An incentive for businesses dedicated to newspapers and magazines that has led to a large number of online requestsThe taxes and rents have been replaced by daily newspapers and other digital media, but these intermediaries are still used by enterprises to offer their quality and security. The edicole bonus 2026 was promoted as an economic incentive for businesses managing exclusive points of sale for newspapers and magazines, worth 80% of expenses from January 1st to December 31st 2025, excluding VAT, up to €4,500, according to art. 1, point 1, of the decree-law no. 30 July 2026 and art. 4 of the Departmental Head's Provision dated October 13th 2026.

The allowed expenses are eleven items: IMU; TASI; single property budget (CUP); TARIS; rental equipment costs; electrical energy supply; telephone services and internet connection; cash register installation or telematics devices and point-of-sale (POS) devices; digital transformation and technological upgrade expenses; insurance contracts related to business operations; accounting and tax assistance services. In 2025, the contribution was equal to 60% of the 2024 expenses, with a maximum of €4,000 (as of DPCM 17 April 2025). For 2026, both the percentage and the maximum increase, adding insurance policies related to the activity and compensation for accounting and tax assistance services.

The contribution fund for expenses has decreased from 10 million euros to 9 million euros because one million is contingency reserve. The EDCO 2026 bonus has led to a large number of online applications starting on November 24th with digital identity and electronic signature.

The contribution amount will be adjusted based on the received instances, paid proportionally to available funds. In summary: the lost contribution for prisons covers up to 80% of expenses until €4,500 per enterprise by the end of 2025, within a total ceiling of €9 million set by art. 1 of DPMP 30 July 2026; those who delivered newspapers at home in 2025 receive €4 per delivery up to €500 with a dedicated fund of €1 million; applications are submitted via the ImpresaiNogorno.gov.it portal from November 24th at 10 am to December 22nd at 5 pm 2026; in 2025, 4,784 applications have exceeded the funds and the Department has paid 85.13% of the due amount after deducting the withholding tax of 4%. Rules apply to shops that sell newspapers without an office, still awaiting implementation of the relevant provision.