Hiring remote employees from Poland by foreign companies – when does a permanent establishment arise?
Hiring employees based in Poland to work remotely is a common practice among foreign companies, especially in sectors such as IT, finance or consulting. However, this form of cooperation may lead to significant tax implications in Poland – including the risk of triggering a permanent establishment. In practice, this means... Read More →
Car depreciation limits in Poland from 2026 – changes and implications for entrepreneurs
From 2026, the use of passenger cars in business in Poland will become less tax-efficient. New depreciation limits and rules for recognising costs – directly linked to CO₂ emissions – will significantly change how Polish companies can include vehicles in their tax-deductible expenses. Starting from 1 January 2026, new depreciation... Read More →
VAT exemption and customs obligations – the CJEU on re-imported goods
In the European Union VAT system, VAT exemptions play an important role – they relieve businesses in certain situations, particularly in cross-border transactions. One such case is the re-importation of goods previously legally exported from the EU. However, does every formal error during re-importation deprive a business of the right... Read More →
Customs and fiscal control in light of the report “Entrepreneurs under the scrutiny of the tax authority 2025” – growing pressure on companies in Poland
Customs and fiscal control is becoming one of the main mechanisms shaping the relationship between entrepreneurs and the tax administration in Poland. The latest report, “Entrepreneurs under the scrutiny of the tax authority 2025“, prepared by MDDP and the Lewiatan Confederation (a leading Polish employers’ organization), shows how the landscape... Read More →
Deposit-refund system 2025 in Poland – how should your business prepare for the upcoming changes?
On 1 October 2025, Poland will implement a deposit return system for selected beverage containers. This marks one of the most significant reforms in Poland’s waste management in recent years. While the primary goal is environmental – increasing recycling rates and reducing waste – the impact on businesses will be... Read More →
Liability of management board members for tax arrears of companies in Poland – key CJEU rulings
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has once again addressed the issue of joint and several liability of management board members for tax arrears of companies in Poland. In its judgment of 30 April 2025 in case C-278/24 (Genzyński), the Court supplemented and expanded upon its earlier... Read More →
Chain transactions and VAT in export – Key ruling by the Polish Supreme Administrative Court (NSA)
Chain transactions have long raised serious practical and interpretative doubts in the context of VAT – particularly when it comes to exports to third countries. One of the main challenges is determining which supply in the chain qualifies as the moving supply (and may therefore benefit from the 0% VAT... Read More →
Depreciation in real estate companies – how should the January and April 2025 rulings of the Polish Supreme Administrative Court be interpreted?
Two divergent sets of rulings issued by the Polish Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) in January and April 2025 interpret Article 15(6) of the Polish Corporate Income Tax Act (CIT) in completely different ways. The former impose on real estate companies a limit based on “hypothetical” accounting depreciation, whereas the latter... Read More →
EU slows down ESG implementation. CSRD directive delayed, but still mandatory
The European Union has decided to postpone key ESG obligations. By adopting the “Stop-the-clock” mechanism, companies have gained additional time to implement the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). This decision is a long-awaited response to businesses’ concerns about excessive regulatory burdens and... Read More →
Landmark CJEU ruling – is this the end of imposing long payment terms?
The CJEU sets boundaries in B2B relationships: payment terms exceeding 60 days must be genuinely agreed upon by both parties. This new ruling serves as a significant guideline for companies entering into tender agreements, adhesion contracts, or dealings with major contractors. In its latest judgment, the Court of Justice of... Read More →
