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A branch of a foreign company with the same tax identification number (NIP) as the parent company – confirmation in the interpretation of the National Tax Information Office (KIS) in Poland
The Director of National Tax Information Office (KIS), in an individual interpretation of 22 August 2025 (ref. 0111-KDIB3-2.4018.8.2024.10.MGO), confirmed that a branch of a foreign company may use the tax identification number (NIP) assigned to the parent company. This position was issued following the ruling of the Supreme Administrative Court... Read More →
A member of the management board may defend themselves against the Polish tax authorities – general interpretation by the Minister of Finance
A new general interpretation of the Polish Minister of Finance and Economy (DTS2.8012.5.2025) clarifies the rules for applying Article 116 of the Tax Ordinance following the CJEU judgments in the Adjak and Genzyński cases. Board members gain broader rights of defence – they may challenge the basis for the company’s... Read More →
Company tax residence – actual management abroad and country of taxation
Remote working and international management structures lead to situations where companies registered in Poland are actually managed from another country – e.g. by members of the management board residing in Germany, the Netherlands or Austria. This situation can have very serious tax consequences. In particular, it may lead to a... Read More →
Tax relief for Territorial Defence Force (WOT) and Active Reserve (AR) soldiers – rules for employers in Poland
As the tax year comes to an end, it is worth reminding about a new preference that entrepreneurs will be able to take advantage of for the first time in their 2025 tax returns. The tax relief for employing soldiers of the Territorial Defence Forces (WOT) and Active Reserve (AR)... Read More →
Cryptocurrency tax in Poland in 2025 – rules and settlement
The settlement of cryptocurrencies in Poland is regulated by the provisions of the Personal Income Tax Act (PIT). Since 2019, a clear tax classification has been introduced – trading in virtual currencies is treated as a sale of virtual currency (property rights) for consideration. Income from trading in cryptocurrencies is... Read More →
Loans transferred from Poland to a German subsidiary are subject to civil law transaction tax (PCC) – Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) ruling
The issue of cross-border loans being subject to civil law transaction tax raises many questions, especially when the funds are transferred in non-cash form and the parties to the agreement are based in different countries. In such situations, it is essential to determine whether the subject of the agreement is... Read More →
Hiring remote employees from Poland by foreign companies – when does a permanent establishment arise?
Hiring employees based in Poland to work remotely is a common practice among foreign companies, especially in sectors such as IT, finance or consulting. However, this form of cooperation may lead to significant tax implications in Poland – including the risk of triggering a permanent establishment. In practice, this means... Read More →
Customs and fiscal control in light of the report “Entrepreneurs under the scrutiny of the tax authority 2025” – growing pressure on companies in Poland
Customs and fiscal control is becoming one of the main mechanisms shaping the relationship between entrepreneurs and the tax administration in Poland. The latest report, “Entrepreneurs under the scrutiny of the tax authority 2025“, prepared by MDDP and the Lewiatan Confederation (a leading Polish employers’ organization), shows how the landscape... Read More →
Deposit-refund system 2025 in Poland – how should your business prepare for the upcoming changes?
On 1 October 2025, Poland will implement a deposit return system for selected beverage containers. This marks one of the most significant reforms in Poland’s waste management in recent years. While the primary goal is environmental – increasing recycling rates and reducing waste – the impact on businesses will be... Read More →
Interpretations concerning withholding tax – different approaches by the Polish Ministry of Finance
Withholding tax (WHT) has long been one of the key issues for companies engaged in international business. Recent general interpretations issued by the Polish Ministry of Finance aimed to clarify the conditions for WHT exemptions but have, in turn, introduced additional uncertainties. New interpretations of withholding tax – what is... Read More →
