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Contribution holidays – a new relief option for micro-enterprises
Starting in November 2024, micro-entrepreneurs in Poland can apply for Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) contribution holidays, a new relief measure allowing them to be exempt from paying ZUS contributions for one chosen month each year. This relief targets those who meet specific criteria and covers selected social security contributions, which...
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Minimum wage increases in 2025
The Polish government has announced new minimum wage rates that will go into effect on January 1, 2025. These changes will have a significant impact on both employees and employers. The new regulation provides for an increase in the minimum wage and hourly rate, in response to the projected rise...
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Deposit system – new VAT settlement rules from 2025
A new deposit system will come into effect in Poland on January 1, 2025. As a result, reverse vending machines for returning bottles may become a permanent feature in many stores. The new system aims to improve recycling efficiency in Poland, enhance environmental protection, and provide additional income opportunities for...
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Modern metal recycling plant in Zawiercie – an investment of more than 600 million PLN
The Elemental Group, a leader in the recycling of strategic and precious metals, has opened the most advanced facility in Zawiercie for the recovery of battery metals and metals from the platinum group. This innovative investment is an important step toward sustainable development and making Europe less dependent on imports...
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Polish investment in Egypt – Feerum builds a factory worth 130 million PLN
The Polish company Feerum, known globally for producing innovative grain storage solutions, has made a groundbreaking decision to invest in Egypt. This project, valued at 130 million PLN and located in the industrial zone of East Port Said within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, represents the first Polish manufacturing investment...
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Revival of the Polish economy: GDP in Q2 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, the Polish economy experienced significant acceleration. According to preliminary data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS), Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.2% compared to the same period last year, surpassing analysts’ forecasts of 2.7-2.8%. This is notable as growth in the first quarter...
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National Bank of Poland interest rates in July 2024
On July 2-3, 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...
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Current VAT rates in Poland in 2024
The year 2024 brings several significant changes to the value added tax (VAT) system in Poland, which can significantly affect entrepreneurs. Understanding the current rates and their application across various industries is crucial not only for compliance but also for optimizing business costs. This article discusses both the applicable VAT...
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National Bank of Poland interest rates in June 2024
On June 4-5, 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...
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ESG reporting obligations getting closer – new challenges for companies
Today, sustainability and corporate responsibility are becoming increasingly important, and companies must look beyond traditional measures of success such as profit. More and more attention is being paid on the impact that companies have on the environment, society, and corporate governance – ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). In December 2022,...
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