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Deposit-refund system in Poland – postponed until October 2025
On December 18, 2024, President Andrzej Duda signed the long-awaited amendment to the Packaging and Waste Packaging Management Act. At the beginning of January 2025, the provisions came into force, officially postponing the start date of the deposit-refund system to 1 October 2025. While the system was originally expected to...
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VAT changes in Poland from 2025 – key information for businesses
On November 20, 2024the President of the Republic of Poland signed the Act amending the Value Added Tax Act and certain other acts. The amendment brings Polish law in line with European Union legislation, including EU Council Directive 2020/285 and EU Regulation 904/2010. The provisions, which will come into force...
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The tax authority in Poland may not recognise the right to deduct unduly paid VAT
The judgment of the Supreme Administrative Court of Poland (NSA) of 29 October 2024 (case no. I FSK 352/21) introduces important guidelines regarding the right to deduct VAT in cases where transactions should have been subject to the reverse charge procedure. This judgment emphasises that businesses may lose the right...
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Deposit system – new VAT settlement rules from 2025
A new deposit system will come into effect in Poland on January 1, 2025. As a result, reverse vending machines for returning bottles may become a permanent feature in many stores. The new system aims to improve recycling efficiency in Poland, enhance environmental protection, and provide additional income opportunities for...
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Benefits of registering for local VAT abroad for e-commerce companies
With the global growth of e-commerce, more and more companies are choosing to sell their products abroad. One important step they can take is to register for local VAT in the country to which they export their products. However, with the growth of this sector, there are also new tax...
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Current VAT rates in Poland in 2024
The year 2024 brings several significant changes to the value added tax (VAT) system in Poland, which can significantly affect entrepreneurs. Understanding the current rates and their application across various industries is crucial not only for compliance but also for optimizing business costs. This article discusses both the applicable VAT...
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Determining the time limit for VAT refunds in situations of unpaid invoices – CJEU judgment
The judgment issued by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on February 29, 2024, in case C-314/22, concerns the interpretation of Article 90 of the directive in the context of the admissibility of a delay period related to the settlement of VAT. Context of the case Consortium...
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Application of the 0% VAT rate on intra-Community supply of goods and knowledge of the identity of the purchaser – CJEU judgment
The verdict dated 29th of February 2024, case C-676/22 B2 Energy s.r.o. analyses the issue related to the possibility of applying the VAT exemption when the supplied goods have been shipped to a purchaser other than the one mentioned in the tax documents. Background of the case In 2015, the...
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The increase in the VAT rate on food from April 1, 2024
The Ministry of Finance has announced that from April 1, 2024, the reduced VAT rate on basic food products will not be continued. Instead of the zero VAT rate, which has been in effect since February 2022, a rate of 5% will be applied. This decision was justified by a...
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Reduction of VAT tax rates from February 01, 2022
December 07, 2021 The European Council for Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN), consisting of economic and finance ministers from all European Union member states, has prepared an amendment to the VAT directive. The new regulations allow member states to reduce VAT rates on certain products, such as groceries and fuel....
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