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Dr. Małgorzata Stępień

Małgorzata Stępień, Ph.D., is an experienced attorney and tax advisor who successfully supports companies in legal and tax matters both in the domestic and international markets. Her entire experience comes from working in international consulting firms, which has allowed her to acquire valuable skills in serving clients from various industries, including renewable energy, manufacturing, and industry.

Małgorzata takes a practical approach to problem-solving. Her expertise covers both Polish and international tax law as well as corporate law. She manages various projects, offering effective solutions. She enjoys working with businesses, which prompted her to supplement her education with economic studies.

Małgorzata completed the prestigious Poznań-Atlanta MBA program at the Poznań University of Economics in collaboration with Georgia State University in Atlanta. In October 2021, she defended her doctoral dissertation titled “The Value of Legal Services from the Perspective of Mandators and Mandataries in the B2B Market” at the Poznań University of Economics

Memberships

  • Wielkopolska Chamber of Tax Advisors
  • Regional Chamber of Legal Advisors in Poznań

Publications

  • Check out Małgorzata's publications on our blog and learn more about the latest trends and analyses in tax and economic law.

Dr. Małgorzata Stępień 

Dr. Małgorzata Stępień

Attorney at law and tax consultant in Poland, MBA, Poznań

Expertise
Ongoing tax advice, VAT Compliance , Withholding Tax, Tax proceedings and disputes , Fuel industry, Investments in renewable energies

Languages
Polish, German, English

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Effective VAT Compliance for German E-Commerce Companies Relocating Warehouses to Poland

In recent years, an increasing number of German e-commerce companies have decided to relocate their logistics centers to Poland. Lower operating costs, a favourable geographic location, and well-developed warehouse infrastructure make this a natural step in the growth of online retail businesses. However, this change also brings new obligations in terms of VAT compliance—both in Poland and in cross-border relations with Germany.

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Taxes for a Polish LLC – An Overview for German Companies

Setting up a Polish LLC is an attractive opportunity for German entrepreneurs – but success requires getting taxes right from day one. Our overview highlights key aspects such as CIT, VAT, and withholding tax.

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VAT compliance as part of an expansion strategy – what every CFO should know

International expansion opens up new opportunities but also requires adapting to local tax realities. This is particularly important when it comes to Value Added Tax (VAT), which in Poland follows different rules than in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.

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