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Polish-German trade is gaining in importance – record growth in the first half of 2025
According to the latest data published by the German Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt) and the German Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations (Ost-Ausschuss der Deutschen Wirtschaft), Polish-German trade reached a record level of €90 billion in the first half of 2025. This represents an increase of 5.4% over the... Read More →
Customs value and final price – CJEU position: transaction value is determinative
In case C-782/23 (Tauritus), the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that the customs value of imported goods should be determined primarily using the transaction value method, even if only a provisional price is known at the time of customs declaration. It is crucial that the mechanism for... Read More →
E-commerce under the scrutiny of UOKIK. Time to review sales policy in Poland
The e-commerce industry has come under particular attention from the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK). The office is checking whether consumers are being accurately informed about the lowest price from 30 days before the reduction and whether the promotional mechanisms used are misleading. Lowest price in 30 days... Read More →
KSeF mandatory from 1 February 2026 – President signs the law
On 27 August 2025, the President of Poland signed the Act of 5 August 2025 amending the VAT Act and the KSeF Act. This concluded the legislative process and confirmed that the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) will become mandatory from 1 February 2026. The new regulations amend both the VAT... Read More →
Changes in the employment of foreigners in Poland: employer obligations, employees from Georgia and the new Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy regulation
New obligation towards foreigners: information on the right to trade unions From 1 June 2025, a new provision of the Act on the conditions for admitting foreigners in Poland to employment will come into force, according to which employers will be required to inform foreigners in writing of their right... Read More →
Loans transferred from Poland to a German subsidiary are subject to civil law transaction tax (PCC) – Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) ruling
The issue of cross-border loans being subject to civil law transaction tax raises many questions, especially when the funds are transferred in non-cash form and the parties to the agreement are based in different countries. In such situations, it is essential to determine whether the subject of the agreement is... Read More →
Benefits for B2B contractors in Poland and tax-deductible costs – DKIS interpretation
The labour market in Poland is changing dynamically. An increasing number of specialists are deciding to work in the B2B model, establishing sole proprietorships and providing services to Polish companies. Competition for the best experts means that companies – as in the case of full-time employees – offer them a... 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 →
Poland’s economic growth gathers momentum – Q1 2025 analysis
The Polish economy enters 2025 with noticeable momentum. Data published by Statistics Poland (GUS) for the first quarter of the year indicate a steady recovery in economic activity after a period of uncertainty and cautious investment behavior. The recorded economic growth confirms that the Polish economy is returning to a... Read More →
Pay transparency from December 2025 – new obligations for employers in Poland
On 23 June 2025, an Act amending the Polish Labour Code was published in the Journal of Laws. It introduces the EU Pay Transparency Directive to a limited extent. The new provisions will come into force on 24 December 2025, which means that employers in Poland have limited time to... Read More →
