{"id":921043,"date":"2026-09-24T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/djya2ldob4.wpdns.site\/?page_id=921043"},"modified":"2026-11-02T09:55:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T08:55:11","slug":"certification-for-businesses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/en\/soa-certification\/certification-for-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"SOA certification for businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6 cqop-v6-attestazione-soa\" data-v6-page=\"Attestazione-SOA\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-829311a\" id=\"contenuto\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-fd08351\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-d3705ba\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-contenuto-06a0e85\"><nav style=\"--separator: &quot;\/&quot;\" class=\"cqop-breadcrumbs wp-block-breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/en\/soa-certification\/\">SOA certification<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">SOA certification for businesses<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-b35a3b5\">SOA <br><span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-8a3115e\">certification for businesses<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SOA certification confirms a company\u2019s qualification for specific works categories and classifications. The process covers the contract, supporting evidence, qualification assessment and issuance of the certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-bd03d46\">\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-98a99d6\">Validity <strong class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-cff7b97\">5 years<\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-ed559c2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-98a99d6\">Three year <strong class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-cff7b97\">review<\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-ed559c2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-98a99d6\">Threshold <strong class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-cff7b97\">150.000 \u20ac<\/strong><\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<style id=\"cqop-soa-smart-style\">\n.cqop-soa-smart{padding:56px 0;background:#fff;color:#123a5e;scroll-margin-top:185px}.cqop-soa-smart 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class=\"cqsmart-definition-copy\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqsmart-lead\">SOA certification confirms the company\u2019s economic-financial and technical-organisational requirements. It defines the types of works it can carry out and the corresponding contract values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqsmart-twin\">\n\n<div class=\"cqsmart-definition-card\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqsmart-symbol\">OG \/ OS<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqsmart-subtitle\">Categories: which works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqsmart-copy\">The OG categories cover general works; the OS categories cover specialised works. They specify the types of works for which the company is qualified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text cqsmart-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/en\/soa-categories\/\">Explore the categories<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqsmart-definition-card\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqsmart-symbol\">I \u2192 VIII<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqsmart-subtitle\">Classifications: which amounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqsmart-copy\">They specify the amount level for each category, including the intermediate classifications III-bis and IV-bis, in accordance with the applicable limits and rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text cqsmart-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/en\/soa-categories\/classifications-amounts-and-requirements\/\">View the classifications<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqsmart-note\">Fewer documents to resubmit when tendering. 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During the preliminary assessment, you will receive clarification on the requirements and the documents to be submitted. The official list of authorised bodies is available on the ANAC website.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-band\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-inner\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-heading\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\">Who must hold an SOA<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-content\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-keyfact\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text\">From \u20ac150,000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-soa-copy \">Generally speaking, to participate in tendering procedures and carry out public works, subject to any specific applicable provisions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>\u2022    Subcontractors: the requirement applies when the value of the works awarded reaches the specified threshold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022    Temporary joint ventures (RTI) and consortia: specific rules on qualification and the allocation of requirements apply. A temporary joint venture does not necessarily need to hold a single certificate.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-unit\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqop-soa-unit-title\">Services and supplies: separate regulations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-soa-copy \">Article 100(10) of the Code provides for specific regulatory provisions. The SOA for works does not automatically extend to services and supplies: the scope, requirements and procedures depend on the implementing regulations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-1d12dfc\" id=\"prima-qualifica\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-39faeae\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-titolo-sticky-1c8b9f9\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-0d12fab\">First qualification<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-fb651a9\">How to obtain the SOA certificate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-testo-0e7fec1\">The procedure can be initiated at the CQOP office nearest to the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pulsante-ae9a194 cqop-v6-state-f859560\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/en\/online-services\/fee-and-requirements-calculation\/\">Estimate the fee<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-a47675e\">\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-477d1e0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">01<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-5edf13f\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-24419cb\">Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-testo-ee6d76e\">Signing of the contract specifying the categories and classifications requested.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-0ec26b7\">\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-477d1e0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">02<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-5edf13f\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-24419cb\">Documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-testo-ee6d76e\">Submission to CQOP of all documents required to obtain qualification.