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Year-end accounting close in Poland for 2025 – deadlines, stages and key risks for businesses
A year-end accounting close in Poland for 2025 is one of the most critical processes in a company’s annual finance cycle. Its quality directly affects the reliability of your financial statements, your tax compliance position, and business decisions based on trustworthy data. For organisations using full accounting (pełna księgowość; statutory... Read More →
Remote work from abroad and the new OECD update – key implications for employees and employers in Poland
Remote work from abroad has become a standard feature of today’s labour market. “Work from anywhere” models, temporary relocations, extended private stays combined with day-to-day duties, and foreign home offices are now common — for employees and employers alike. From a Polish tax perspective, this trend increases complexity and can... Read More →
A branch of a foreign company with the same tax identification number (NIP) as the parent company – confirmation in the interpretation of the National Tax Information Office (KIS) in Poland
The Director of National Tax Information Office (KIS), in an individual interpretation of 22 August 2025 (ref. 0111-KDIB3-2.4018.8.2024.10.MGO), confirmed that a branch of a foreign company may use the tax identification number (NIP) assigned to the parent company. This position was issued following the ruling of the Supreme Administrative Court... Read More →
Tax relief for Territorial Defence Force (WOT) and Active Reserve (AR) soldiers – rules for employers in Poland
As the tax year comes to an end, it is worth reminding about a new preference that entrepreneurs will be able to take advantage of for the first time in their 2025 tax returns. The tax relief for employing soldiers of the Territorial Defence Forces (WOT) and Active Reserve (AR)... Read More →
Dividend tax in Poland – regulations, rates and practical aspects
Dividend tax in Poland is a special type of withholding tax (WHT) collected at the time of payment of profits by a company to its partners or shareholders. There is no separate tax exclusively for dividends – they are treated as taxable capital income. In practice, this means that both... Read More →
Hiring remote employees from Poland by foreign companies – when does a permanent establishment arise?
Hiring employees based in Poland to work remotely is a common practice among foreign companies, especially in sectors such as IT, finance or consulting. However, this form of cooperation may lead to significant tax implications in Poland – including the risk of triggering a permanent establishment. In practice, this means... Read More →
Car depreciation limits in Poland from 2026 – changes and implications for entrepreneurs
From 2026, the use of passenger cars in business in Poland will become less tax-efficient. New depreciation limits and rules for recognising costs – directly linked to CO₂ emissions – will significantly change how Polish companies can include vehicles in their tax-deductible expenses. Starting from 1 January 2026, new depreciation... Read More →
Depreciation in real estate companies – how should the January and April 2025 rulings of the Polish Supreme Administrative Court be interpreted?
Two divergent sets of rulings issued by the Polish Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) in January and April 2025 interpret Article 15(6) of the Polish Corporate Income Tax Act (CIT) in completely different ways. The former impose on real estate companies a limit based on “hypothetical” accounting depreciation, whereas the latter... Read More →
Register company in Poland – Differences in taxation of foreign company branches and representative offices
Registering a company in Poland is an attractive option for foreign entrepreneurs due to its stable economy and favourable investment conditions. However, before starting operations, it is crucial to determine the legal form of the business, as this impacts both tax obligations and operational aspects. Foreign companies often face a... Read More →
Switching to Estonian CIT in Poland requires timeliness – even a minor delay may disqualify a taxpayer
Estonian CIT is a preferential corporate tax regime available in Poland, offering a simplified way to settle accounts with the tax office and reduce accounting obligations. Its benefits are substantial — tax deferral on reinvested profits, fewer formalities, and improved liquidity.However, switching to this regime requires strict compliance with formal... Read More →
