Company law, company formation, restructuring How much does it really cost to set up a limited liability company in Poland? – A detailed analysis of costs and time

Why a limited liability company?

Limited liability companies are the most popular because:

• is transparent in formal and legal terms,
• limits the liability of partners to the amount of their contributions,
• requires relatively low initial capital,
• is suitable for small, medium-sized, and larger enterprises,
• is also accepted and popular among foreign investors.

A limited liability company is the optimal solution for individuals who wish to conduct business in a modern, flexible manner and limit their risk, both for Polish and foreign investors.

Detailed table – costs of establishing a limited liability company in 2025

Share capital (minimum)

• S24 (online registration) - 5,000 PLN (ca. 1250 EUR)
• Traditional registration (notarial) - 5,000 PLN (ca. 1250 EUR)

Court fee (KRS)*

• S24 (online registration) - 250 PLN
• Traditional registration (notarial) - 500 PLN

Notary fees

• S24 (online registration) - 0 PLN
• Traditional registration (notarial) - from PLN 500 (depending on the amount of share capital)

Cost of document translation (if applicable)

• S24 (online registration) - from PLN 300
• Traditional registration (notarial) - from PLN 300

Civil law transaction tax (PCC)

• S24 (online registration) - 0.5% of the share capital – PLN 25 (In the case of a minimum share capital of PLN 5,000
• Traditional registration (notarial) - 0.5% of the share capital – PLN 25 (In the case of a minimum share capital of PLN 5,000

Registration time

• S24 (online registration) - 2–7 days
• Traditional registration (notarial) - about 1 month

Fee for opening and maintaining a bank account/card

• S24 (online registration) - 0–200 PLN
• Traditional registration (notarial) - 0–200 PLN

Consulting services: accounting/lawyers (if applicable)

• S24 (online registration) - Consulting costs can range from several hundred to several thousand PLN per month, depending on the scale of the consulting services.
• Traditional registration (notarial) - Consulting costs can range from several hundred to several thousand zlotys per month, depending on the scale of operations and the scope of consulting services.

*NOTE: as of November 29, 2025, the obligation to pay a fee of PLN 100 for an entry in the Court and Economic Monitor has been abolished.

Practical commentary

1. S24 (online registration):

• Pros: The fastest and cheapest option, no notary fees,
• Cons: the articles of association are concluded according to a template—there is limited scope for individualization of provisions.
• Recommended when time is of the essence, with a simple share structure and articles of association.

2. Traditional registration (notary):

• Pros: Allows for flexible contract terms,
• Cons: expensive and more time-consuming
• Recommended for more complex share structures or non-standard provisions.

3. Next steps after registration:

After registration in the National Court Register, the company automatically receives a REGON (National Business Registry Number) and NIP (Tax Identification Number). It is also important to remember to register for VAT (if applicable) and ZUS (Social Insurance Institution).

Summary

The actual costs of establishing a limited liability company in Poland usually range from 6.000 PLN (1.500 EUR), depending on the procedure chosen. Legal and tax advisory costs, which can range from a few thousand to over ten thousand zlotys, should be added to this amount. With efficient organization, the entire process can take from a few days to even a month.

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