Youth under 35 years of age on the date of hiring: This age requirement allows for the valuing of the skills and energy of a wide range of young professionals.
• Individuals who have never been employed on a permanent basis during their working life: This constraint aims to favor the entry into the labor market of young people who have not yet had the opportunity for stable employment, offering them a valuable chance to build their professional future.

What are the characteristics of the bonus? A focus on the benefits

• Exemption from the payment of 100% of social security contributions by employers
• Valid for a maximum period of 24 months
• Up to a maximum of 500 euros per month
• For companies in the single Special Economic Zone for Southern Italy, (Abruzzo, Molise, Campania, Basilicata, Sicily, Puglia, Calabria, and Sardinia), the benefit is increased up to 650 euros per month per worker

How to submit the application: a step-by-step guide

To access the Bonus, the employer must submit the application using the online form available from May 16 via the “Relief Portal (formerly DiResCo)” page. The procedure is simple and intuitive, but it is important to pay attention to details and correctly fill in all required fields.

Here are the fundamental steps:

1. Access the Relief Portal: Use your SPID or CIE credentials to access the INPS portal.
2. Fill out the online form: Enter data regarding the company, the worker to be hired, and the type of contract.
3. Attach the requested documentation: Prepare and attach all necessary documents, such as the DURC, the employment contract, and the worker’s curriculum vitae.
4. Submit the application: Carefully verify all entered data and submit the application online.

Requirements and constraints to access the incentive: what you need to know

To benefit from the Under 35 Bonus, it is essential to respect certain requirements and constraints:

• The employer must be in compliance with the DURC (Single Insurance Contribution Document) and fulfill other legal obligations, and must respect the economic and regulatory treatment provided for by collective agreements: Contributory regularity and compliance with standards are essential conditions for accessing the relief.
• The employer must be in compliance with the provisions of Art. 31 of Legislative Decree No. 150/2015: This article regulates employment services and active labor policies, ensuring the correct functioning of the labor market.
• The employer must not have carried out, in the six months preceding the hiring, any dismissals of permanent workers for justified objective reasons or as a result of a collective redundancy procedure in the production unit concerned by the hiring: This constraint aims to protect existing jobs and avoid opportunistic behavior by companies.
• The relief will be revoked and any already utilized amount recovered if, in the six months following the hiring, the employer dismisses a worker with the same qualification for justified objective reasons or following a collective redundancy procedure in the production unit where the young person was hired: This additional constraint strengthens the protection of new hires and encourages companies to invest in them long-term.

AQ Group: Your partner for growth

The new opportunities offered by the Under 35 Hiring Bonus represent an unmissable chance for companies focusing on young people and wishing to invest in the future. AQ Group is at your side to support you in every phase:

• Personalized consultancy: We analyze your business situation to identify the best strategies to benefit from the bonus, considering the specificities of your sector and your growth needs.
• Assistance in submitting the application: We guide you step-by-step in filling out the online form and preparing the necessary documentation, avoiding errors and optimizing time.
• Continuous updating: We keep you informed on all regulatory and procedural news related to the bonus, ensuring constant and reliable support.

Don’t miss this opportunity! Contact us now to discover how we can help you grow your company with young talent and build a successful future.

Did you know that…?

1. The Under 35 Youth Bonus is operational for hires and conversions made starting from September 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025.
2. The incentive is equal to the exemption from 100% of social security contributions by employers for a maximum period of 24 months.
3. The maximum exemption limit is 500 euros per month (650 euros for companies in the Southern Italy SEZ).
4. To access the bonus, the application must be submitted via the “Relief Portal (formerly DiResCo)” starting from May 16.
5. The bonus is aimed at youth under 35 years old who have never been employed on a permanent basis.
6. INPS provided operational instructions for the bonus with Circular No. 90/2025, subsequently updated with message No. 1935 on June 18, 2025, to include the net employment increase requirement for hires starting from July 1, 2025.

FAQ on the Under 35 Hiring and Conversion Bonus

• Who can benefit from the Under 35 Hiring Bonus? 
  All private employers, including those in the agricultural sector, who hire or convert contracts into permanent ones for youth under 35 who have never been employed on a permanent basis.
• What is the maximum bonus amount? 
  The maximum amount is 500 euros per month (650 euros for companies in the Southern Italy SEZ) for a maximum period of 24 months.
• How do I submit the application? 
  The application is submitted online via the “Relief Portal (formerly DiResCo)” starting from May 16.
• What are the requirements for employers? 
  Employers must be in compliance with the DURC, respect legal obligations and collective agreements, and must not have carried out dismissals in the six months prior to hiring. Starting from July 1, 2025, a net employment increase relative to the average of the previous 12 months is also required.
• Which contracts are excluded from the bonus? 
  Domestic work contracts, apprenticeship contracts, and permanent intermittent work contracts are excluded.
• Is the bonus combinable with other benefits? 
  The benefits are not cumulative with other incentives provided for by law, but they are compatible with the reduction in the total cost related to hiring provided by Art. 4 of Legislative Decree No. 216/2023 and with the one recognized for companies holding the “gender equality” certification.

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