# HLB Poland > HLB Poland is a member firm of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. We provide audit, tax, accounting and advisory services for companies operating in Poland. Language: en ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap Index](https://hlb-poland.global/sitemap_index.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Member login](https://hlb-poland.global/member-login/) - Check out our HLB Poland Intranet. Member login or register request. We respect your privacy. Your data will not be passed on or resold... - [NIS2 compliance audit](https://hlb-poland.global/services/nis2-compliance-audit/) - The NIS2 Directive applies to key and important entities operating in sectors critical to the functioning of the state and the economy. - [IT security support](https://hlb-poland.global/services/it-security-support/) - We have expanded the scope of our services to include comprehensive IT security & from consulting and strategy, through audits and implementations, to training and incident response. - [Join HLB Poland](https://hlb-poland.global/join-hlb-poland/) - HLB is a network of independent global advisory and accounting firms. We have a history of innovation, collaboration and are dedicated... - [Privacy Policy](https://hlb-poland.global/privacy-policy/) - We would like to notify you of our principles for collecting, processing, securing, transferring and using personal data... - [Legal Services provided by partner firms](https://hlb-poland.global/services/legal/) - In a business environment that is increasingly global and complex, you want to ensure that you get advice to manage issues as efficiently... - [International Business](https://hlb-poland.global/country-desks/international-business/) - HLB Poland as member of HLB is an international, integrated and independent network of member firms specializing in auditing, accounting... - [Professional IT Services](https://hlb-poland.global/services/it-services/) - HLB Poland offers your company with specialist staff to advise and assist you on your IT-security.The service comprises of, besides the... - [Our Corporate Advisory](https://hlb-poland.global/services/corporate-advisory/) - Every business deal brings a specific set of challenges requiring specialist knowledge and experience. HLB member firms provide businesses... - [Legal Information](https://hlb-poland.global/legal-information/) - HLB Poland authorises you to view and download a single copy of the material on this website solely for your personal, non-commercial use... - [Quick Facts about Poland](https://hlb-poland.global/quick-facts/) - Poland, officially Rzeczpospolita Polska is a democratic state in Central Europe. Capital and largest city of the country is Warsaw... - [HLB Poland Country Desks](https://hlb-poland.global/country-desks/) - Even if you do speak Polish fluently, differences in culture and accepted business practice, can still lead to delays and unnecessary... - [HLB Poland German Desk](https://hlb-poland.global/country-desks/german-desk/) - HLB Poland German Desk is a team of specialists that supports German, Austrian and Swiss companies in setting up and expanding their... - [VAT Compliance for Online Sellers](https://hlb-poland.global/services/vat-compliance-for-online-sellers/) - In 2017, 1.66 billion people made online purchases and e-retail sales amounted $2.3 trillion world-wide. Projections show this amount will... - [Meet the HLB Poland team](https://hlb-poland.global/about-us/meet-the-team/) - Interested in meeting the HLB Poland team? You can view all personal profiles and positions. Find out who you'll be dealing with in the... - [Careers](https://hlb-poland.global/about-us/careers/) - Your career is just that; yours. You choose it. You live it. You make it happen. To get the best from it, you need the best opportunities... - [Become a Member of HLB Poland](https://hlb-poland.global/about-us/become-a-member/) - Joining the HLB global network is easy. The HLB Global Network works together to realize our shared values and build relationships around... - [Global Commitment of HLB](https://hlb-poland.global/hlb/global-commitment/) - The HLB network collectively makes-up 25,000 people and we service clients out of 150 countries around the world. That is a lot of... - [In Focus](https://hlb-poland.global/in-focus/) - News from HLB. In Focus: VAT Compliance for Online SellersBrexit Services. - [Tax Services provided by us](https://hlb-poland.global/services/tax/) - Tax always comes into play in