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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 →
MDR changes in Poland 2026: what companies must do before 1 October
From 1 October 2026, Poland’s Mandatory Disclosure Rules (MDR) will generally apply only to reportable cross-border arrangements. VAT and excise arrangements will fall outside the MDR framework, while the separate supporting-party role and the statutory requirement to maintain an internal MDR procedure will be removed. Companies should nevertheless reassess participant... 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 →
EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions 2026 – what it means for businesses in Poland
The EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions 2026 was updated on 17 February 2026. The Council of the European Union added the Turks and Caicos Islands and Vietnam to the list, while Fiji, Samoa and Trinidad and Tobago were removed. Following the update, the list includes 10 jurisdictions. For companies operating... Read More →
Combined Nomenclature 2026 (CN) – what’s changing and how it impacts businesses in Poland
From 1 January 2026, businesses must apply the updated Combined Nomenclature (CN 2026) for goods classification in the EU. For companies that import into Poland, export from Poland, or report intra-EU movements, this is not just a customs update. CN codes are part of your product master data and appear... Read More →
Transfer pricing adjustments may be subject to VAT – CJEU judgment in Arcomet (C-726/23)
In its judgment of 4 September 2025 in Arcomet Towercranes (C-726/23), the Court of Justice of the European Union took a position on intra-group settlements between related companies. The CJEU ruled that the equalisation of operating margins between entities within the same group may constitute a supply of services for... Read More →
EU slows down ESG implementation. CSRD directive delayed, but still mandatory
The European Union has decided to postpone key ESG obligations. By adopting the “Stop-the-clock” mechanism, companies have gained additional time to implement the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). This decision is a long-awaited response to businesses’ concerns about excessive regulatory burdens and... Read More →
Landmark CJEU ruling – is this the end of imposing long payment terms?
The CJEU sets boundaries in B2B relationships: payment terms exceeding 60 days must be genuinely agreed upon by both parties. This new ruling serves as a significant guideline for companies entering into tender agreements, adhesion contracts, or dealings with major contractors. In its latest judgment, the Court of Justice of... Read More →
The new role of the European Union Court in tax and customs matters
As of 1 October 2024, significant changes have been introduced in the judicial structure of the European Union regarding the handling of tax and customs cases. Under an amendment to the statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), which took effect in September 2024, responsibility for... Read More →
Amendment of the Copyright Act with the President’s Signature
On August 14, President Andrzej Duda signed a major amendment to the Copyright and Related Rights Act, which marks the most substantial changes in this area in 30 years. These changes adapt the Polish legal framework to the current challenges of the media, arts, and culture market and implement EU... Read More →
