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Social security and remote work from abroad

Social security and remote work from abroad

On 1st of July 2023 the Polish Social Insurance Institution joined the Framework Agreement on the application of Article 16(1) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 in cases of ordinary cross-border telework. The main change from the perspective of the practice of labour law in Poland is the possibility to determine the legislation applicable to the

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8 August 2023

Changes Introduced by the SLIM VAT 3 Package

Changes Introduced by the SLIM VAT 3 Package

In recent years, the Polish government has made numerous changes to the VAT tax, aiming to simplify and streamline the tax system for entrepreneurs. One of the latest packages is SLIM VAT 3, which came into effect on July 1, 2023. Below are the most important changes introduced in this package. Small VAT taxpayer: The

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25 July 2023

Foreign controlled entities (CFCs) - tax on pass-through income

Foreign controlled entities (CFCs) – tax on pass-through income

Pass-through income is defined as a specific type of tax-deductible expenses incurred by a taxpayer to a non-resident related party during the tax year. Taxes on pass-through income at a rate of 19% on the taxable base must be paid by taxpayers provided several conditions are met. I. The taxpayer must make payments of receivables

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12 July 2023

New deadlines in transfer pricing

New deadlines in transfer pricing

In view of the approaching deadlines for the fulfilment of documentation and information obligations in transfer pricing, we would like to remind you that with regard to the fulfilment of transfer pricing obligations for 2022, there is a fundamental change in the deadlines in relation to previous years (previously extended through the so-called Covidien provisions

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3 July 2023

State of epidemic emergency cancellation and MDR deadlines

State of epidemic emergency cancellation and MDR deadlines

We would like to inform you that as of 1st of July 2023, the state of epidemic emergency related to SARS-CoV-2 virus infections on the territory of the Republic of Poland will be lifted. We point out that the revocation of the epidemic emergency has important implications on the ground of reporting national tax schemes

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26 June 2023

Changes in the legalisation of residence and work of foreigners in Poland

Changes in the legalisation of residence and work of foreigners in Poland

We present the key issues concerning modifications in the employment of foreigners and the extension of the legal stay of Ukrainian citizens in Poland. The amendment of the Acts and the planned changes aim to adapt the Polish system to the standards in force in the European Union. Please note that some of these changes

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23 June 2023

Lifting of the state of epidemic emergency in Poland

Lifting of the state of epidemic emergency in Poland

The government plans to revoke the state of epidemic emergency on 30 June 2023. The revocation of the state of epidemic emergency will result in the abolition of special solutions related to this state on the territory of the Republic of Poland. Below, we present the provisions that have been amended, inter alia, by the

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12 June 2023

European Court of Justice opinion on foreign currency loans

European Court of Justice opinion on foreign currency loans

Following the opinion recently delivered by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), the Polish Banking Supervision Commission KNF has warned of “dramatic consequences for the banking sector” if private consumers would be granted a “free loan”. The long-running dispute over foreign currency loans, especially mortgage loans in Swiss francs, has now reached a new level

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25 May 2023

Swedes invest in cellulose fibre packaging production in Kostrzyn

Swedes invest in cellulose fibre packaging production in Kostrzyn

The paper manufacturer Arctic Paper and the Swedish cellulose producer Rottneros AB have contractually agreed on a joint venture for the construction of a paper mill in Kostrzyn nad Odra. The site, located at the border crossing to Germany, will produce molded cellulose fiber packaging from the end of this year. The value of the

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17 May 2023

HLB Group highly ranked among auditors of listed companies

HLB Group highly ranked among auditors of listed companies

We would like to announce the results of the “Parkiet” ranking of auditors of listed companies, in which HLB Poland achieved a high position, confirming its quality and professionalism. “Parkiet” ranking of auditors of listed companies The ranking can be accessed via this link: Ranking of auditors of listed companies Why HLB? HLB Poland boasts

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15 May 2023

HLB Group once again ranked among 10 largest auditors in Poland

HLB Group once again ranked among 10 largest auditors in Poland

Stable ranking for years despite strong competition We are delighted to announce that HLB Group is once again among the ten largest auditors in Poland, according to the prestigious Rzeczpospolita ranking of auditors published on 28 April 2023. This remarkable achievement is proof of the constant work put in by our team to continuously improve

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11 May 2023

Start of production of Jeep Avenger in Tychy - HLB

Start of production of Jeep Avenger in Tychy

At the car plant in Tychy (formerly Fiat-Chrysler), the Stellantis Group has started regular production of the Jeep Avenger. The fully electrified vehicle is the first Jeep produced by the car company in Poland. The Jeep Avenger is a vehicle from the B-segment of SUVs. The vehicle was named “Car of the Year 2023” at

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10 May 2023

Polenergia opens one of the largest wind farms in Poland

Polenergia opens one of the largest wind farms in Poland

The private company Polenergia has opened FW Dębsk, its largest wind farm. With a projected annual output of 366 GWh, equivalent to the electricity needs of around 180,000 private households, it is also one of the largest wind farms in Poland. It is located around 60 kilometres north of Warsaw. It is made up of

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5 May 2023

Withholding Tax (WHT) 2023

Withholding Tax (WHT) 2023

Interest, royalties, and others Interest and royalties paid to a non-resident and fees for certain intangible assets and legal services (e.g. consulting, accounting, legal and technical services, advertising, data processing, market research, recruitment, management, inspection services and guarantees, etc.) are subject to 20% withholding tax, unless the rate is not reduced under the agreement on

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28 April 2023

Amendments to the Polish Labour Code

Amendments to the Polish Labour Code

As of 26 April, 2023, the provisions of the Act of 9 March 2023 amending the Labour Code Act and certain other acts come into force, implementing two important EU directives: on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union; on work-life balance for parents and caregivers as well as repealing EU Council Directive

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24 April 2023

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