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EUDR Regulation postponed – what does the deferral mean for businesses?
The EUDR Regulation – the EU’s anti-deforestation regulation – has once again been postponed. Originally scheduled to come into effect on 30 December 2025, the deadline has been extended by EU institutions for another year. The EUDR Regulation will now apply as of 30 December 2026, while micro and small... Read More →
Returning to Poland: HR and payroll formalities when taking up employment after years abroad – a complete guide for those returning from emigration (Part 3)
Returning to Poland from abroad involves not only organising your personal matters, but also the need to correctly enter the Polish social security, health insurance and employee settlement systems. For people returning to Poland from emigration, the following are of key importance: correct registration with the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS),... Read More →
Important changes to obtaining a PESEL number in Poland for foreigners as of 1 January 2026 – what entrepreneurs and board members need to know
On 1 January 2026, significant changes in the procedure for assigning PESEL (Universal Electronic System for Registration of the Population) numbers to foreigners came into force in Poland. Although for many people this may sound like just another administrative formality, in practice the new regulations may have a real impact... Read More →
National Bank of Poland interest rates in January 2026
On January 13-14, 2026, the Monetary Policy Council held a meeting during which it decided to keep the National Bank of Poland (NBP) interest rates unchanged. Current National Bank of Poland interest rates: reference rate at 4.00% on an annual basis; lombard rate at 4.50% on an annual basis; deposit rate at 3.50% on an annual... Read More →
Doing business in Poland 2026: 2025 regulatory & tax changes (KSeF, VAT, WHT, Payroll)
2025 delivered a dense package of regulatory reforms and market signals that will reshape operating costs, compliance requirements, and strategic planning for 2026. Tracking these changes is no longer optional: when new rules hit day-to-day finance, HR, and invoicing workflows, the risk of penalties, reporting errors, process disruption, and unexpected... Read More →
Public holidays in Poland in 2026
The year 2026 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 →
