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The Future Inflation Index (WPI)
The Future Inflation Index (WPI) prognoses decreased again in November. Data shows that prices of goods and services in the upcoming months will decrease by 0.2% compared to October.
NBP’s vision for the economic development of Poland
In November, experts from NBP’s (Narodowy Bank Polski) Economic Institute presented their vision for the economic development of Poland, projecting inflation and GDP. In general the report shows that inflation and GDP will be lower than the figures forecast in July.
Poland’s economic indicators
Poland’s economic indicators 2014 Unemployment rate (%) Inflation / Year (%) Industrial production (%) September 8.7 -0.2 1.9 August 8.8 -0.1 0.3 July 8.9 – 2.4 June 9.1 0.3 1.8 May 9.2 0.3 2.1 April 9.4 0.3 5.6 March 9.6 0.6 5.5 February 9.8 0.7 5.3 January 9.9 0.6 6.5... Read More →
Increased contributions for self-employed and business owners
Social security payments for self-employed and business owners will be increased by 5.9% next year. This is because the average earnings will rise to PLN 3,966.00 in 2015, according to the draft budget provided by the government. Unlike employees, for which social security contributions depends on the amount of their... Read More →
Deflation in Poland fell by the record 0.6% in October on annual basis
Deflation in Poland surprised and fell by the record 0.6% in October on annual basis. This is probably the deepest deflation in 58 years (although data before 1990 is not fully comparable), since the early reign of Gomułka. This is the biggest problem for the Polish MPC which said the... Read More →
Duties of the employer to pensioners
The employer is obligated to collect and store all documentation necessary for granting payments of pensions. If there are any irregularities by drawing up certificates, or the collecting and managing of documents, the employer bears the complete responsibility. For example: If an incorrectly completed certification would lead to the pensioners... Read More →
HLB International network
HLB International is a leading network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers with member firms well-established locally and mostly ranked among the top 12 nationally. Inspired for more than 40 years in over 130 countries, their 1,900 partners and 19,000 staff generate in excess of $1.9 billion in... Read More →
Stamp duty in case of power of attorney
Stamp duty is levied when filing and depositing documents to confirm the power of attorney, registered commercial power of attorney, an executed copy or excerpt in the context of public administration or legal proceedings. This was stressed by the Polish Finance Minister in his general comments on October 13, 2014... Read More →
Inflation in September 2014
In September prices for consumer goods and services recorded flat growth against the previous month, according to estimations of the Polish Statistical Office (GUS). Significant parameters were lower prices for fuel (1%), which offset higher prices (1.1%) in clothing and shoes, this was in line with the expectations of the... Read More →
Change to the regulation for a Controlled Foreign Company (CFC)
On the 9th August, 2014, Sejm (lower chamber of the Polish Parliament) has approved the amendments from the Senate, to the draft bill amending the Corporate Income Tax Act, Personal Income Tax Act and other Acts, and thereby introduced new rules on CFC’s. These changes were largely to confirm and... Read More →