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-0ec26b7\">\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-477d1e0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">03<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-5edf13f\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-24419cb\">Preliminary assessment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-testo-ee6d76e\">Case taken on and verification of the documentation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-0ec26b7\">\n\n<span class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pannello-477d1e0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">04<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-5edf13f\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-24419cb\">Certification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-testo-ee6d76e\">Issue of the certificate following a successful preliminary assessment and entry into the ANAC system. The certificate is valid for 5 years, subject to verification that the requirements are still met in the third year.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"cqop-soa-smart cqsmart-life\" id=\"triennale\">\n\n<div class=\"cqsmart-inner\">\n\n<div class=\"cqsmart-heading\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text cqsmart-title\">Validity, verification and renewal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqsmart-lead\">The certificate is valid for five years, subject to the three-year review. Planning deadlines is part of the process.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqsmart-life-grid\">\n\n<div class=\"cqsmart-life-item\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqsmart-year\">Year <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqsmart-subtitle\">Issuance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqsmart-copy\">The certificate is issued following a successful preliminary assessment and entered into the ANAC system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details cqsmart-detail is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Assessment timeframes<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqsmart-copy\">The standard timeframe is 90 days from signing the contract. The process may be suspended for clarifications or additional documents, for up to a further 90 days in total. The review must be issued or refused within the overall limit of 180 days.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqsmart-life-item\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqsmart-year\">Year <span>3<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqsmart-subtitle\">Three-year review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqsmart-copy\">The continued fulfilment of the requirements is checked by the same SOA that issued the certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details cqsmart-detail is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>When to request it<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqsmart-copy\">The review must be requested from the same SOA that issued the certificate, between 90 days before and the three-year expiry date. The process is completed within 45 days of signing the contract, unless suspended for further assessments and checks, for a maximum of another 45 days.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqsmart-life-item\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqsmart-year\">Year <span>5<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqsmart-subtitle\">Renewal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqsmart-copy\">A new preliminary assessment evaluates the requirements for the next qualification period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details cqsmart-detail is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>When to request it<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqsmart-copy\">The renewal contract must be signed at least 90 days before the five-year expiry date, with the same SOA or another authorised body.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqsmart-note\">Continuity requires advance planning. CQOP monitors deadlines and schedules activities with the company. Keep your contact details up to date, respond to requests for documents and report company changes: starting late may jeopardise qualification and participation in tenders.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-band cqop-soa-band-tint\" id=\"anac\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-inner\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-heading\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\">ANAC Oversight and Quality<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-content\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>\u2022    Regulation and control: ANAC oversees public contracts, carries out inspections of SOAs and conducts spot checks on applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022    Measures: it may impose sanctions and take other measures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022    Databases: it manages the BDNCP, FVOE, the register of certified companies and the list of authorised SOAs.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-7efdbb3\" id=\"iso\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-b8df126\">ISO 9001 and SOA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-testo-4583efb\">SOA certification for classifications above Class II requires that the company hold certification for its Quality Management System in sector EA28, in accordance with the UNI EN ISO 9001 standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-6f659cf\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-8cb1649\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-09e74bb\">ISO 9001<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-testo-481f158\">The certificate is issued by bodies accredited in accordance with the international European EA (European Cooperation for Accreditation) conventions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-141d319\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-c2b4073\">SOA CERTIFICATION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-testo-481f158\">This demonstrates the company\u2019s ability to carry out, either directly or through subcontractors, public works contracts with a value of 150,000 euros or more.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-band cqop-soa-band-tint\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-inner\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-heading\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\">The SOA in private construction projects<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-content\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-soa-copy \">It may be required by law or valued by the client as proof of the contractor\u2019s qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-unit\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqop-soa-unit-title\">Building tax relief \u00b7 over \u20ac516,000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-soa-copy \">For subsidised works covered by Article 10-bis of Decree-Law 21\/2022, the contractor\u2019s SOA is a prerequisite for tax relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Threshold excluding VAT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>Amount relating to each main contract and subcontract, in accordance with the applicable rules.