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No obligation to verify the status of the beneficial owner in the dividend exemption – judgment of the Supreme Administrative Court of Poland (NSA)
In recent years, payers in Poland have faced numerous disputes with tax authorities regarding the right to preferential withholding tax (WHT) rates, including the obligation to verify the beneficial owner (BO) status of entities receiving dividends. This issue remains one of the most contentious areas within Polish withholding tax regulations....
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The tax authority in Poland may not recognise the right to deduct unduly paid VAT
The judgment of the Supreme Administrative Court of Poland (NSA) of 29 October 2024 (case no. I FSK 352/21) introduces important guidelines regarding the right to deduct VAT in cases where transactions should have been subject to the reverse charge procedure. This judgment emphasises that businesses may lose the right...
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Electricity supply for charging electric vehicles at public points treated as a supply of goods – CJEU ruling
On October 17, 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued another crucial ruling on VAT taxation in the context of electromobility. In case C-60/23 (Digital Charging Solutions), the court confirmed that the supply of electricity for charging electric vehicles at public charging points is treated as...
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Minimum Tax – a new obligation for companies, especially those with losses and low profitability
Changes in the Polish tax system constantly force entrepreneurs to adapt and reconsider their financial strategies. One of the latest and most significant changes is the introduction of a minimum income tax, which raises many questions and concerns among taxpayers. This regulation, aimed at increasing budget revenues, directly impacts entities...
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Changes to property tax in Poland from 1 January 2025
On 27th of November 2024, the President of Poland signed an amendment to the Act on Local Taxes and Charges, as well as other tax-related legislation. The new regulations, which will come into effect as on 1st of January 2025, aim to improve transparency, simplify procedures, and clarify key definitions...
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Interpretation of the Polish National Tax Information Office (KIS) on sponsorship tax relief in Poland
We would like to draw your attention to the interpretation of the Director of the Polish National Tax Information Office (KIS) regarding the possibility of taking advantage of the so-called sponsorship tax relief. This interpretation addresses the conditions a taxpayer must meet to be eligible for this deduction – particularly...
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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...
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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...
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AI Act: A new legal framework for Artificial Intelligence in Europe
The introduction of the EU AI Act (Artificial Intelligence Act) marks a milestone in the regulation of the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe. The Act entered into force on 1 August 2024 and aims to establish a legal framework that supports innovation while ensuring the safety...
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The impact of flooding in Poland on the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers
Below is a brief summary of legal provisions that apply or may apply in the event of flooding: Absence from work due to flooding The general rule is that if circumstances arise that prevent an employee from coming to work (and flooding is such a circumstance), the employee is required...
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