Amendment to the Polish Accounting Act – key changes effective from 2025 onwards
On December 12, 2024, the President of Poland signed an amendment to the Accounting Act, introducing a range of significant changes for businesses operating in the country. The new regulations, implementing the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, raising revenue thresholds for mandatory bookkeeping. Below, we outline... Read More →
The tax authority in Poland may not recognise the right to deduct unduly paid VAT
The judgment of the Supreme Administrative Court of Poland (NSA) of 29 October 2024 (case no. I FSK 352/21) introduces important guidelines regarding the right to deduct VAT in cases where transactions should have been subject to the reverse charge procedure. This judgment emphasises that businesses may lose the right to deduct VAT even if... Read More →
Polish tax system ranked 31st in the International Tax Competitiveness Index
Poland’s tax system has ranked 31st in the latest International Tax Competitiveness Index (ITCI), compiled by the American organization Tax Foundation. What contributed to this position, what are the details of the ranking methodology, and what do the results say about Poland’s tax system? What is the International Tax Competitiveness Index? The International Tax Competitiveness... Read More →
Electricity supply for charging electric vehicles at public points treated as a supply of goods – CJEU ruling
On October 17, 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued another crucial ruling on VAT taxation in the context of electromobility. In case C-60/23 (Digital Charging Solutions), the court confirmed that the supply of electricity for charging electric vehicles at public charging points is treated as a supply of goods, even... Read More →
Minimum Tax – a new obligation for companies, especially those with losses and low profitability
Changes in the Polish tax system constantly force entrepreneurs to adapt and reconsider their financial strategies. One of the latest and most significant changes is the introduction of a minimum income tax, which raises many questions and concerns among taxpayers. This regulation, aimed at increasing budget revenues, directly impacts entities that report losses or operate... Read More →
Public holidays in Poland in 2025
The year 2025 brings 14 statutory holidays. According to the Act of January 18, 1951, on Public Holidays and its later amendments, these days are exempt from work obligations in Poland. Below is a detailed schedule of holidays and the rules for taking time off for holidays that fall on Saturdays. Calendar of public holidays... Read More →
National Bank of Poland interest rates in December 2024
On December 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 annual basis rediscount rate at... Read More →
Changes to property tax in Poland from 1 January 2025
On 27th of November 2024, the President of Poland signed an amendment to the Act on Local Taxes and Charges, as well as other tax-related legislation. The new regulations, which will come into effect as on 1st of January 2025, aim to improve transparency, simplify procedures, and clarify key definitions to property taxation in Poland.... Read More →
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 on Economic Activity (CEIDG) and... 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 law with the guidelines of... Read More →
