Register company in Poland – 5 steps to starting a business
Registering a company in Poland is a process that requires making several key decisions that will affect the further development of the business. How to properly choose a name, business address, and form of taxation? What steps should be taken to register your company in the Central Register and Information... Read More →
Top-up tax in Poland from January 2025
From 1 January 2025, the top-up tax will come into force on the basis of legislation passed by the Polish Parliament and Senate and signed by the President of Poland on 15 November 2024. These new regulations aim to implement the EU directive on global minimum tax and align Polish... Read More →
Record low number of unemployed in October 2024
In October 2024, Poland recorded the lowest number of registered unemployed individuals since statistics began in 1990. The number of people without work was 767.100, down 2,500 compared to September 2024 and 3,300 from the same period last year. Such low unemployment indicates the stability of the labor market, despite... Read More →
Support for flood victims. What can victims count on?
Flooding in Poland and support for victims. A VAT rate of 0% for donations of goods and services, deferred payment of VAT and advance payments on income tax (PIT and CIT), exemption from customs duties, possibility of applying for cancellation or deferral of certain tax liabilities, assistance with loan repayment... Read More →
Cash PIT from 2025 – conditions and rules of settlement
From January 1, 2025, a new option will become available in the Polish tax system for small business owners—the so-called Cash PIT. The amendment to the Polish Personal Income Tax (PIT) Act allows for tax settlement on a cash basis, which means that taxable income will be recognized upon receipt... Read More →
Interpretation of the Polish National Tax Information Office (KIS) on sponsorship tax relief in Poland
We would like to draw your attention to the interpretation of the Director of the Polish National Tax Information Office (KIS) regarding the possibility of taking advantage of the so-called sponsorship tax relief. This interpretation addresses the conditions a taxpayer must meet to be eligible for this deduction – particularly... Read More →
Catering costs for employees – a new approach by Polish tax authorities
Major changes in the position of Polish tax authorities on the financing of catering costs. The National Revenue Administration (Krajowa Administracja Skarbowa, or KAS) in Poland has recently liberalized its approach and changed the interpretation of regulations in favour of taxpayers. According to the new interpretation, an employer may now... Read More →
The new role of the European Union Court in tax and customs matters
As of 1 October 2024, significant changes have been introduced in the judicial structure of the European Union regarding the handling of tax and customs cases. Under an amendment to the statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), which took effect in September 2024, responsibility for... Read More →
National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) – New regulatory project and implementation stages
The Ministry of Finance has initiated steps towards implementing the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) and published a draft amendment that incorporates numerous business stakeholder requests. Public consultations and technical analyses revealed the need for further system improvements, leading to adjustments in deadlines and the introduction of several facilitative measures. The... Read More →
Tax payment for expats – divergent positions of tax authorities and courts
Tax authorities are increasingly rejecting payments made from accounts other than that of the expat taxpayer, such as a company account. However, in practice, the institution of a “technical representative” is used, which assumes that the taxpayers pay the required tax but does so with the help of the company... Read More →
