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FAQ: Management board liability and filings in Poland
Who can sign on behalf of a Polish company (sp. z o.o.)? It depends on the company’s representation rules disclosed in KRS and in its…
Management Board Responsibilities in Poland: What Foreign Directors Must Know
Being appointed to the management board (zarząd) of a Polish company is a hands-on legal responsibility—not a title. Even if day-to-day work is handled locally…
Annual Financial Statements: Director Responsibilities in Poland
For many foreign-owned companies operating in Poland, annual financial statements are seen as a technical accounting exercise handled by local accountants. In reality, Polish law…
Polish Accounting vs. Group Reporting
Key Differences Foreign CFOs Should Know Running a Polish subsidiary often means aligning local statutory accounting (Polish GAAP) with group reporting under IFRS or internal…
White List of VAT Taxpayers in Poland: What It Is and Why Foreign Companies Get It Wrong
The Polish “White List of VAT Taxpayers” (biała lista podatników VAT) is a public register that helps buyers verify whether a supplier is properly registered…
Employing Staff in Poland: Key Obligations for Foreign Employers
Poland remains an attractive location for international companies due to its skilled workforce and competitive labor costs. As a result, it is still often perceived…
50% Tax Deductible Costs for Creative Work in Poland
What Employers Need to Know Employers in Poland may apply 50% tax deductible costs (so‑called copyright costs) to remuneration for creative work protected by copyright…
FAQ: Qualified Electronic Signature for Foreign Directors in Poland
This FAQ answers the most common questions foreign directors and board members have when managing Polish companies remotely. What is a qualified electronic signature? A…
The e-Tax Office in Poland
The e-Tax Office (Polish: e-Urząd Skarbowy, e-US) is an official online platform of the Polish tax administration that enables companies to handle many tax matters…