almost every facet of your business. To avoid surprise losses related to tax, tax advice needs to be sought... - [HLB Poland Consulting](https://hlb-poland.global/services/consulting/) - HLB Poland consultants will work closely with you to find the right solution. HLB Poland consulting is ISO 9001:2008 certified for the... - [Our Business Services](https://hlb-poland.global/services/business-services/) - Provided that your business requires a location in Poland, HLB Poland with great pleasure will take care of all necessary steps on your... - [Home](https://hlb-poland.global/) - HLB Poland is an alliance of the Polish member firms of HLB International, a world-wide network of independent accounting firms... - [About us](https://hlb-poland.global/about-us/) - HLB Poland, through its member firms, offers audit, advisory, taxation services, throughout Poland. Each member firm is a leader in its... - [Services of HLB Poland](https://hlb-poland.global/services/) - The goal of HLB Poland is to become a strong partner in supporting and managing everyday business process for companies and entrepreneurs... - [Contact](https://hlb-poland.global/contact/) - Contact us at HLB Poland and we will be happy to assist you. You can also find answers to many questions in our customer service section. - [HLB Global - who we are](https://hlb-poland.global/hlb/) - HLB is a network of independent global advisory and accounting firms. We have a history of innovation, collaboration and are dedicated to... - [HLB Poland Member Firms](https://hlb-poland.global/about-us/member-firms/) - HLB Poland member firms are leaders in their markets and committed to providing you with the highest level of service. Explore the HLB... - [HLB Poland Office Locations](https://hlb-poland.global/about-us/office-locations/) - Prefer to speak to HLB Poland firms directly? Find the telephone and address details of an office near to where you are through our... - [Expertise & Quality](https://hlb-poland.global/about-us/expertise-quality/) - We are a highly focused organisation that is firmly committed to innovation. HLB Poland is entirely set up to support our clients and... - [HLB Poland Publications](https://hlb-poland.global/about-us/publications/) - Use this page to find our free publications, articles, factsheets and other documents. Click 'Download' to download a PDF. Click 'Learn... - [HLB Poland Latest Insights](https://hlb-poland.global/insights/) - HLB Poland is an alliance of the Polish member firms of HLB International, a world-wide network of independent accounting firms and... - [Finance & Accounting](https://hlb-poland.global/services/finance-accounting/) - Your company deserves the same high quality of accounting and financial reporting as a Fortune 500 firm, for a low fee that reduces your... - [Financial Audit and Examination of Financial Statements in Poland](https://hlb-poland.global/services/audit-reviews/) - Audit – the source of information about the company’s performance.HLB Poland provide the highest quality of financial auditing services... - [Poland HR & Payroll Services](https://hlb-poland.global/services/hr-payroll/) - Outsourcing your human resources and payroll services to an external company has a lot of advantages. The most important advantages are... - [Brexit Services provided by HLB Poland](https://hlb-poland.global/in-focus/brexit-services/) - On 29th March, 2019, the UK will leave the EU (Brexit). Even though negotiations are not going well, with the lack of progress meaning... - [Doing business in Poland](https://hlb-poland.global/quick-facts/business-in-poland/) - Why do business in Poland? It is Europe’s sixth-biggest economy. It was the only country in the European Union to experience positive... - [Polish economy in numbers](https://hlb-poland.global/quick-facts/poland-in-numbers/) - Poland is a very interesting place for foreign investors. Country’s main advantages are: large number of inhabitants (almost 40 millions)... - [Voivodships of Poland](https://hlb-poland.global/quick-facts/voivodships/) - The provinces (voivodeships) of Poland and all cities of more than 20,000 inhabitants. 