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VAT group in Poland – when should you set one up and what are the benefits?
A VAT group in Poland allows several related entities to account for VAT as a single taxable person. Transactions between VAT group members are outside the scope of VAT, while output and input VAT are settled jointly. This can reduce irrecoverable VAT, improve cash flow and simplify certain administrative obligations.... Read More →
Transfer pricing adjustments and VAT in Poland – CJEU judgment
Transfer pricing adjustments and VAT in Poland cannot be assessed under a single automatic rule. In its judgment of 13 May 2026 in Case C-603/24, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) confirmed that a profitability adjustment does not become consideration for a service merely because specific costs... 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 →
VAT deduction on work clothing in Poland without a logo – when is it possible?
Can a business in Poland deduct VAT on work clothing without a logo? Yes. In certain circumstances, a business in Poland may deduct VAT on work clothing even if it does not carry a company logo. The absence of branding does not, by itself, eliminate the right to deduct VAT.... Read More →
VAT in transport services in Poland: Rates, rules, and documentation obligations
Value added tax (VAT) in the transport sector in Poland is one of the key areas affecting the liquidity, regulatory compliance and competitiveness of businesses operating in this industry. This reflects the nature of transport activities, which often involve providing services to domestic, EU and non-EU clients. Each of these... 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 →
VAT deduction for company cars in Poland: when mileage records may no longer protect your business
Under Polish VAT law, 100% VAT deduction for a company car is safe only when the vehicle is genuinely used exclusively for VAT-taxable business activity and the company can prove it with consistent documentation. For passenger cars, the key safeguards are timely VAT-26 filing, reliable mileage records and internal rules... Read More →
Tax deregulation in Poland: what Deregulation 2.0 may change for businesses
Tax deregulation in Poland under the announced Deregulation 2.0 package may simplify selected tax procedures, but it does not remove the taxpayer’s responsibility for correct settlements. The key proposals include pre-filled VAT returns, e-receipts issued through a free mobile application, a 5-year validity period for individual tax rulings, broader use... 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 →
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 →
