Regulation to come into force on 16 March. Key changes include an extension of the validity period to three years and an additional score for companies applying for renewal that have already held the rating continuously over at least three rating periods

The new Implementing Regulation on the Legality Rating (AGCM decision No. 31812 of 27 January 2026) has been published in the Official Gazette (No. 33 of 10 February 2026) and will come into force on 16 March. The Regulation has been updated to reflect established enforcement practice and developments in case law. It also takes into account the feedback and suggestions submitted by stakeholders during the public consultation.

Companies can already consult the new Regulation and the related documents, available in Italian on the Authority’s website. A dedicated Notice is also available, providing guidance to companies on the new regulatory framework, including the interim provisions.

The new Regulation introduces several key changes, including:

• a three-year validity period for legality ratings awarded or renewed under the new framework;
• an additional score for companies applying for renewal that have already held the rating continuously over at least three rating periods;
• the issuance of the legality rating certificate also in English, making it easier to use in international markets.

To reflect the longer duration and incentive-based nature of the rating, the legality requirements have been strengthened – particularly in relation to criminal, administrative and judicial grounds affecting eligibility – while stricter consequences now apply in the event of breaches of information obligations.

From 16 March, companies will be required to use the new Forms and Templates, which will be made available in Italian on the WebRating platform and the Legality Rating section of the Authority’s website.

Rome, 11 February 2026