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Deposit-refund system in Poland – postponed until October 2025
On December 18, 2024, President Andrzej Duda signed the long-awaited amendment to the Packaging and Waste Packaging Management Act. At the beginning of January 2025, the provisions came into force, officially postponing the start date of the deposit-refund system to 1 October 2025. While the system was originally expected to... Read More →
VAT changes in Poland from 2025 – key information for businesses
On November 20, 2024the President of the Republic of Poland signed the Act amending the Value Added Tax Act and certain other acts. The amendment brings Polish law in line with European Union legislation, including EU Council Directive 2020/285 and EU Regulation 904/2010. The provisions, which will come into force... Read More →
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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Read More →
