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All articles by Wojciech Paryś

Company law, company formation, transformations

Sp. z o.o. in Poland: opportunities, risks and legal requirements

More and more German companies are considering locations in Poland – due to low operating costs, EU subsidies and geostrategic advantages. A common option is to establish a Sp. z o.o., the Polish equivalent of a limited liability company. However, many entrepreneurs underestimate the legal differences compared to German GmbH law. What are the requirements? What tax rules need to be observed? And how can a company be safely established from abroad? This article provides a practical overview from the perspective of a German-speaking law firm based in Poland.

16.10.2025
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Investment and commercial law

Establishing a limited liability company in Poland – What you need to know

Increasingly, German entrepreneurs and investors are turning their attention to Poland. The country is considered one of the most dynamic economic areas in Central and Eastern Europe, is a member of the EU and a direct neighbor of Germany. Anyone wishing to set up a limited liability company in Poland benefits not only from legal advantages, but above all from economic opportunities: a large domestic market, attractive support programs and a competitive cost environment. This article is not about legal details, but about the strategic and practical reasons why it is worth setting up a company – and what entrepreneurs should pay attention to. In diesem Beitrag geht es nicht um juristische Details, sondern um die strategischen und praktischen Gründe, warum sich die Gründung lohnt – und worauf Unternehmer achten sollten. In diesem Beitrag geht es nicht um juristische Details, sondern um die strategischen und praktischen Gründe, warum sich die Gründung lohnt – und worauf Unternehmer achten sollten.

16.10.2025
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Investment and comercial law

How to establish a limited liability company in Poland?

Establishing a GmbH - a limited liability company (sp. z o.o.) in Poland is a popular solution for entrepreneurs who want to start a business in Poland The article is a brief guide to the requirements, costs and procedures for registering a Polish GmbH - both in traditional form and online.

21.03.2025
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Open Days at Legal Hackathon

We strive to stay ahead of the curve—not just keeping up but leading the way. As a law firm, we actively engage in initiatives related to innovation and artificial intelligence. That’s why Wojciech Paryś once again had the opportunity to participate in the Open Days of the Legal Hackathon in Warsaw.

13.03.2025
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Production and industry

Academy for Production. Law | Taxes | Accounting - February meeting is behind us

The relationship between the management board of a production company and its parent company can give rise to numerous challenges. During our webinar, we discussed issues related to this topic, highlighting practical solutions and ways to protect the management board in difficult situations.

11.03.2025
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Production and industry

Academy for Production. Law | Taxes | Accounting - January meeting is behind us

Year-end closing is a crucial moment for every manufacturing company, requiring careful preparation and a solid understanding of applicable regulations. In the January webinar of the "Academy for Production," we examined this process from the perspective of an auditor, highlighting key steps and potential pitfalls.

10.02.2025
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Production and industry

Academy for Production. Law | Taxes | Accounting - another webinar is behind us

In a rapidly changing legal and tax environment, it is crucial to keep track of upcoming changes and their impact on business. As part of the Academy for Production, we met to discuss the latest regulations coming into force in 2025 and their consequences for the manufacturing sector.

07.02.2025
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Investment and commercial law

On November 21, 2024, the second webinar in our series "Academy for Production. Law | Taxes | Accounting" took place. During the meeting, we discussed the topic "Property Tax in the Manufacturing Industry. New Rules from 2025. What Should You Know?"

Am 21. November 2024 fand das zweite Webinar im Rahmen unserer Reihe „Akademie für die Produktion. Recht | Steuern | Buchhaltung“ statt. Während des Treffens haben wir das Thema „Grundsteuer in der Produktionsbranche. Neue Regelungen ab 2025. Was ist zu beachten?“ besprochen.

03.12.2024
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Investment and commercial law

Is "Safe Harbour" Really a Safe Haven?

Shareholders often face the choice of how to finance their company. Often, granting a loan seems like the simplest solution. However, in recent years, one may wonder whether this is actually optimal. In this article, we will briefly discuss two internal financing methods for a company. I will compare contributions and loans, focusing on limited liability companies (LLC).

03.12.2024
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Investment and commercial law

Beware of Statute of Limitations – Invoices from 2022 May Expire by the End of December 2024

By the end of 2024, invoices from 2022 may expire – learn how to prevent limitation periods and recover your money effectively. In this article, we explain what the statute of limitations means, how limitation periods for invoice claims work, and what steps you can take to recover your money. In diesem Artikel erklären wir, was Verjährung bedeutet, wie Verjährungsfristen für Rechnungsforderungen funktionieren und welche Schritte Sie unternehmen können, um Ihr Geld zurückzubekommen.

02.12.2024
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