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Tax havens not included in the list of countries and territories engaging in harmful tax competition – announcement by the Polish Minister of Finance of 8 March 2025
On 8 March 2025, an official announcement was published by the Polish Minister of Finance regarding the list of countries and territories identified in the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, which have not been included in the national list of countries and territories engaging in harmful tax...
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Beware of fraudulent emails about tax refunds and PIT corrections in Poland
The tax settlement period in Poland is a time of increased activity for cybercriminals. Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to steal personal and banking data by impersonating the National Revenue Administration (Krajowa Administracja Skarbowa – KAS) and the Ministry of Finance (Ministerstwo Finansów – MF). Most common scam methods...
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From 1 April 2025, companies registered in the National Court Register in Poland must have an electronic delivery address
As of 1 April 2025, all companies registered in the Polish National Court Register (KRS) before 1 January 2025 will be legally required to have an active electronic delivery address. This obligation results from the Polish Act on Electronic Deliveries. Every company registered before 1 January 2025 will be required...
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Interpretations concerning withholding tax – different approaches by the Polish Ministry of Finance
Withholding tax (WHT) has long been one of the key issues for companies engaged in international business. Recent general interpretations issued by the Polish Ministry of Finance aimed to clarify the conditions for WHT exemptions but have, in turn, introduced additional uncertainties. New interpretations of withholding tax – what is...
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Country-by-Country reporting – filing requirements for CbC-P notification and CbC-R report
According to OECD regulations on tax information exchange, multinational corporate groups are required to report their organizational structures and financial results. The purpose of this obligation is to ensure greater tax transparency and to limit aggressive tax optimization practices. What is CbC Reporting? The primary goal of Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting...
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Right to deduct VAT on the purchase of intra-group services – CJEU judgment
The judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) of December 12, 2024, in case C-527/23 concerns the right to deduct VAT on services purchased within the same group of companies. The judgment highlights the limits of tax authorities’ interference in assessing the business purpose of expenses....
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The interpretation of tax exceptions must be strict – landmark judgment of the Supreme Administrative Court on tax-deductible expenses
On December 19, 2024, the Supreme Administrative Court of Poland (in Polish: NSA – Naczelny Sąd Administracyjny) issued a landmark judgment in case II FSK 409/22, concerning the interpretation of Article 16(1)(22) of the Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Act in Poland. The Court unequivocally stated that this provision, as an...
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New general interpretation of the Polish Minister of Finance on dividend exemption – key clarifications for taxpayers
On November 20, 2024, the Polish Minister of Finance published General Interpretation No. DD9.8202.1.2024, dated November 15, 2024, regarding the conditions for applying the exemption specified in Article 22(4) of the Polish Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Act. This interpretation is intended to clarify doubts related to the condition of “not...
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Changes in VAT and excise duty in Poland in 2025 – what do entrepreneurs need to know?
Recent changes in tax regulations regarding Value Added Tax (VAT) and excise duty in Poland introduce several significant modifications that may affect the operations of many companies. This article provides detailed information about new rates, settlement mechanisms, and regulations covering selected products. Find out how these changes will impact entrepreneurs...
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Reimbursement of taxi travel costs and income tax – a problematic issue for companies and employees in Poland – judgment of the Supreme Administrative Court of Poland (NSA)
Many businesses reimburse their employees for taxi travel expenses to optimize operational efficiency and ensure the effective performance of professional duties. However, according to a judgement of the Supreme Administrative Court of Poland (in Polish: Naczelny Sąd Administracyjny, NSA) of November 19, 2024 (case no. II FSK 230/22), such reimbursement...
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