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Amendment to the Accounting Act signed by the President
On April 16, 2024, the President signed an amendment to the Accounting Act, which requires large companies to break down information on income tax paid and other data by country. The amendment aims to align Polish regulations with the EU Directive 2021/2101 of the European Parliament and the Council of...
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WHT relief for holding companies: How and when can they be applied?
Preferential rules for taxing dividends and other income of holding companies in Poland and in the European Union are intended to support holding activities and avoid double taxation. In practice however, it is becoming increasingly difficult to benefit from WHT relief for holding companies in Poland. Why and when can...
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Current VAT rates in Poland in 2024
The year 2024 brings several significant changes to the value added tax (VAT) system in Poland, which can significantly affect entrepreneurs. Understanding the current rates and their application across various industries is crucial not only for compliance but also for optimizing business costs. This article discusses both the applicable VAT...
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The FASTER Directive is approaching: Major changes to the Settlement of Withholding Tax (WHT)
The FASTER Directive on Withholding Tax (WHT) The European Union aims to simplify and speed up the procedures related to withholding tax relief in order to increase the efficiency of EU capital markets. The new initiative provides for the introduction of two mechanisms: withholding tax relief and a quick refund...
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Amendment to the Act on the National Revenue Administration and Certain Other Acts
On March 12th, 2024, the Council of Ministers adopted a draft amendment to the Act on the National Revenue Administration and other acts, presented by the Minister of Finance. The new regulations introduce significant changes aimed at aligning Polish law with EU regulations and strengthening control over the flow of...
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Lump sum for using a private car for local business travel as taxable income (PIT)
In the Polish tax system, there are many categories of income subject to Personal Income Tax (PIT). One such income is the lump sum paid to an employee for using his private car for local business travel. This topic is controversial in both practice and doctrine. The ruling of the...
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ESG reporting obligations getting closer – new challenges for companies
Today, sustainability and corporate responsibility are becoming increasingly important, and companies must look beyond traditional measures of success such as profit. More and more attention is being paid on the impact that companies have on the environment, society, and corporate governance – ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). In December 2022,...
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Application of R&D tax relief in a consulting services company
In the judgment of March 7, 2024, ref. no. II FSK 753/21, the Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) addressed the issue of the application of the R&D tax relief in a consulting services company. This ruling holds significant importance for companies operating in this industry and benefiting from this tax relief....
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A cash payment into the supplier’s bank account cannot be included in deductible expenses
In the judgment dated March 27, 2024 (ref. I SA/Lu 33/24), the Provincial Administrative Court in Lublin ruled that a cash payment into a supplier’s bank account cannot be included in tax-deductible expenses, as it does not meet the requirements of Article 22p(1) of the Personal Income Tax Act (PIT)....
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Non-deductibility of expenses for organizing team-building meetings with co-workers from the company’s income
The Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) has once again taken a position on the deduction of expenses for organizing integration meetings. In its latest ruling dated March 12, 2024 (ref. no. II FSK 759/21), the NSA confirmed that expenses for integration meetings with employees and co-workers, who work under B2B contracts,...
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