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Expansion relief and its importance for e-commerce
In recent months, expansion relief has become one of the most discussed topics, particularly in the context of e-commerce. It is a support measure introduced by governments to stimulate the growth of online businesses through tax benefits and financial incentives. In this article, we will take a closer look at...
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Benefits of registering for local VAT abroad for e-commerce companies
With the global growth of e-commerce, more and more companies are choosing to sell their products abroad. One important step they can take is to register for local VAT in the country to which they export their products. However, with the growth of this sector, there are also new tax...
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Increased penalties for tax crimes and offences from July 1, 2024
As a reminder, from 1 July 2024, taxpayers who commit tax crimes or offences will face higher penalties. This change is due to the increase in the minimum wage, which is now set at 4,300 PLN. Increase in penalties and new minimum wage The increase in the minimum wage from...
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Change in the implementation deadline for mandatory e-Delivery in Poland
The Ministry of Digital Affairs has announced a postponement of the mandatory requirement for having an e-Delivery mailbox. The official announcement was published by the Minister of Digital Affairs in the Journal of Laws. The new implementation date for e-Delivery is January 1, 2025. The postponement will allow for amendments...
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Pay & Refund in Poland – a complicated withholding tax (WHT) refund procedure
The Pay and Refund mechanism, i.e. refund of withholding tax, is a complicated process that not everyone can easily use. It primarily requires a lot of time, proper preparation and analysis of documentation, and strict adherence to deadlines. We remind you what the Pay and Refund mechanism is, how to...
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Coverage of losses from the statutory fund of a foundation and tax exemption
Recently, the Supreme Administrative Court of Poland (Polish: Naczelny Sąd Administracyjny, NSA) issued an important ruling regarding the issue of overpayment of corporate income tax by foundations with the status of a public benefit organization. This judgment, issued at the hearing on April 10, 2024, dismissed the cassation appeal filed...
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Minimum tax – can also be paid by entities reporting a loss
As of January 1, 2024, regulations on the minimum corporate income tax have come into force. The purpose of the minimum tax is to tax entities that do not generate income or achieve it at a minimum level without a justified reason. However, entities reporting a loss must also pay...
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Directive DAC7 – obligations from 1 July 2024
We would like to remind you that as of 1 July 2024, the provisions of European Union Directive No. 2021/1194 of 7 July 2021 (hereinafter “DAC7”) have come into force in Poland. These impose new reporting obligations on operators of digital platforms through which goods and services are offered. On...
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The Whistleblower Protection Act – new responsibilities for employers
On June 24, 2024, the Whistleblower Protection Act was published in the Journal of Laws, aligning Polish legislation with Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and Council dated October 23rd, 2019, concerning the protection of individuals reporting breaches of EU law. Legislative background Directive (EU) 2019/1937 The European Parliament...
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Draft law on Cryptocurrencies: Supervision, penalties and many changes
The Ministry of Finance’s Cryptocurrency law will, among other things, prohibit the offer of all virtual assets without a permit. The supervision of the market will be carried out by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF), which will have the power to impose severe penalties on companies or individuals that...
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