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-unit\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqop-soa-unit-title\">Credit-based licence \u00b7 from Class III<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-soa-copy \">An SOA classified as Class III or higher exempts the contractor from the requirement for a licence on temporary or mobile construction sites. Other health and safety obligations remain in force.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-unit\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqop-soa-unit-title\">Private clients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-soa-copy \">Even where it is not mandatory, it may be requested or valued by clients, general contractors and property developers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-band\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-inner\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-heading\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\">SOA for foreign companies<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-soa-content\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-soa-copy \">Companies based abroad may also qualify, subject to compliance with Italian legislation and applicable international agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>EU companies: these may access the Italian qualification system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>Non-EU companies: the agreements and conditions applicable to the country of origin must be checked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>Documentation: compliance with the requirements is demonstrated using documents from the country of origin. The SOA verifies their suitability and compliance with Italian requirements, requesting any necessary translations and formalities.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-13e79de\" id=\"normativa\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-38cfa60\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-titolo-sticky-1c8b9f9\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-fb651a9\">Legislative references<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-testo-0f9dc81\">The Public Contracts Code and the decrees amending it, as well as decisions and notices issued by the Supervisory Authority.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n\n<div>\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-56e718c\">\n\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-9632142\">Legislative Decree no. 36 of 31 March 2023<\/span><span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-22811aa\">Public Contracts Code implementing article 1 of Law no. 78 of 21 June 2022, delegating powers to the Government on public contracts.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pulsante-3799f54 cqop-v6-state-e03202f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/decreto-legislativo-31-marzo-2023-n-36-comp.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">View<\/span>\n\n\n<svg role=\"presentation\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6 18 18 6M6 6h12v12\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-da245e0\">\n\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-9632142\">Decree-Law no. 76 of 16 July 2020<\/span><span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-22811aa\">Urgent measures for simplification and digital innovation.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pulsante-3799f54 cqop-v6-state-e03202f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gazzettaufficiale.it\/eli\/gu\/2020\/07\/16\/178\/so\/24\/sg\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">View<\/span>\n\n\n<svg role=\"presentation\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6 18 18 6M6 6h12v12\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-da245e0\">\n\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-9632142\">Decree-Law no. 32 of 18 April 2019<\/span><span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-22811aa\">Urgent provisions to relaunch the public contracts sector and to speed up infrastructure, urban regeneration and post-earthquake reconstruction projects.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pulsante-3799f54 cqop-v6-state-e03202f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gazzettaufficiale.it\/atto\/serie_generale\/caricaDettaglioAtto\/originario?atto.dataPubblicazioneGazzetta=2019-06-17&#038;atto.codiceRedazionale=19G00062&#038;elenco30giorni=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">View<\/span>\n\n\n<svg role=\"presentation\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6 18 18 6M6 6h12v12\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-da245e0\">\n\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-9632142\">Legislative Decree no. 56 of 19 April 2017<\/span><span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-22811aa\">Supplementary and corrective provisions to Legislative Decree no. 50 of 18 April 2016.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pulsante-3799f54 cqop-v6-state-e03202f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dlgs-56-2017-decreto-correttivo-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">View<\/span>\n\n\n<svg role=\"presentation\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6 18 18 6M6 6h12v12\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-da245e0\">\n\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-9632142\">Legislative Decree no. 50 of 18 April 2016<\/span><span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-22811aa\">Implementation of Directives 2014\/23\/EU, 2014\/24\/EU and 2014\/25\/EU on the award of concession contracts, on public procurement and on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pulsante-3799f54 cqop-v6-state-e03202f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dlgs-50-2016-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">View<\/span>\n\n\n<svg role=\"presentation\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6 18 18 6M6 6h12v12\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-da245e0\">\n\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-9632142\">Decree of the President of the Republic no. 207 of 5 October 2010<\/span><span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-22811aa\">Regulation for the execution and implementation of Legislative Decree no. 163 of 12 April 2006, \u201cCode of public contracts for works, services and supplies\u201d.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pulsante-3799f54 cqop-v6-state-e03202f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dpr-207-2010-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">View<\/span>\n\n\n<svg role=\"presentation\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6 18 18 6M6 6h12v12\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-3345343\">\n\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-9632142\">Legislative Decree no. 163 of 12 April 2006<\/span><span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-22811aa\">Code of public contracts for works, services and supplies implementing Directives 2004\/17\/EC and 2004\/18\/EC.