The “Active Parent” Act – new benefits for parents
On June 12th, 2024, the Act on Supporting Parents in Professional Activity and Child Rearing, commonly known as the “Active Parent” Act, was published in the Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland. This act introduces a series of systemic solutions aimed at helping parents balance professional and family life. The initiative brings various... Read More →
Directive DAC7 – obligations from 1 July 2024
We would like to remind you that as of 1 July 2024, the provisions of European Union Directive No. 2021/1194 of 7 July 2021 (hereinafter “DAC7”) have come into force in Poland. These impose new reporting obligations on operators of digital platforms through which goods and services are offered. On 11 June 2024, the President... Read More →
Invoice for foreign buyers outside KSeF (National e-Invoicing System). What about intra-Community supplies and exports?
The National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) in Poland will soon become mandatory for all businesses. However, how does this affect intra-Community supplies of goods (ICS) or exports? The current regulations concerning KSeF have raised questions about which document can serve as the visualisation of an e-invoice and what additional information it may contain. The Head of... Read More →
Accommodation costs of posted employees in the EU do not constitute income
In recent years, the issue of taxation of accommodation costs for employees posted by employers to other EU member states has gained importance. In this context, the judgments of the Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) are crucial, as they clarify that such costs do not constitute income for the employee. The judgments with reference numbers II... Read More →
The Whistleblower Protection Act – new responsibilities for employers
On June 24, 2024, the Whistleblower Protection Act was published in the Journal of Laws, aligning Polish legislation with Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and Council dated October 23rd, 2019, concerning the protection of individuals reporting breaches of EU law. Legislative background Directive (EU) 2019/1937 The European Parliament and Council Directive (EU) 2019/1937,... Read More →
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 violate the cryptocurrency trading regulations.... 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 November 24, 2021, which amends... 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 they be applied? What advantages... 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 rates and specific guidelines on... 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 Goods and Services Tax law... Read More →
