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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 →
Management board liability for accounting in Poland
Management board liability for accounting in Poland does not end when the company outsources its bookkeeping to an external accounting firm. In a Polish limited liability company (sp. z o.o.) or joint-stock company (S.A.), the management board acts as the head of the entity within the meaning of the Polish... Read More →
Accounting for LLC in Poland – obligations, rules and practical challenges
Accounting for LLC in Poland differs significantly from accounting for a sole proprietorship or a business using simplified records. This is mainly because a Polish limited liability company, commonly referred to as spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością (sp. z o.o.), is a separate legal entity with its own assets, liabilities and... Read More →
JPK reporting deadline in Poland extended – key information for companies
The JPK reporting deadline in Poland for income taxes has been officially extended after the Polish President signed the relevant amendment. On 11 June 2026, the President of the Republic of Poland signed an amendment to the Polish Personal Income Tax Act, the Corporate Income Tax Act and the Act... Read More →
Pay and Refund in Poland – a complicated withholding tax (WHT) refund procedure
The pay and refund in Poland mechanism is a withholding tax procedure that requires careful preparation, proper documentation analysis and strict compliance with statutory deadlines. In practice, it may significantly affect companies making cross-border payments from Poland, especially within international capital groups. Below we explain what the Polish pay and... 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 →
Amendment to the Polish Accounting Act – key changes effective from 2025 onwards
On December 12, 2024, the President of Poland signed an amendment to the Accounting Act, introducing a range of significant changes for businesses operating in the country. The new regulations, implementing the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, raising revenue thresholds for... Read More →
Amendment to the Accounting Act signed by the President
On April 16, 2024, the President signed an amendment to the Accounting Act, which requires large companies to break down information on income tax paid and other data by country. The amendment aims to align Polish regulations with the EU Directive 2021/2101 of the European Parliament and the Council of... Read More →
ESG reporting obligations getting closer – new challenges for companies
Today, sustainability and corporate responsibility are becoming increasingly important, and companies must look beyond traditional measures of success such as profit. More and more attention is being paid on the impact that companies have on the environment, society, and corporate governance – ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). In December 2022,... Read More →
The new law implementing the DAC7 Directive
In February 2024, a new bill amending the law on the exchange of tax information with other countries and certain other laws was published on the website of the Government Legislation Centre (RCL). The aim of this bill is to implement Council Directive (EU) 2021/514 of 22 March 2021 amending... Read More →
