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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 →
VAT deduction in investment projects in Poland: when a loan is not an ancillary transaction
VAT deduction in investment projects in Poland may be more complex than it initially appears, especially when a company incurs significant investment costs while also carrying out activities exempt from value added tax (VAT), such as granting interest-bearing loans to other entities within the same group. In practice, businesses often... Read More →
National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) in Poland and VAT deduction – invoices in the system, outside the system and obligations of VAT-exempt taxpayers
The National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) in Poland and VAT deductionis a topic that requires companies to distinguish between several practical scenarios: an invoice issued and received through KSeF, an invoice issued outside the system despite the obligation to use it, and an invoice issued in offline or offline24 mode. The... Read More →
Corrective invoices in the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) in Poland – what will change in VAT corrections?
Corrective invoices in the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) in Poland will change the way businesses issue, deliver and account for VAT corrections. Once a taxpayer becomes subject to mandatory structured invoicing, a correction relating to an invoice covered by KSeF will no longer be only a document sent to the... Read More →
VAT EU for businesses in Poland: rates, rules and the EU VAT number
VAT EU is one of the core tax areas affecting day-to-day settlements for companies operating in Poland and selling across the European Union. For foreign investors, e-commerce businesses and service providers, VAT EU rules influence pricing, invoicing, the sales model and the level of tax risk. Although VAT in the... Read More →
Hiring employees from Poland: B2B contracts
B2B contracts in Poland are the most common way for foreign companies to build teams in Poland without setting up a local entity and without applying the full scope of Polish labour law. This model is particularly popular for expert and specialist roles where work is task-based and can be... Read More →
Draft regulation: new invoice markings in JPK_VAT in connection with KSeF
The Ministry of Finance has published a draft regulation adapting the structure of JPK_VAT to the mandatory KSeF. Although the document is still at the consultation stage, it provides for significant changes in the way invoices are reported, including the obligation to display the KSeF number on the purchase side... Read More →
Transfer pricing adjustments may be subject to VAT – CJEU judgment in Arcomet (C-726/23)
In its judgment of 4 September 2025 in Arcomet Towercranes (C-726/23), the Court of Justice of the European Union took a position on intra-group settlements between related companies. The CJEU ruled that the equalisation of operating margins between entities within the same group may constitute a supply of services for... Read More →
Taxes in a transport company in Poland – everything you need to know
Why are taxes such an important issue in the Polish transport sector? The transport industry is one of the key sectors of the Polish economy, playing a crucial role in both domestic goods distribution and international operations. Due to its complex operational structure – involving various vehicle types, modes of... Read More →
VAT in transport services in Poland: Rates, rules, and documentation obligations
Value Added Tax (VAT) in the transport sector is one of the key areas affecting financial liquidity, regulatory compliance, and the competitiveness of businesses operating in this industry. This results from the specific nature of transport activities, which often involve providing services to domestic, EU, and non-EU clients. Each of... Read More →
