Tax deductibility of contractual penalties for delay in Poland – favourable ruling by the Head of the National Revenue Administration (KAS)
On 13 March 2026, the Head of the National Revenue Administration (KAS) accepted the taxpayer’s complaint and amended an earlier adverse individual tax ruling concerning a contractual penalty. The case is directly relevant to the tax deductibility of contractual penalties for delay in Poland. KAS accepted the company’s position that... Read More →
PPWR in Poland: what companies need to know about EU packaging rules
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has, as a general rule, applied directly throughout the European Union since 12 August 2026. It covers all packaging and packaging waste, regardless of the material used. Companies operating in Poland should already verify their role in the supply chain, the composition of... Read More →
VAT deduction on work clothing in Poland without a logo – when is it possible?
Can a business in Poland deduct VAT on work clothing without a logo? Yes. In certain circumstances, a business in Poland may deduct VAT on work clothing even if it does not carry a company logo. The absence of branding does not, by itself, eliminate the right to deduct VAT.... Read More →
Services provided to a company by a management board member in Poland – Voivodeship Administrative Court (WSA) ruling
A management board member in Poland may simultaneously operate their own business and provide paid services to the company in which they hold office, provided those services are genuinely separate from managing and representing the company. In its judgment of 8 April 2026, case no. III SA/Wa 2554/25, the Voivodeship... Read More →
In-minus VAT corrective invoice in Poland: when must the buyer reduce input VAT?
In Poland, a buyer that has already deducted VAT from an original invoice should generally reduce input VAT in the period in which it receives an in-minus corrective invoice. It should not automatically reopen the period in which the original purchase was reported. For structured corrective invoices issued through the... Read More →
Employee commuting cost reimbursement in Poland: when does it create taxable income?
In Poland, a cash allowance or reimbursement covering an employee’s ordinary commute between home and their fixed workplace generally constitutes taxable employment income. Employer-organised bus transport may qualify for a specific personal income tax exemption, but the exemption depends on the type of vehicle and the way the benefit is... Read More →
VAT in transport services in Poland: Rates, rules, and documentation obligations
Value added tax (VAT) in the transport sector in Poland is one of the key areas affecting the liquidity, regulatory compliance and competitiveness of businesses operating in this industry. This reflects the nature of transport activities, which often involve providing services to domestic, EU and non-EU clients. Each of these... Read More →
MDR changes in Poland 2026: what companies must do before 1 October
From 1 October 2026, Poland’s Mandatory Disclosure Rules (MDR) will generally apply only to reportable cross-border arrangements. VAT and excise arrangements will fall outside the MDR framework, while the separate supporting-party role and the statutory requirement to maintain an internal MDR procedure will be removed. Companies should nevertheless reassess participant... Read More →
Transfer pricing and withholding tax in Poland: when do they affect each other?
Under Polish tax law, transfer pricing can directly affect withholding tax in Poland when a Polish company pays interest or royalties to a foreign related party. A WHT exemption or reduced rate may apply only to the arm’s length portion of the payment. Any excess may trigger both a transfer... Read More →
AI Act transparency obligations from 2 August 2026: what must companies in Poland implement?
From 2 August 2026, businesses operating in Poland will have to comply with key AI Act transparency obligations concerning chatbots, emotion recognition, biometric categorisation, deepfakes and certain AI-generated publications. Not every text, image or video created with AI will require a visible label. Companies should identify their AI use cases,... Read More →
