All articles by Zofia Kwiatkowska

The accident insurance contribution is one of the mandatory components of employment costs. Although many entrepreneurs treat it as a levy over which they have no real control, in practice, it often turns out that this contribution is being paid at an excessive rate. A proper review of documentation may lead to its reduction — not only for the future, but even retroactively for up to five years.

An increasing number of Polish limited liability companies with foreign capital appoint foreign managing directors. In practice, this quickly raises questions about registration in Poland, tax residency and the risk of double taxation of a managing director’s remuneration – we explain what to pay attention to.

Effective debt collection does not have to mean lengthy and complicated proceedings. In this article, we show how efficient court enforcement in Poland works in practice and why debt collection is increasingly faster than many entrepreneurs expect.

Electronic document signing has become a daily practice in limited liability companies, yet the concept of an “electronic signature” still often leads to misunderstandings. In this article, we explain the differences between a qualified electronic signature and a trusted profile, and indicate which solution is appropriate and in which situations.

Two companies, two different countries and one goal – to quickly start operations in Poland. Our team found effective solutions tailored to the needs of each company, enabling both to commence operations in a short period of time.

A limited liability company “in organization” is simply the first stage in the life of a new company—the period between signing its articles of association and its official entry in the National Court Register (KRS). From the moment the articles are signed, such a company can already operate in the market: sign contracts, purchase goods, incur obligations, or participate in commercial dealings. Once it is registered in the KRS, all its rights and obligations are “automatically” transferred to the registered limited liability company. Until this registration occurs, the company’s name must always include the phrase “in organization.”

How do you protect your company against the risk of non-payment by the counterparty? In this article, we explain why you should have a T&C and introduce a retention of title in it.

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.

The article takes a closer look at the important findings of the Supreme Court's ruling on pay discrimination, highlighting the need for objective justification of pay differences. The Pay Transparency Directive promises to be a revolutionary step that will force employers to introduce greater transparency and equality in pay policies.

Pay discrimination is a complex issue that can have legal consequences for employers. This article examines the Supreme Court ruling of October 7, 2015 (Case No. II PK 236/14) on key issues related to unequal treatment of employees in terms of remuneration