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VAT deduction on work clothing in Poland without a logo – when is it possible?
Can a business in Poland deduct VAT on work clothing without a logo? Yes. In certain circumstances, a business in Poland may deduct VAT on work clothing even if it does not carry a company logo. The absence of branding does not, by itself, eliminate the right to deduct VAT.... Read More →
Services provided to a company by a management board member in Poland – Voivodeship Administrative Court (WSA) ruling
A management board member in Poland may simultaneously operate their own business and provide paid services to the company in which they hold office, provided those services are genuinely separate from managing and representing the company. In its judgment of 8 April 2026, case no. III SA/Wa 2554/25, the Voivodeship... Read More →
PPK Poland: employer obligations for Employee Capital Plans
Employee Capital Plans (PPK) are Poland’s long-term workplace savings scheme, funded jointly by employees, employers and the state. Employers are generally required to establish and administer PPK, although employees may opt out of making contributions. The employer selects the financial institution, enters into the required agreements, enrols eligible individuals, calculates... Read More →
Limited liability company vs limited partnership in Poland: key differences for shareholders and investors
When comparing a limited liability company vs limited partnership in Poland, a Polish limited liability company usually offers stronger protection for shareholders’ private assets, a clearer management structure and a more straightforward route for bringing in an investor. A Polish limited partnership may be more suitable when the partners want... Read More →
Business Review Poland – July 2026
For businesses that depend on accounting and bookkeeping services in Poland, tax advisory in Poland, VAT compliance, and HR and payroll Poland outsourcing, July 2026 was a demanding month — with changes reaching tax-scheme reporting, e-invoicing in the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF), the split payment mechanism, company-car VAT, labour-law enforcement... Read More →
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 →
