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Starting a business by a foreigner in Poland
From legal requirements to practical registration tips, this guide offers complete information for foreigners planning to start their own business in Poland. Can every foreigner run a business in Poland? The answer is complex and depends on various factors. Polish regulations clearly state that foreigners without Polish citizenship are not... Read More →
DHL opens new international logistics centre in Poznan
DHL has officially opened a new international logistics center in Robakowo near Poznan. It is the result of a joint venture between DHL eCommerce, Post + Parcel Germany and DHL Freight. According to DHL, the new facility will be able to handle up to one million shipments per day. The... Read More →
National Bank of Poland interest rates in March 2024
On March 5-6, 2024, a meeting of the Monetary Policy Council took place, during which it was 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... Read More →
National Bank of Poland interest rates in February 2024
During the meeting on February 6th – 7th the Monetary Policy Council decided to keep the interest rates unchanged. The decision is in line with the economists’ and the market’s expectations. Current NBP (National Bank of Poland) interest rates: reference rate at 5.75% on an annual basis Lombard rate at... Read More →
Million-Euro investment by foreign companies in the port of Szczecin
The Management Board of the Maritime Ports of Szczecin and Świnoujście SA and the Spanish company Windar Renovables have signed a lease agreement for port areas in Szczecin. The agreement was signed several months after concluding the preliminary agreement in October last year. Under the lease agreement for port areas... Read More →
National Bank of Poland interest rates in January 2024
The first interest rate decision of the year was made on 8-9 January at the Monetary Policy Council meeting. Interest rates have remained at the same level since November 2023. Current NBP (National Bank of Poland) interest rates: reference rate at 5.75% on an annual basis lombard rate at 6.25%... Read More →
Minimum income tax from 1 January 2024
From 1 January 2024, minimum rules for corporate income tax will come into force in accordance with Article 24ca of the CIT Act. This tax is intended to tighten the tax system and minimise the tendency to shift income from Polish companies to jurisdictions with a favourable tax regime. The... Read More →
Withholding a PESEL number
Since 17 November, Polish citizens have the possibility to withhold their PESEL number in the national register. This is intended to prevent the unauthorised use of personal data when taking out loans and to prevent various forms of crime and fraud. Currently, the PESEL number can be secured via the... Read More →
The NBP interest rates remain unchanged
During its meeting on November 7-8, 2023, the Monetary Policy Council decided to leave interest rates unchanged. This decision came as a surprise to economists who had anticipated a further cut of 25 basis points, as in October. The President of the National Bank of Poland, Adam Glapiński, emphasized that... Read More →
Core inflation decreases – new data from the National Bank of Poland
Every month, the National Bank of Poland runs an analysis of four core inflation indicators, which is an important instrument for understanding price dynamics in Poland. The main indicator, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reflects the average price changes within an extensive market basket of products and services purchased by... Read More →
