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Polish Joint-Stock Company

The Polish joint-stock company (SA) is a form of legal entity with legal personality. It is generally used for large businesses and it can be founded by one or more individuals. According to Polish law, foreigners from the European Union Member States and the European Free Trade Association Member States have the…

Polish Sole Proprietorship

The Polish sole proprietorship is a simple form of business entity. Individuals who choose to set up a sole proprietorship usually run their own small business in their own name. The sole trader or individual who runs this type of business on his own has a number of advantages when choosing this business form,…

How to Obtain a SEZ Permit in Poland

The Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Poland are separate, uninhabited parts of the county’s territory where businesses can be conducted under preferential conditions. These special areas have evolved over the years and they represent an important feature that attracts foreign investors to Poland. The Act on Special Economic Zones dated 20 October 1994 regulates the conditions in…

Holding Company in Poland

Since this kind of corporate entity can grant several advantages to their future business, many investors choose to open a holding company in Poland. A holding company in Poland is preferred by entrepreneurs for several reasons, one of them related to the smaller withholding taxes on profit or dividends that must be paid.…

VAT Registration in Poland

VAT registration in Poland is mandatory for companies that exceed a certain sales limit during the tax year. There are certain exemptions from the registration requirements, as well as additional requirements for intra-Community transactions and activities. In this article, our team of Polish company formation agents discusses the VAT registration procedure, the eligibility…

Set up a liaison office in Poland

A liaison office in Poland (also known as a representative office), acts as a communication channel between the parent company and the suppliers or customers in the country the liaison office is situated in. A Polish liaison office is legally dependent and subordinate to the foreign company and cannot run any commercial activity per se.…

Shelf Companies in Poland

Shelf companies in Poland are legal entities that have been incorporated but have not yet performed any commercial activities. They can be purchased by foreign investors who want to shorten the time for company incorporation. This is a preferred method for starting a business in Poland because the business activities can be commenced right away.…

Double Tax Treaties in Poland

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Establish a Branch in Poland

Foreign investors can open a branch in Poland to conduct business without setting up a separate legal entity. This option allows full control by the parent company. However, branches also come with specific requirements that must be carefully considered. If you choose this structure, our company formation experts can assist…

Establish a Subsidiary in Poland

When foreign investors choose to open a company in Poland, they have the option of choosing between a branch and a subsidiary. Polish legislation allows foreign investors to open companies just as any other Polish citizen, so the choice regarding the optimal business entity relies solely on the parent company abroad. The…