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Checklist before entering Poland

17 steps from idea to operating company, with deadlines and links to the authorities. Free of charge, in one of 10 languages.

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Before registration

  • Choose the business form: sp. z o.o., P.S.A., branch
  • Check the name in the KRS and in the trademark database
  • Decide on shareholders, management board and capital
  • Prepare the parent company’s documents with apostille and translation

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Registration

  • Qualified signature or Trusted Profile for the management board
  • Articles of association via S24 or at a notary
  • KRS application and fee
  • Registered office address in Poland

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First 30 days

  • CRBR within 14 days of entry
  • NIP-8 and bank account within 21 days
  • PCC-3 on the articles of association
  • VAT and EU VAT registration
  • KSeF access

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First 90 days

  • Accounting and calendar of deadlines
  • Employment contracts and ZUS registrations
  • Work permits for non-EU nationals
  • Internal regulations, GDPR and privacy policy

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