1 – Zachodniopomorskie, 2 – Pomorskie... - [Transaction Advisory](https://hlb-poland.global/services/transaction-advisory/) - Transaction advisory includes the following comprehensive services of complex transaction processes: services related to mergers... - [Assurance work provided by us](https://hlb-poland.global/services/assurance/) - Assurance: Creating Confidence by Examining the Credibility of Information.When companies are trying to do business with other... - [Our Strategic Advisory](https://hlb-poland.global/services/strategic-advisory/) - We help our clients solve business problems through consulting in the area of improving the quality of management, improving internal... - [Operational Advisory](https://hlb-poland.global/services/operational-advisory/) - Operational consulting includes activities aimed at optimizing the current operations of the company so as to maximally improve its... - [Trainings, Workshops and Consultations](https://hlb-poland.global/services/trainings/) - We offer you a wide range of trainings, workshops and consultations in the field of accounting and finance, which we carry out... - [Sitemap HLB Poland](https://hlb-poland.global/sitemap/) - Check out our sitemap: pages (about us, contact, country desks...) and posts by category (article, press room...). ## All - [Employee documentation in Poland - employer duties, personnel files and payroll records](https://hlb-poland.global/employee-documentation-in-poland-employer-duties-personnel-files-and-payroll-records/) (2026-07-07) - Learn what employee documentation in Poland includes, how long records must be stored and what duties employers face under Polish labour law. - [Split payment mechanism and KSeF invoices in Poland – what changes for businesses?](https://hlb-poland.global/split-payment-mechanism-and-ksef-invoices-in-poland-what-changes-for-businesses/) (2026-07-06) - From 2027, split payment for KSeF invoices in Poland will require the KSeF number or collective identifier. See what you should prepare. - [Business Review Poland – June 2026](https://hlb-poland.global/business-review-poland-june-2026/) (2026-07-03) - June 2026 business review Poland: KSeF, JPK reporting, VAT deduction, AI in HR and key compliance duties for companies. - [VAT deduction in investment projects in Poland: when a loan is not an ancillary transaction](https://hlb-poland.global/vat-deduction-in-investment-projects-in-poland-when-a-loan-is-not-an-ancillary-transaction/) (2026-07-02) - When can loan interest affect VAT deduction in Poland? Learn what the NSA ruling means for investment projects and capital groups. - [Transfer pricing adjustments in Poland under CIT rules – key principles for companies](https://hlb-poland.global/transfer-pricing-adjustments-in-poland-under-cit-rules-key-principles-for-companies/) (2026-07-01) - Learn when annual transfer pricing adjustments may qualify under Polish CIT rules and what documentation companies should prepare. - [Chart of accounts for JPK_CIT in Poland – practical preparation for new reporting obligations](https://hlb-poland.global/chart-of-accounts-for-jpk_cit-in-poland-practical-preparation-for-new-reporting-obligations/) (2026-06-25) - Learn how to prepare the chart of accounts for JPK_CIT in Poland, organise tax data, mapping, analytics and reporting controls. - [ETS2 and transport companies in Poland – how to prepare for rising transport costs](https://hlb-poland.global/ets2-and-transport-companies-in-poland-how-to-prepare-for-rising-transport-costs/) (2026-06-24) - How ETS2 may affect transport companies in Poland through fuel prices, transport costs, contracts, cash flow and financial planning. - [JPK reporting deadline in Poland extended – key information for companies](https://hlb-poland.global/jpk-reporting-deadline-in-poland-extended-key-information-for-companies/) (2026-06-22) - The JPK reporting deadline in Poland has been extended. See what changes for companies keeping accounting books. - [National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) in Poland and VAT deduction – invoices in the system, outside the system and obligations of VAT-exempt taxpayers](https://hlb-poland.global/national-e-invoicing-system-ksef-in-poland-and-vat-deduction-invoices-in-the-system-outside-the-system-and-obligations-of-vat-exempt-taxpayers/) (2026-06-19) - How the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) affects VAT deduction, offline invoices and VAT-exempt taxpayers in Poland. - [EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions 2026 – what it means for businesses in Poland](https://hlb-poland.global/eu-list-of-non-cooperative-jurisdictions-2026-what-it-means-for-businesses-in-poland/) (2026-06-17) - EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions 2026: what the update means for tax risk, WHT, CIT and transfer pricing in Poland. - [Labour costs in Europe 2026: how the minimum wage in Poland