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Change in the implementation deadline for mandatory e-Delivery

Change in the implementation deadline for mandatory e-Delivery in Poland

The Ministry of Digital Affairs has announced a postponement of the mandatory requirement for having an e-Delivery mailbox. The official announcement was published by the Minister of Digital Affairs in the Journal of Laws. The new implementation date for e-Delivery is January 1, 2025. The postponement will allow for amendments to the Act on Deliveries

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25 July 2024

Pay & Refund in Poland – a complicated withholding tax (WHT) refund procedure

Pay & Refund in Poland – a complicated withholding tax (WHT) refund procedure

The Pay and Refund mechanism, i.e. refund of withholding tax, is a complicated process that not everyone can easily use. It primarily requires a lot of time, proper preparation and analysis of documentation, and strict adherence to deadlines. We remind you what the Pay and Refund mechanism is, how to use it, and what difficulties

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22 July 2024

Coverage of losses from the statutory fund of a foundation and tax exemption

Coverage of losses from the statutory fund of a foundation and tax exemption

Recently, the Supreme Administrative Court of Poland (Polish: Naczelny Sąd Administracyjny, NSA) issued an important ruling regarding the issue of overpayment of corporate income tax by foundations with the status of a public benefit organization. This judgment, issued at the hearing on April 10, 2024, dismissed the cassation appeal filed by the foundation against the

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19 July 2024

Minimum tax - can also be paid by entities reporting a loss

Minimum tax – can also be paid by entities reporting a loss

As of January 1, 2024, regulations on the minimum corporate income tax have come into force. The purpose of the minimum tax is to tax entities that do not generate income or achieve it at a minimum level without a justified reason. However, entities reporting a loss must also pay it. Here are the key

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17 July 2024

Latest changes in the rules for employment of Ukrainian citizens

Latest changes in the rules for employment of Ukrainian citizens

The changes in the rules for employment of Ukrainian citizens, which came into force on July 1, 2024, aim to facilitate the recruitment process and adapt the regulations to the current needs of the labour market. The introduced changes are relevant for both, employers and employees from Ukraine, as they affect employment procedures, working conditions,

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9 July 2024

National Bank of Poland interest rates in July 2024

National Bank of Poland interest rates in July 2024

On July 2-3, 2024, the Monetary Policy Council held a meeting during which it decided to keep the interest rates unchanged. Current National Bank of Poland interest rates: reference rate at 5.75% on an annual basis, lombard rate at 6.25% on an annual basis, deposit rate at 5.25% on an annual basis, rediscount rate at

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4 July 2024

The "Active Parent" Act – new benefits for parents

The “Active Parent” Act – new benefits for parents

On June 12th, 2024, the Act on Supporting Parents in Professional Activity and Child Rearing, commonly known as the “Active Parent” Act, was published in the Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland. This act introduces a series of systemic solutions aimed at helping parents balance professional and family life. The initiative brings various

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3 July 2024

Directive DAC7 - obligations from 1 July 2024

Directive DAC7 – obligations from 1 July 2024

We would like to remind you that as of 1 July 2024, the provisions of European Union Directive No. 2021/1194 of 7 July 2021 (hereinafter “DAC7”) have come into force in Poland. These impose new reporting obligations on operators of digital platforms through which goods and services are offered. On 11 June 2024, the President

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1 July 2024

Accommodation costs of posted employees in the EU do not constitute income

Accommodation costs of posted employees in the EU do not constitute income

In recent years, the issue of taxation of accommodation costs for employees posted by employers to other EU member states has gained importance. In this context, the judgments of the Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) are crucial, as they clarify that such costs do not constitute income for the employee. The judgments with reference numbers II

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27 June 2024

The Whistleblower Protection Act - new responsibilities for employers

The Whistleblower Protection Act – new responsibilities for employers

On June 24, 2024, the Whistleblower Protection Act was published in the Journal of Laws, aligning Polish legislation with Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and Council dated October 23rd, 2019, concerning the protection of individuals reporting breaches of EU law. Legislative background Directive (EU) 2019/1937 The European Parliament and Council Directive (EU) 2019/1937,

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26 June 2024

HLB awarded Network of the Year 2024

HLB awarded ‘Network of the Year’ 2024

We are delighted to announce that HLB has been awarded the ‘Network of the Year’ title for 2024 at the recent International Accounting Forum awards ceremony in London. This marks the third time in the last five years that our network has received this prestigious accolade, underscoring our consistent growth and commitment. Judges were impressed

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25 June 2024

Draft law on Cryptocurrencies: Supervision, penalties and many changes

Draft law on Cryptocurrencies: Supervision, penalties and many changes

The Ministry of Finance’s Cryptocurrency law will, among other things, prohibit the offer of all virtual assets without a permit. The supervision of the market will be carried out by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF), which will have the power to impose severe penalties on companies or individuals that violate the cryptocurrency trading regulations.

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25 June 2024

Amendment to the Accounting Act signed by the President

Amendment to the Accounting Act signed by the President

On April 16, 2024, the President signed an amendment to the Accounting Act, which requires large companies to break down information on income tax paid and other data by country. The amendment aims to align Polish regulations with the EU Directive 2021/2101 of the European Parliament and the Council of November 24, 2021, which amends

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24 June 2024

WHT relief for holding companies

WHT relief for holding companies: How and when can they be applied?

Preferential rules for taxing dividends and other income of holding companies in Poland and in the European Union are intended to support holding activities and avoid double taxation. In practice however, it is becoming increasingly difficult to benefit from WHT relief for holding companies in Poland. Why and when can they be applied? What advantages

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20 June 2024

Law signed by the President - KSeF postponed to Feb. 1, 2026

Law signed by the President – KSeF postponed to February 1, 2026

On June 5, the president signed an amendment to the VAT Act, which postpones the mandatory implementation of the National System of e-Invoices (KSeF) to February 1, 2026. This means that until that date, the rules for issuing invoices will remain unchanged. The law of May 9, 2024, amending the Goods and Services Tax law

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17 June 2024

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