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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

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

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

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

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

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

On 27 November 2025, the Conference of the German-Polish Wind Energy Club (DPWEC / NPKEW) took place in Poznań, combined with the Annual General Meeting of the Club’s Members. The event gathered representatives of leading energy companies, investors, legal advisors, and renewable energy experts from Poland and Germany, becoming an important platform for exchanging experience and insights into the future development of renewable energy.

Jakub Wysocki

From 12 to 14 November 2025, the 33rd edition of Windenergietage took place at Kongresshotel Potsdam — one of the largest and most important wind energy events in Germany. This year’s conference brought together 4,419 participants representing nearly 500 companies, associations, foundations, and media outlets from the wind energy sector.

Jakub Wysocki

After a long-running cross-border dispute over damages between a German company and its Polish contractor, interrupted by COVID-19 restrictions and further complicated by the insolvency of both the claimant and the defendant, we successfully secured payment of PLN 500,000 from the insurer. The case was extremely complex in both substantive and procedural terms. The client was wary of the lengthy proceedings but ultimately satisfied with the outcome and the fact that neither an appeal nor, most likely, proceedings before the Supreme Court were necessary.

Krzysztof Łakomski

The article highlights the most common mistakes that occur during the debt collection process and recommends specific actions to avoid them and recover funds more effectively. Additionally, it offers practical advice to streamline collection procedures and reduce the risk of financial losses.

Ludomira Kasprzak, Krzysztof Łakomski