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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 →
Services provided to a company by a management board member in Poland – Voivodeship Administrative Court (WSA) ruling
A management board member in Poland may simultaneously operate their own business and provide paid services to the company in which they hold office, provided those services are genuinely separate from managing and representing the company. In its judgment of 8 April 2026, case no. III SA/Wa 2554/25, the Voivodeship... 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 →
Limited liability company vs limited partnership in Poland: key differences for shareholders and investors
When comparing a limited liability company vs limited partnership in Poland, a Polish limited liability company usually offers stronger protection for shareholders’ private assets, a clearer management structure and a more straightforward route for bringing in an investor. A Polish limited partnership may be more suitable when the partners want... Read More →
MDR changes in Poland 2026: what companies must do before 1 October
From 1 October 2026, Poland’s Mandatory Disclosure Rules (MDR) will generally apply only to reportable cross-border arrangements. VAT and excise arrangements will fall outside the MDR framework, while the separate supporting-party role and the statutory requirement to maintain an internal MDR procedure will be removed. Companies should nevertheless reassess participant... Read More →
Transfer pricing and withholding tax in Poland: when do they affect each other?
Under Polish tax law, transfer pricing can directly affect withholding tax in Poland when a Polish company pays interest or royalties to a foreign related party. A WHT exemption or reduced rate may apply only to the arm’s length portion of the payment. Any excess may trigger both a transfer... Read More →
AI Act transparency obligations from 2 August 2026: what must companies in Poland implement?
From 2 August 2026, businesses operating in Poland will have to comply with key AI Act transparency obligations concerning chatbots, emotion recognition, biometric categorisation, deepfakes and certain AI-generated publications. Not every text, image or video created with AI will require a visible label. Companies should identify their AI use cases,... 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 →
Transfer pricing documentation and Estonian CIT in Poland – what the Supreme Administrative Court of Poland (NSA) ruling means for companies
Companies that have chosen the lump-sum taxation on corporate income in Poland, commonly referred to as Estonian CIT, still need to analyse their transfer pricing obligations. The issue of transfer pricing documentation and Estonian CIT is particularly important for companies operating within capital groups, companies with foreign shareholders and businesses... 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 →
