Women modeling agencies in Florence
There are 2 verified modeling agencies in Florence. Below: every agency with its boards, founding year and application route, a comparison table, and what international models need to know before applying.
Where the agencies are in Florence
The agencies
Compare at a glance
| Agency | Boards | Founded |
|---|---|---|
| Casting Firenze | Women, Men, Senior |
Florence for international models
- EU, EEA and Swiss citizens do not need a work permit. If you stay in Italy for more than 3 months, you must register with the town hall's population register (anagrafe) and show proof of your work.
- Other nationals get a work visa only after the Italian employer has obtained clearance (nulla osta) from the immigration office (Sportello Unico per l'Immigrazione) in the province where the work takes place. Entering visa-free or on a tourist visa does not give you the right to work.
- An Italian agency signs a mandate contract without representation (mandato senza rappresentanza) with the model. Through it the agency usually secures exclusive representation across Italy and worldwide control of the image rights from your jobs, so check the length of the contract and the scope of those rights before you sign.
- The client pays the agency your fee, a separate agency commission and extra charges for image usage and additional time. The agency deducts its own commission and any costs it advanced (travel, the apartment) from your share, so ask for a statement for every job.
- If you are not tax-resident in Italy, a final 30% tax is normally withheld from fees for work done in Italy. The Lithuania–Italy double tax treaty can change this, so before your first job ask the agency whether it will apply the treaty and what documents it needs from you.
- INPS, the Italian social security institute, treats models and photo models as entertainment workers: the client pays contributions to their pension fund (FPLS), whatever the form of the contract.
Sources: AGCM – I789, bauda ASSEM ir modelių agentūroms (pranešimas spaudai, 2016-11-11) · AGCM – sprendimas I789 (sutarčių su modeliais ir komisinių aprašymas, 39–46 p.) · ASSEM – nariai · ASSEM – įstatai (narystės sąlygos, 5 str.) · Įstatymas Nr. 977/1967 dėl vaikų ir paauglių darbo, 3, 4 ir 8 str. (Normattiva) · Nacionalinė darbo inspekcija (INL) – leidimas įdarbinti nepilnamečius pramogų ir reklamos veikloje · DPR 600/1973, 25 str. – 30 % išskaičiavimas nerezidentams (Normattiva) · TUIR (DPR 917/1986), 2 str. – mokesčių rezidavimas (Normattiva) · Finansų departamentas – dvigubo apmokestinimo sutartys (Lietuva, galioja nuo 1999-06-03) · INPS – aplinkraštis Nr. 44, 2025-02-19 (modeliai ir fotomodeliai – FPLS) · Vidaus reikalų ministerija – vizos ir leidimai gyventi (nulla osta darbui) · Įstatyminis dekretas Nr. 30/2007, 9 str. – ES piliečių registracija po 3 mėnesių (Normattiva)
How to spot a real model agency
- A real agency never charges for applying, “registration” or a place in its book. It earns a commission when the model gets paid work.
- It does not push you into an expensive shoot with “its” photographer. Simple, unretouched digitals (polaroids) are all a first test needs.
- You can take the contract home; it states the commission and the term clearly.
- It represents real models who work for known clients, which you can check in their portfolios and on social media.
- Minors are only ever spoken to with their parents present.
How to apply to any of these agencies
- Take 4–6 simple photos in daylight: face front, profile, half and full length. No make-up, fitted dark clothes.
- Measure your height, bust, waist and hips, and note your shoe size.
- Use the agency's own form where it has one; otherwise e-mail your digitals and measurements. Never pay to apply.
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How this list is made
Each agency is checked against public company registers, state licence requirements and professional-association member lists, then against its own website. Only agencies confirmed as operating are published. No agency pays to be listed and there are no rankings or reviews. Last verified: 2026-10-10.
01How many modeling agencies are there in Florence?
This catalogue lists 2 verified agencies in Florence, including We Are Models and Casting Firenze. Only agencies with a current licence or professional-association membership, or confirmed by at least two independent sources, are included.
02Do I have to pay a modeling agency in Florence?
No. A legitimate agency earns a commission on your bookings and never charges to apply, to register or for a place in its book. Being asked to pay upfront is a warning sign.
03Can I apply to agencies in Florence from abroad?
Yes – most agencies accept digitals and measurements online, and the table above shows which ones say so explicitly. Many prefer to be approached through a mother agency, which also handles work permits and placement.
04What is the best modeling agency in Florence?
It depends on your board and goals: fashion agencies look for specific measurements and place models with international clients, commercial agencies work with a wider range of ages and looks. Compare boards and application routes in the table rather than rankings.