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... Read More →
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... Read More →
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... Read More →
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... Read More →
Law signed by the President – KSeF postponed to February 1, 2026
On June 5, the president signed an amendment to the VAT Act, which postpones the mandatory implementation of the National System of e-Invoices (KSeF) to February 1, 2026. This means that until that date, the rules for issuing invoices will remain unchanged. The law of May 9, 2024, amending the... Read More →
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... Read More →
Register company in Poland: advantages and opportunities
Have you ever thought about setting up a company in Poland? Perhaps now is the right time to take a closer look. In recent years, Poland has become a real magnet for entrepreneurs. With its central location in Europe, Poland offers not only a stable economy but also numerous opportunities... Read More →
ViDA Package: New tax solutions for the digital economy
To address the challenges of the rapidly developing digital economy, the European Union has proposed the “VAT in the Digital Age” (ViDA) package. The goal of these changes is to modernize VAT collection methods, making them effective for both traditional and digital business models. During the May meeting of the... Read More →
National Bank of Poland interest rates in June 2024
On June 4-5, 2024, the Monetary Policy Council held a meeting during which it decided to keep the interest rates unchanged. Current National Bank of Poland interest rates: reference rate at 5.75% on an annual basis lombard rate at 6.25% on an annual basis deposit rate at 5.25% on an... Read More →
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... Read More →
