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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 →
Annual leave in Poland and Germany: payroll and HR compliance guide for employers
Annual leave in Poland and Germany is based on the same EU principle — employees are entitled to paid yearly rest — but the payroll and HR rules differ in practice. In Poland, the key variable is the employee’s length of service: 20 or 26 days of annual leave. In... Read More →
Polish-German trade is gaining in importance – record growth in the first half of 2025
According to the latest data published by the German Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt) and the German Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations (Ost-Ausschuss der Deutschen Wirtschaft), Polish-German trade reached a record level of €90 billion in the first half of 2025. This represents an increase of 5.4% over the... Read More →
VAT Registration Thresholds for 2019/2020: When should I register for VAT?
One of the most important things for an online business is to always stay tax compliant. Getting a VAT Identification Number to ensure compliance is usually one of the first steps and there are several reasons that require you to have this number. One of the reasons is when you... Read More →
Germany to decrease the solidarity tax burden
Germany’s three political parties set to form the next governing coalition have agreed to decrease the solidarity tax burden, according to the text of the recently released agreement. This solidarity tax is a 5.5% surtax on both corporate and individual income which is used to fund economic development in the... Read More →
Tax news and information from Germany
Decree announced for call-off stock On the 10th October, 2017 the German Federal Ministry of Finance announced a decree to permit a VAT registration exemption for foreign companies holding call-off stock in Germany. Goods which are held in a foreign country by a non-resident seller, but under the full control... Read More →
getsix® was pleased to receive the students from Ostfalia University
by Anthony Kerr, getsix.eu, Wrocław, Poland 23 October 2017 getsix® was pleased to receive the students from Ostfalia University, as part of the great work that EUROPA FORUM does to promote and assist the local region with regards to its economic development. On Friday 20th October, 2017 getsix® prepared and... Read More →
The seminar ‘Doing Business in Germany – Opportunities Through Innovation’ organised by PAIH
The economic co-operation between Poland and Germany has long traditions. Germany being our western neighbour has been on the list of our most essential trading partners for many years – advised Polish Invest & Trade Agency (PAIH) President Tomasz Pisula, while he was opening the seminar ‘Doing Business in Germany... Read More →
Germany has new Annual VAT return deadlines
The German authorities have confirmed an extended deadline for annual VAT returns, when these filings are done directly by the taxpayer, they will now be due by 31st July of the following year (instead of currently 31st May). If they are submitted by a recognised tax consultant, there is an... Read More →
