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News and guides on doing business in Poland: taxes, real estate, people, law and investment.
Family · 17.10.2026Family foundation in Poland: who it is for and how it worksSince 2023 Polish families and business owners have been able to hold assets in a family foundation. The rules in brief.
Culture · 17.10.2026Business culture in Poland: 7 rules for visitors from abroadPunctuality, forms of address, decisions and agreements in writing. How to prepare for the first meeting.
Work and residence · 17.10.2026Work permit and residence card: where to startWho needs a permit, how a visa differs from a residence card and how to prepare for the electronic procedure.
Real estate · 17.10.2026Purchase of real estate in Poland by a foreign nationalWhen a permit from the Ministry of the Interior (MSWiA) is required, how to check the land and mortgage register and what the transaction costs are.
People · 17.10.2026How much an employee costs in PolandGross pay is not everything: the employer pays approx. 20% in contributions on top. A sample calculation and types of contract.
Taxes · 17.10.2026Taxes in Poland in 2026: an overview for foreign companiesCIT, VAT, PIT, dividends and KSeF in one place. What a Polish company with foreign capital pays.
Work and residence · 17.10.2026Polish citizenship: how it can be obtainedRecognition as a citizen by the voivode, conferral by the President and confirmation of ancestors’ citizenship. An overview of the rules.
Work and residence · 17.10.2026Permanent residence and EU long-term resident statusHow a permanent residence permit differs from EU long-term resident status and who can apply.
Work and residence · 17.10.2026The Schengen Area: the 90/180 rule, EES and ETIASHow long you can stay in the Schengen Area, what the EES system changes at the borders and who ETIAS will apply to.
Work and residence · 17.10.2026Immigration to Poland: visas, residence cards and the EU Blue CardOn what basis a foreign national can live and work in Poland: from a national visa to permanent residence. An overview for companies and families.
M&A · 17.10.2026Buying a company in PolandShares or business, due diligence, UOKiK clearance and closing.
Real estate · 17.10.2026Buying property in PolandLand and mortgage register, MSWiA permit, PCC and the notary: a step-by-step purchase for foreign nationals and companies.
Company · 17.10.2026Opening a business bank account in PolandHow to open a company account with a foreign management board: documents, verification and the VAT white list.
Law · 17.10.2026Litigation and debt collection in PolandPayment demand, e-court, mediation and arbitration. How to recover money from a Polish counterparty.
People · 17.10.2026Employment rules in PolandTypes of contract, probation period, notice, holiday and working time under the Labour Code.
Poland · 17.10.2026Poland’s political systemParliament, the President, the government and local authorities: who makes the law and who decides in the municipality.
Law · 17.10.2026Key laws for businesses in PolandThe Commercial Companies Code, the Civil Code, the Labour Code and the tax acts in brief.
Law · 17.10.2026The court system in PolandCommon courts, administrative courts and arbitration. Where company cases end up.
Taxes · 17.10.2026Key dates for businesses in PolandThe company calendar: advance payments, returns, financial statements, CRBR. Monthly and annual deadlines.
Investment · 17.10.2026The investment market and the Warsaw Stock ExchangeThe WSE (GPW), NewConnect, funds and KNF supervision: how the Polish capital market works.
Taxes · 17.10.2026Business taxes in PolandCIT, VAT, ZUS and local taxes: what a Polish company pays and when.
Real estate · 17.10.2026Renting a warehouse in PolandLogistics parks, built-to-suit warehouses and lease agreements. Where and how to rent warehouse space.
Real estate · 17.10.2026Renting an office in PolandOffice classes, rent in euros, service charges and bank guarantees. How to negotiate a commercial lease.
Real estate · 17.10.2026Renting an apartment in PolandLease agreements, occasional lease, deposit and the landlord’s taxes: what tenants and investors need to know.
Poland · 17.10.2026Cost of living in PolandHow much it costs to live in Poland and how Warsaw, Kraków and smaller cities differ.
Company · 17.10.2026Sole proprietorship in Poland for foreign nationalsWho from abroad can register a sole proprietorship in CEIDG and when a company is the better choice.
Real estate · 17.10.2026An office in Poland: virtual, coworking or leaseWhich address to choose at the start and when to move to your own office.
People · 17.10.2026Employing foreign nationals: employer obligationsWhat a Polish company must do when it employs people from outside the European Union.
People · 17.10.2026ZUS for board members and shareholders: when contributions are dueWhen a board member of a sp. z o.o. pays contributions and when not. The special case of the sole shareholder.
Company · 17.10.2026CRBR: reporting beneficial ownersEvery new company must report within 14 days who actually controls it. How to do this with a foreign owner.
Taxes · 17.10.2026VAT and EU VAT registration for a new companyWhen to register a company for VAT, what EU VAT is and the bank account white list.
Poland · 17.10.2026The best cities for business in PolandWarsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk, Katowice and Łódź: what each of them offers.
Taxes · 17.10.2026Estonian CIT: tax only when profit is distributedWhen the lump-sum tax on company income pays off and what conditions must be met.
M&A · 17.10.2026Due diligence when buying a Polish companyWhat to check before buying shares and how to translate the risks into the agreement.
Investment · 17.10.2026Polish Investment Zone: CIT exemption for 10–15 yearsWho can benefit, what the criteria are and what the support decision looks like.
Taxes · 17.10.2026KSeF in 2026: what a company has to doThe National e-Invoicing System is mandatory from 2026. How to prepare a company with foreign capital.
Company · 17.10.2026P.S.A. or sp. z o.o.: which to chooseA simple joint-stock company can be formed with PLN 1 of capital and allows shares to be issued for work. When is it better than a sp. z o.o.?
Company · 17.10.2026Registering a sp. z o.o. in Poland in 2026S24 or a notary, how much registration costs and what to do after entry in the KRS. A short guide for founders from abroad.