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VAT Compliance

KYC Procedure in Banks in Poland - SEO Guide for Foreign Companies with VAT Registration

The KYC (Know Your Customer) procedure is a key requirement for banks in Poland and the EU. For foreign companies registered for VAT in Poland, complying with KYC regulations is essential to open bank accounts, process payments efficiently, and maintain trustworthy business relationships.

Aleksandra Philips

16.01.2026
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VAT Compliance

VAT in Poland - Obligations, Registration and How to Avoid Mistakes

Anyone conducting business activities in Poland must familiarize themselves with VAT in Poland (Polish: Podatek od towarów i usług, abbreviated as VAT). Whether foreign companies supply goods to Poland, provide services, or operate a permanent establishment, correct VAT registration and ongoing VAT compliance are essential to avoid legal and financial risks.

Aleksandra Philips

16.01.2026
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Investments in renewable energies

Sale of Renewable Energy (RES) Projects in Poland – How Transactions Are Typically Structured

In Poland, RES project sales typically involve transferring a “project package” — land rights, key permits/administrative decisions and development documentation — rather than a finished power plant. Below we explain, in a practical way, how these deals are usually structured and what to focus on to keep the process safe, predictable and efficient.

Dr. Małgorzata Stępień

12.01.2026
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Transfer pricing

TP adjustment – transfer pricing adjustment in capital groups

Learn about the importance of TP adjustment and transfer pricing documentation in capital groups. Find out how correct transfer pricing adjustment protects against tax risk and tax audits.

Magdalena Stefaniak–Odziemska

07.01.2026
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Labour law and HR

Polish Draft Act on Pay Transparency — What We Know Today and Its Implications for Employers

The Polish government has published a draft act implementing EU Directive 2023/970, aimed at effectively strengthening the principle of equal pay through pay transparency, objective job evaluation, and pay gap reporting in companies with 100+ employees. Discover the key obligations and practical steps you can take now to prepare your organization safely ahead of the 7 June 2026 deadline.

Paula Staszak-Urbańska, Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal

18.12.2025
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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

Starting a business in Poland is a topic that attracts considerable interest among both Polish and foreign entrepreneurs. One of the most popular and frequently chosen legal forms is a limited liability company (sp. z o.o.). Below, we present a detailed summary of the costs and time involved in registering such a company.

Ludomira Kasprzak, Krzysztof Łakomski

17.12.2025
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Labour law and HR

5th edition of the “Time for Equal Pay!” conference – law, practice and responsibility

We have just concluded the fifth edition of the “Time for Equal Pay!” conference—an event that has become a fixture on the calendar of debates on employment law, HR, and pay equity in Poland.

Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal, Paula Staszak-Urbańska

08.12.2025
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Investment and commercial law

Buying a ready-made company or setting up a new one? Which is more profitable? Here is a comparison.

Are you planning to start a business and wondering whether it is better to buy a ready-made company or to register a new one from scratch? In our article, you will find a practical comparison of both solutions, their advantages and disadvantages, as well as tips to help you choose the best option for your business.

Ludomira Kasprzak

08.12.2025
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Labour law and HR

Will the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) Gain the Power to Determine Employment Relationships? A Legislative Proposal Worth Watching – Planned to Enter into Force in January

Work is underway on a draft law that would grant the Polish National Labour Inspectorate (Państwowa Inspekcja Pracy – PIP) significantly expanded powers — including the ability to independently determine whether an employment relationship exists. According to the proposal, the new rules could take effect as early as January next year.

Wojciech Paryś

05.12.2025
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Investment and commercial law

Entrepreneurs - This is your last chance - check your invoices from 2023 before they expire.

Do you have unpaid invoices from 2023? Be careful! By the end of 2025, some of these claims may become time-barred forever. Check when your receivables expire and learn how to secure your money effectively.

Ludomira Kasprzak

04.12.2025
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