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Poland Focus 2019 | Private Equity Lured with $737 million with Co-Investment Plan for SME’s
Poland Tries to Lure Private Equity The Polish government is trying to stimulate private investment in the countries small to medium companies (SME’s) by putting up 2.8 billion złoty (approx. $737 million) of public money. The Polish Development Fund along with private-equity and venture-capital firms plans to invest 2.2 billion... Read More →
Tax Information | Poland – 10 facts
A brief summary of the most important information for any business or individuals who plan to invest in Poland. Corporate Income Tax (CIT) CIT is levied at a rate of 19% (standard rate) or 15% (reduced rate for small taxpayers and new companies in the first year of business activity).... Read More →
Employee’s Capital Plans – Additional Pension Schemes
From 2019, some companies will be required to create ‘Employee Capital Plans’ for their employees, as part of additional pension schemes. This obligation will be phased in, with companies with more than 250 employees affected. The minimum contribution paid by an employer and also the employee should be 3.5%. Employees... Read More →
Poland reclassified to Developed Market status by FTSE Russell
It was recently announced that FTSE Russell has upgraded Poland from ‘Emerging Market’ to ‘Developed Market’ status. This acknowledgement represents the progress made by the Polish economy and capital markets, and that the country has joined the 25 most developed economies of the world. The decision will be effective in... Read More →
New Minimum Wage Rates 2018: You Should Know
With effect from 1st January, 2018 the minimum wage rates in Poland have been reorganised. Compared to the previous year, the minimum earnings have increased by 100 zlotys gross. A new minimum hourly rate will also apply in the new year. The amendment in the area of the ‘Minimum Wage... Read More →
Best-Performing Cities in Europe
4 cities in Poland are the best performing within the Top 20 in Europe: Gdansk, WROCŁAW, POZNAŃ and Krakow! Best-Performing Cities/Regions 1 Inner London-East, UK 2 Stockholm, Sweden 3 Budapest, Hungary 4 Pomorskie, POLAND (includes Gdańsk) 5 Nord-Vest, Romania 6 Dolnoslaskie, POLAND (includes Wrocław) 7 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire, UK... Read More →
Poland Economy – Q3 2017
Poland’s economy grew by a stunning 4.9% in Q3 2017 – much faster than any analysts predicted, this follows 4.0% in Q2 and 4.1% in Q1. British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) members are reporting that business is very good, but staff retention is becoming more challenging. getsix® as a... Read More →
Poland – Regional Markets As An Investment Product
In recent years, Poland has become the undisputed leader in the investment market in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). This is confirmed by growing investor confidence in Poland as a steady and comparatively settled market. As a result, in their search for high-quality assets, investors are increasingly looking at regional... Read More →
Doing Business in Germany – PAIH supports expansion to the German market
The economic co-operation between Poland and Germany has long traditions. Germany being our western neighbour has been on the list of our most essential trading partners for many years – advised Polish Invest & Trade Agency (PAIH) President Tomasz Pisula, while he was opening the seminar ‘Doing Business in Germany... Read More →
POLAND – News
IBM Report: Global Location trends 2017. Poland is being on the make in FDI Ranking According to the latest IBM Report (2017 Annual Report: Global Trend Locations) Poland soared to 11th place in the ‘Top-ranking destination countries by estimated jobs’ from 17th place last year. Poland has shown increases of... Read More →
