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Automotive accounting challenges in Poland – 7 areas requiring close financial control
Automotive accounting challenges in Poland arise primarily from complex manufacturing processes, high transaction volumes, extensive supply chains and the fact that many automotive businesses operate within multinational corporate groups. Particular attention is required in production and inventory valuation, accounting for unused production capacity, transfer pricing, cross-border transactions and the consistency... Read More →
National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) penalties in Poland to be postponed until the end of 2027
On 16 September 2026, the Polish Ministry of Finance announced that KSeF penalties in Poland for errors involving the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) in Poland would be postponed until 31 December 2027. However, the change requires an amendment to the Polish VAT Act and is not yet binding law. The... Read More →
National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) number in bank transfers in Poland from 2027 – new requirements for companies
From 1 January 2027, a number assigned by Poland’s National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) will be mandatory in bank transfers for certain payments relating to invoices covered by KSeF. The requirement will primarily apply where an active VAT taxpayer pays another active VAT taxpayer by bank transfer or another payment instrument... Read More →
How to choose an accounting firm in Poland: key selection criteria
If you are considering how to choose an accounting firm in Poland, the provider should be matched to the scale of your business, the processes being outsourced and management’s requirements for financial reporting and control. The assessment should cover not only price, but also team experience, scope of responsibility, backup... Read More →
Company formation in Poland: a 2026 guide for US entrepreneurs
Company formation in Poland usually means setting up a spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością (sp. z o.o.): a limited liability company with PLN 5,000 of minimum capital, open to full foreign ownership and registrable online in a few days. This guide walks US founders through choosing a structure, the registration steps,... Read More →
Invoice mistakenly submitted to the National System of e-Invoices (KSeF) in Poland – must it be corrected to zero?
An invoice mistakenly submitted to the National System of e-Invoices (KSeF) in Poland after it had already been correctly issued and delivered to the buyer outside the system does not necessarily have to be corrected to zero. The Polish Ministry of Finance (MF) has indicated that a zero correction may... Read More →
In-minus VAT corrective invoice in Poland: when must the buyer reduce input VAT?
In Poland, a buyer that has already deducted VAT from an original invoice should generally reduce input VAT in the period in which it receives an in-minus corrective invoice. It should not automatically reopen the period in which the original purchase was reported. For structured corrective invoices issued through the... Read More →
Do invoices for services supplied abroad have to be issued through Poland’s KSeF?
In many cases, Polish businesses must report invoices for services supplied abroad through the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF), even when the services are taxable in another country. The obligation depends primarily on whether Polish invoicing rules apply, who is required to account for VAT and whether a statutory exclusion from... Read More →
E-invoicing in Poland and the UK: comparing KSeF with UK rules
E-invoicing in Poland and the UK follows two different regulatory timelines. Poland introduced the mandatory National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) in stages from 1 February and 1 April 2026. In the UK, electronic invoicing is still generally optional, but all VAT invoices will have to be issued and received electronically from... Read More →
Split payment mechanism and KSeF invoices in Poland – what changes for businesses?
The split payment mechanism and KSeF invoices in Poland are becoming an increasingly important practical issue for businesses, accounting departments and finance teams responsible for VAT settlements. Although the split payment mechanism itself is not new, payments for invoices issued through the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) in Poland will require... Read More →
