Transition 5.0: How to Get Your Tax Credit

Discover how to qualify for a tax credit from industrial filtration systems through the Transition 5.0 Plan.  Time is limited!

The Transition 5.0 Plan allocates over 13 billion euros to support innovative, high-efficiency technologies. Industrial filtration systems are among the eligible solutions, as long as they actively contribute to lowering energy consumption.

 

Are the filtration systems admitted?

Yes, only if they meet the technical requirements set by the regulations.

The Plan refers to Annex A of Law No. 232, Art. 1, Paragraph 9 of December 11, 2016, which includes among the eligible goods:

„Filters and systems for the treatment and recovery of water, air, oil, chemical and organic substances, and dust — equipped with devices for monitoring filtration efficiency and detecting anomalies or the presence of hazardous or foreign substances. These systems must be integrated into the factory’s control infrastructure and capable of notifying operators and/or shutting down equipment when necessary.”

In today’s scenario, however, a traditional Industry 4.0 approach — based on automation, sensors, and digital supervision — is no longer enough.

To access the incentive, companies must provide certified evidence of a tangible reduction in energy consumption, benchmarked against the previous year’s performance.

 

Technical Requirements for Eligibility

To qualify for the Transition 5.0 tax credit, filtration systems must meet strict performance and integration standards, including:

• Continuous monitoring of operational performance and energy consumption through advanced sensors and control systems
• Full integration with the company’s digital infrastructure, enabling real-time diagnostics, alerts for anomalies, and predictive maintenance
• Certified energy savings, demonstrating either:
• a minimum 3% reduction in energy consumption at the overall production site level, or
• a minimum 5% reduction for the specific process or machinery involved

In addition, companies must perform two independent energy assessments:

• One ex-ante, prior to the investment
• One ex-post, after implementation

These assessments are required to verify the actual efficiency gains and ensure compliance with the incentive program.

 

Permissible Filtration Technologies

Each project must be grounded in a comprehensive energy audit, which forms the basis for selecting the most energy-efficient components—from fans and electric motors to filtration units.

Technologies potentially eligible for incentives include:

• Metal filters, pocket filters, self-cleaning cartridge systems, and baghouse filters
• Capture and filtration systems for fumes and fine dust generated by machining, cutting, welding, and other industrial processes
• Activated carbon filters for the abatement of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• High-efficiency configurations equipped with IE5 motors, frequency inverters, and energy-optimized fans

All solutions must be engineered for top-tier energy performance, integrating advanced automation, smart control systems, and real-time performance monitoring as standard requirements.

 

How much is the benefit worth?

The incentive takes the form of a variable tax credit, which depends on both the level of energy savings achieved and the total investment made:

 

Investment (€)	Energy savings	Tax Credit
Up to 2,5 million	3% – 10%	35% – 45%
From 2.5 to 10 million	3% – 15%	15% – 25%
From 10 to 50 million	3% – 15%	5% – 15%

 

For SMEs, expenses related to energy certification activities are eligible for a tax credit of up to €10,000.
This credit is excluded from taxable business income and can be applied either as a single lump sum or spread across five annual installments, offering flexibility in financial planning.

 

Who Can Access the Incentive?
The Transition 5.0 incentive is available to all companies operating in Italy, including the permanent establishments of non-resident entities, regardless of:

• Legal form
• Industry sector
• Company size
• Tax regime used for determining business income

This is a broad and inclusive measure, designed to drive energy efficiency across all production environments, with no structural or sectoral restrictions.

 

Timeline and  Deadlines
The official deadline is December 31, 2025.
By this date, the intervention must be fully completed, installed, and tested.

• The project start date is established by the signing of the order contract, accompanied by an advance payment of at least 20% of the total investment.
• Only one extension is allowed, and it applies exclusively to administrative procedures: all required data must be uploaded to the GSE platform by February 28, 2026

Don't wait too long: while the funds are available, the timeline for project completion and documentation is tight. Early planning is essential.

Ready to take advantage of the Transition 5.0 Plan?
Don’t miss the opportunity to access incentives with high-efficiency industrial filtration solutions tailored to your production needs.  

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aimed at maximizing your return on investment.