In Poland, income is taxed according to a progressive tax scale, where the basic income tax rate is 12% up to a certain threshold, and 32% above that limit.
In practice, this means that many foreigners working in Poland can benefit from relatively favourable tax conditions, especially when combined with the Polish tax-reducing amount (tax-free allowance).
For many individuals living and working in Western European countries, where the effective tax burden is often higher, transferring tax residency to Poland may result in real financial benefits – of course depending on the individual situation, source of income, and applicable double taxation agreements.
It is also worth noting that the cost of living in many Polish cities is lower than in major Western European centres, which further increases the overall attractiveness of relocation. As a result, foreigners relocating to Poland often experience greater purchasing power, with similar or even lower tax burdens than in their previous country of residence.
However, to accurately assess tax advantages and determine how changing tax residency will affect your settlements, it is best to carry out an individualised tax analysis. getsix® can prepare such a calculation – taking into account your income, type of employment, any cross-border activity, and the relevant regulations in your country of origin:
