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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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