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pulsante-3799f54 cqop-v6-state-e03202f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dlgs-163-2006-1-web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">View<\/span>\n\n\n<svg role=\"presentation\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6 18 18 6M6 6h12v12\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-bbc65b7\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-8cb1649\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-84c8cbe\">Determinations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-testo-b2132bd\">Determinations of the Italian National Anti-Corruption Authority on public contracts for works, services and supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pulsante-18b3591 cqop-v6-state-e03202f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anticorruzione.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">View<\/span>\n\n\n<svg role=\"presentation\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6 18 18 6M6 6h12v12\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-141d319\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-ae9f52b\">Notices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-testo-b2132bd\">Notices to SOAs published on the website of the Italian National Anti-Corruption Authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-pulsante-18b3591 cqop-v6-state-e03202f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anticorruzione.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">View<\/span>\n\n\n<svg role=\"presentation\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6 18 18 6M6 6h12v12\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-481eee7\" id=\"faq\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-28a732f\">\n\n<div>\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text cqop-v6-titolo-2c72ce6\">SOA certification for companies: frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion cqop-faq-accordion  root-cqop-faq-91000-0\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-cqop-faq-91000-0 \"><div class=\"eb-accordion-container cqop-faq-91000-0\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-tab-icon=\"\" data-expanded-icon=\"\" data-transition-duration=\"500\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-inner\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item cqop-faq-91000-0-6 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-cqop-faq-91000-0\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-cqop-faq-91000-0\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What is the difference between SOA attestation and SOA certification?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-cqop-faq-91000-0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-faq-answer\"><p class=\"gb-text\">In everyday language, the terms \u2018SOA certification\u2019, \u2018SOA certificate\u2019 and \u2018SOA attestation\u2019 are used interchangeably; the legislation refers to a \u2018qualification attestation\u2019. CQOP SOA issues the attestation upon completion of the preliminary assessment of the requirements; it is valid for five years, subject to verification that the requirements are still met in the third year.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item cqop-faq-91000-0-1 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-cqop-faq-91000-0\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-cqop-faq-91000-0\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">How do I obtain SOA attestation or certification?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-cqop-faq-91000-0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-faq-answer\"><p class=\"gb-text\">To obtain SOA certification, the applicant company must sign a specific contract and demonstrate, through verifiable documents and declarations, that it has met certain (technical\/economic) requirements over a specific period of time, as established by the Public Procurement Code and ANAC guidelines.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item cqop-faq-91000-0-2 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-cqop-faq-91000-0\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-cqop-faq-91000-0\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">How long does it take to obtain SOA attestation or certification?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-cqop-faq-91000-0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-faq-answer\"><p class=\"gb-text\">After the contract is signed, the SOA verifies the qualification requirements within ninety days, which may be extended, for additions or missing documents, for a total period not exceeding a further 90 days. Within no more than 180 days from the signing of the contract, the SOA is required to issue or refuse the certificate.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item cqop-faq-91000-0-3 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-cqop-faq-91000-0\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-cqop-faq-91000-0\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">How long is SOA attestation or certification valid?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-cqop-faq-91000-0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-faq-answer\"><p class=\"gb-text\">SOA certification is valid for five years, with a mandatory three-year review. It is issued following a review of the documents submitted by the applicant company in accordance with current Italian legislation and the guidelines issued by the supervisory authority ANAC (Italian National Anti-Corruption Authority).<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item cqop-faq-91000-0-4 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-cqop-faq-91000-0\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-cqop-faq-91000-0\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Who is the technical director for SOA attestation or certification?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-cqop-faq-91000-0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-faq-answer\"><p class=\"gb-text\">The Technical Director is a necessary and essential role for obtaining SOA Certification and may be one or more persons. The Technical Director must hold a suitable qualification or, for classifications below IV, the permitted professional experience. The designated persons may not hold a similar position in other companies.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item cqop-faq-91000-0-5 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-cqop-faq-91000-0\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-cqop-faq-91000-0\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Can a new company obtain an SOA attestation or certificate?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-cqop-faq-91000-0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-faq-answer\"><p class=\"gb-text\">Yes, a new company can apply for SOA certification, provided it has completed at least one financial year with duly approved and filed financial statements. 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The process covers the contract, supporting evidence, qualification assessment and issuance of the certificate. Validity 5 years Three year review Threshold 150.000 \u20ac What is SOA certification? SOA certification confirms the company\u2019s economic-financial and technical-organisational requirements. 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