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PPK Poland: employer obligations for Employee Capital Plans
Employee Capital Plans (PPK) are Poland’s long-term workplace savings scheme, funded jointly by employees, employers and the state. Employers are generally required to establish and administer PPK, although employees may opt out of making contributions. The employer selects the financial institution, enters into the required agreements, enrols eligible individuals, calculates... Read More →
Employee commuting cost reimbursement in Poland: when does it create taxable income?
In Poland, a cash allowance or reimbursement covering an employee’s ordinary commute between home and their fixed workplace generally constitutes taxable employment income. Employer-organised bus transport may qualify for a specific personal income tax exemption, but the exemption depends on the type of vehicle and the way the benefit is... Read More →
Social security costs in Poland and Germany: a 2026 employer comparison
For employers comparing payroll Poland costs with German social security contributions, the headline employer rates are broadly similar: approximately 20.48% of gross salary in Poland and 21.27% in Germany. However, the German calculation usually requires additional amounts for accident insurance, the U1 and U2 equalisation levies and the insolvency levy.... 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 →
Unregistered business activity and the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) in Poland – what companies should know
Unregistered business activity in Poland and the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) is a topic that may raise significant practical doubts for companies ordering services from individuals. Many entrepreneurs assume that if a person does not run a registered business, is not entered in the Central Register and Information on Business... Read More →
Employee documentation in Poland – employer duties, personnel files and payroll records
Employee documentation in Poland is one of the core obligations of every employer. It includes employee personnel files as well as documents related to the course of employment, working time, remuneration, leave, disciplinary liability and termination of employment. Properly maintained employee records are not only a formal requirement under Polish... Read More →
Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) mobile app for entrepreneurs – guide to mZUS dla Płatnika
mZUS dla Płatnika (mZUS for Payer) is a mobile application launched by the Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) for entrepreneurs, contribution payers and authorised representatives handling company matters with ZUS in Poland. Since 14 April 2026, contribution payers have been able to use the app as an additional access channel... Read More →
Transport industry in Poland: the key tax and accounting challenges
The transport industry in Poland remains one of the more important segments of the economy. At the same time, it is also one of the areas where the scale of tax, payroll and operational risk is particularly high. For transport business owners, daily challenges no longer end with organising transport... Read More →
Hiring employees from Poland: employment contract and the obligations of a foreign employer
Hiring employees from Poland under an employment contract can be a commercially sensible solution for a foreign company, but it requires careful preparation from a legal, HR and payroll perspective. The fact that the employer is not established in Poland does not exempt it from applying Polish labour law to... Read More →
Hiring employees from Poland: employment costs in 2026 for employment contracts and B2B
For a foreign employer, payroll Poland costs in 2026 go far beyond the agreed salary. In practice, the real budget is also shaped by social security contributions, the engagement model, payroll setup, benefits, equipment, onboarding and, in some cases, legal and administrative risk. That is why the same specialist can... Read More →
