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Business Review Poland – October 2026
October 2026 brought companies in Poland a dense mix of case law, enforcement statistics and new legislation. Fresh rulings from the Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) are reshaping how Estonian CIT and withholding tax work in practice, while data from the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) and the National Revenue Administration (KAS)... Read More →
Poland’s Act on the participation of foreign entrepreneurs – overview of the regulations
On 9 October 2026, a consolidated text of the Act of 6 March 2018 on the Rules of Participation of Foreign Entrepreneurs and Other Foreign Persons in Economic Trading in the Territory of the Republic of Poland was published in the Polish Journal of Laws. Published as item 1313, the... Read More →
Average salary in Poland compared with Europe – country comparison
The average salary in Poland is rising faster than the EU average but remains below it in nominal terms. Eurostat data for 2024 show an average annual salary of EUR 21,246 in Poland, compared with EUR 39,808 across the EU. According to Statistics Poland, the average gross monthly salary reached... Read More →
Common mistakes foreign companies make when starting a business in Poland
The most common mistakes when starting a business in Poland rarely result from one incorrect decision. More often, they arise because company registration, signing an investment agreement, hiring employees or launching the first sales take place before tax implications have been analysed, accounting processes prepared or rules for settlements with... Read More →
Third-party data breach in Poland – what should your company do under GDPR?
When business information is exposed through an external provider’s systems, the affected company should establish which data has been compromised, secure access credentials and assess the potential for financial fraud. If the incident also involves personal data for which the company is the controller, its GDPR obligations must be assessed.... Read More →
Business inspections in Poland in 2026: how tax and social security authorities use AI and risk analysis
Business inspections in Poland in 2026 are increasingly targeted at companies whose data indicates a higher risk of non-compliance. Between January and August 2026, the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) identified irregularities in 90.1% of its inspections, with financial findings totalling PLN 373.3 million. In 2025, the National Revenue Administration (KAS)... Read More →
How to verify a company in Poland before doing business – a guide for foreign investors
To verify a company in Poland before doing business, foreign investors should check its registration in the National Court Register (KRS) or the Central Registration and Information on Business (CEIDG), VAT status, authorised representatives, financial statements and insolvency records. Most checks are free through official Polish registers. However, registration alone... Read More →
B2B contractor benefits in Poland – tax deductibility and the tax authorities’ changing position
Benefits provided to B2B contractors in Poland may qualify as tax-deductible expenses for corporate income tax purposes. However, the individual ruling issued by the Director of the National Tax Information (KIS) on 11 May 2026 (reference 0111-KDIB1-3.4010.40.2026.2.DW) indicates a more restrictive approach to B2B contractor benefits tax deductibility in Poland.... Read More →
National Bank of Poland interest rates in October 2026
On October 6-7, 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 — October 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 →
Energy prices in Europe: how much did electricity cost in August 2026?
Energy prices in Europe varied substantially in August 2026. Average wholesale day-ahead prices were around EUR 41/MWh in Finland, EUR 118/MWh in Spain, EUR 127/MWh in Germany and EUR 134/MWh in Poland, while Northern Italy approached EUR 177/MWh. For investors, this means that energy-intensive location decisions should consider not only... Read More →
