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Social security costs in Poland and Germany: a 2026 employer comparison
For employers comparing payroll Poland costs with German social security contributions, the headline employer rates are broadly similar: approximately 20.48% of gross salary in Poland and 21.27% in Germany. However, the German calculation usually requires additional amounts for accident insurance, the U1 and U2 equalisation levies and the insolvency levy.... Read More →
Polish sp. z o.o. vs German GmbH – differences in registration, costs and compliance
A Polish limited liability company (sp. z o.o.) and a German Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH) both protect shareholders through limited liability, but they differ significantly in their capital requirements, registration formalities, taxation and ongoing compliance. For investors planning to register a company in Poland, a Polish sp. z o.o.... Read More →
AI Act transparency obligations from 2 August 2026: what must companies in Poland implement?
From 2 August 2026, businesses operating in Poland will have to comply with key AI Act transparency obligations concerning chatbots, emotion recognition, biometric categorisation, deepfakes and certain AI-generated publications. Not every text, image or video created with AI will require a visible label. Companies should identify their AI use cases,... Read More →
Tax deregulation in Poland: what Deregulation 2.0 may change for businesses
Tax deregulation in Poland under the announced Deregulation 2.0 package may simplify selected tax procedures, but it does not remove the taxpayer’s responsibility for correct settlements. The key proposals include pre-filled VAT returns, e-receipts issued through a free mobile application, a 5-year validity period for individual tax rulings, broader use... Read More →
Unregistered business activity and the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) in Poland – what companies should know
Unregistered business activity in Poland and the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) is a topic that may raise significant practical doubts for companies ordering services from individuals. Many entrepreneurs assume that if a person does not run a registered business, is not entered in the Central Register and Information on Business... Read More →
National Bank of Poland interest rates in July 2026
On July 7-8, 2026, the Monetary Policy Council held a meeting during which it decided to keep the National Bank of Poland (NBP) interest rates unchanged. Monetary Policy Council NBP Interest Rates — July 2026 Reference Rate Benchmark 3.75% p.a. Lombard Rate 4.25% p.a. Deposit Rate 3.25% p.a. Rediscount Rate 3.80%... Read More →
International corporations in Poland: why global companies choose the Polish market
Poland is no longer chosen by global companies only for labour-cost reasons. It is increasingly used as a location for technology, R&D, business services, manufacturing and logistics. According to ABSL, at the end of Q1 2025 Poland had 2,081 business services centres operated by 1,258 investors from 50 countries. Why... Read More →
Business Review Poland – June 2026
June 2026 brought important regulatory and business developments for companies operating in Poland, especially in the areas of accounting services in Poland, tax services Poland, payroll services Poland, HR and payroll services in Poland, VAT in Poland, KSeF, JPK_CIT, business services Poland and compliance for international investors. For entrepreneurs, foreign... Read More →
ETS2 and transport companies in Poland – how to prepare for rising transport costs
ETS2 and transport companies in Poland is a topic that will directly affect operating costs, freight rate calculations and the profitability of transport contracts in the coming years. Although road transport companies will generally not purchase emission allowances directly, the ETS2 mechanism may increase fuel prices and, as a result,... Read More →
National Bank of Poland interest rates in June 2026
On June 1-2, 2026, the Monetary Policy Council held a meeting during which it decided to keep the National Bank of Poland (NBP) interest rates unchanged. Monetary Policy Council NBP Interest Rates — June 2026 Reference Rate Benchmark 3.75% p.a. Lombard Rate 4.25% p.a. Deposit Rate 3.25% p.a. Rediscount Rate 3.80% p.a.... Read More →
