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National Bank of Poland interest rates in October 2024
On October 1-2, 2024, the Monetary Policy Council held a meeting during which it 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 5.25% on an...
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Poland surpasses China as a key market for German exports
In the first half of 2024, Poland became the fourth-largest market for German products, outdistancing China, marking a significant success in the context of diversifying the German economy. German exports to Poland increased by 4.6%, reaching a value of €48.4 billion, while exports to China decreased by 2.7% to €48.2...
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National Bank of Poland interest rates in September 2024
On September 3-4, 2024, the Monetary Policy Council held a meeting during which it 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 5.25% on an...
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OECD/G20: new documents on Pillar One and Pillar Two of the international tax law reform
In recent years, international tax law reform, led under the auspices of the OECD and G20, has gained prominence as a key element of global efforts towards tax fairness. This reform, known as the “Inclusive Framework on BEPS” (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting), is based on two main pillars: Pillar...
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WHT relief for holding companies: How and when can they be applied?
Preferential rules for taxing dividends and other income of holding companies in Poland and in the European Union are intended to support holding activities and avoid double taxation. In practice however, it is becoming increasingly difficult to benefit from WHT relief for holding companies in Poland. Why and when can...
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Amendment to the Act on the National Revenue Administration and Certain Other Acts
On March 12th, 2024, the Council of Ministers adopted a draft amendment to the Act on the National Revenue Administration and other acts, presented by the Minister of Finance. The new regulations introduce significant changes aimed at aligning Polish law with EU regulations and strengthening control over the flow of...
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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,...
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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...
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New regulation regarding employee participation in a newly established company
As of September 15, 2023, new regulations have come into effect, determining forms of employee participation in a company created as a result of cross-border transformations, mergers, or divisions of companies. This affects the Act of May 26, 2023, on employee participation in a company created as a result of...
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Amendment to the Code of Commercial Companies
On August 22, 2023, the President signed the Act of August 16, 2023, amending the Commercial Companies Code and certain other acts. The Act came into force on September 15, 2023, introducing numerous important changes related to the reorganization of companies, both domestically and internationally. The changes implemented in the...
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