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Simplified or full accounting for e-commerce? How to make the right choice
Owners of e-commerce businesses and individuals selling products on platforms like Amazon, Allegro, or Etsy must decide which accounting system to choose — simplified or full. This decision is crucial for managing a company’s finances and taxes. Before making a choice, it’s important to understand the differences between these two...
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Deposit system – new VAT settlement rules from 2025
A new deposit system will come into effect in Poland on January 1, 2025. As a result, reverse vending machines for returning bottles may become a permanent feature in many stores. The new system aims to improve recycling efficiency in Poland, enhance environmental protection, and provide additional income opportunities for...
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Modern metal recycling plant in Zawiercie – an investment of more than 600 million PLN
The Elemental Group, a leader in the recycling of strategic and precious metals, has opened the most advanced facility in Zawiercie for the recovery of battery metals and metals from the platinum group. This innovative investment is an important step toward sustainable development and making Europe less dependent on imports...
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National Bank of Poland interest rates in October 2024
On October 1-2, 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...
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Amendment of the Copyright Act with the President’s Signature
On August 14, President Andrzej Duda signed a major amendment to the Copyright and Related Rights Act, which marks the most substantial changes in this area in 30 years. These changes adapt the Polish legal framework to the current challenges of the media, arts, and culture market and implement EU...
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AI Act: A new legal framework for Artificial Intelligence in Europe
The introduction of the EU AI Act (Artificial Intelligence Act) marks a milestone in the regulation of the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe. The Act entered into force on 1 August 2024 and aims to establish a legal framework that supports innovation while ensuring the safety...
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Rules for VAT refund from Germany
A VAT refund from Germany is an essential aspect for entrepreneurs making purchases in this country. This process is regulated by the Council Directive 2008/9/EC of 12 February 2008, which lays down the detailed rules for the refund of value-added tax (VAT) within the European Union. Who can apply for...
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Poland surpasses China as a key market for German exports
In the first half of 2024, Poland became the fourth-largest market for German products, outdistancing China, marking a significant success in the context of diversifying the German economy. German exports to Poland increased by 4.6%, reaching a value of €48.4 billion, while exports to China decreased by 2.7% to €48.2...
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National Bank of Poland interest rates in September 2024
On September 3-4, 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...
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Reimbursement of lump sum to an employee and income tax
In a ruling dated July 10, 2024, under case number II FSK 1329/21, the Supreme Administrative Court in Poland (NSA) issued a significant decision regarding the interpretation of the Personal Income Tax (PIT) Act. The NSA determined that the tax exemption mentioned in Article 21(1)(23b) of the PIT Act is...
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