in euro compares with other EU countries](https://hlb-poland.global/labour-costs-in-europe-2026-how-the-minimum-wage-in-poland-in-euro-compares-with-other-eu-countries/) (2026-06-15) - Labour costs in Europe 2026 compared with the minimum wage in Poland in euro, employer charges and real employment costs. - [KSeF and Italian SdI system: comparing mandatory e-Invoicing models in Poland and Italy](https://hlb-poland.global/ksef-and-italian-sdi-system-comparing-mandatory-e-invoicing-models-in-poland-and-italy/) (2026-06-11) - KSeF and Italian SdI system compared: key differences, risks and lessons for companies preparing for mandatory e-invoicing in Poland. - [JPK_KR_PD and foreign branches – new approach of the Polish tax authority to reporting accounting records](https://hlb-poland.global/jpk_kr_pd-and-foreign-branches-new-approach-of-the-polish-tax-authority-to-reporting-accounting-records/) (2026-06-10) - JPK_KR_PD and foreign branches: Polish tax authority clarifies reporting rules for accounting records of self-accounting branches abroad. - [AI in HR in Poland – new obligations for employers in recruitment and employee assessment](https://hlb-poland.global/ai-in-hr-in-poland-new-obligations-for-employers-in-recruitment-and-employee-assessment/) (2026-06-09) - AI in HR in Poland creates new duties for employers. Learn how to use AI safely in recruitment, HR processes and employee assessment. - [Invoice visualization in the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) in Poland – when can a PDF create VAT risk?](https://hlb-poland.global/invoice-visualization-in-the-national-e-invoicing-system-ksef-in-poland-when-can-a-pdf-create-vat-risk/) (2026-06-08) - Learn when invoice visualization in the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) in Poland is only a PDF preview and when it may create VAT risk. - [Social responsibility in practice — our social initiatives](https://hlb-poland.global/social-responsibility-in-practice-our-social-initiatives/) (2026-06-05) - At HLB, corporate social responsibility is an important part of our organisational culture and the way we build relationships. - [National Bank of Poland interest rates in June 2026](https://hlb-poland.global/national-bank-of-poland-interest-rates-in-june-2026/) (2026-06-03) - On June 1-2, 2026, the Monetary Policy Council decided to keep the National Bank of Poland (NBP) interest rates unchanged.  - [Business Review Poland – May 2026](https://hlb-poland.global/business-review-poland-may-2026/) (2026-06-02) - Business review Poland: May 2026 tax, labour law, AI and transfer pricing updates for companies operating in Poland. - [Withholding tax in Poland in numbers: what 2025 WHT statistics show](https://hlb-poland.global/withholding-tax-in-poland-in-numbers-what-2025-wht-statistics-show/) (2026-06-01) - Withholding tax in Poland in numbers: 2025 WHT statistics, refunds, WH-OSC statements and key tax risks for cross-border payments. - [New draft act on the pay gap in Poland](https://hlb-poland.global/new-draft-act-on-the-pay-gap-in-poland/) (2026-05-29) - New Polish draft pay gap act revises equal pay rules, reporting duties and sanctions for employers, with fines of up to PLN 60,000. - [AI and the labour market in Poland – opportunities, risks and challenges for employers](https://hlb-poland.global/ai-and-the-labour-market-in-poland-opportunities-risks-and-challenges-for-employers/) (2026-05-28) - How AI is changing the labour market in Poland, what risks employers face, and how companies can prepare teams, processes and compliance. - [Digital administration in Poland and Germany – comparison of public e-services for businesses](https://hlb-poland.global/digital-administration-in-poland-and-germany-comparison-of-public-e-services-for-businesses/) (2026-05-27) - Digital administration in Poland and Germany: e-services, business registration, tax portals, e-Delivery and digital identity for companies. - [Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) mobile app for entrepreneurs – guide to mZUS dla Płatnika](https://hlb-poland.global/polish-social-insurance-institution-zus-mobile-app-for-entrepreneurs-guide-to-mzus-dla-platnika/) (2026-05-25) - mZUS dla Płatnika is the ZUS mobile app for entrepreneurs in Poland, offering access to balances, e-ZLA, documents and selected services. - [Transport company profitability in Poland: how to improve margins and manage costs](https://hlb-poland.global/transport-company-profitability-in-poland-how-to-improve-margins-and-manage-costs/) (2026-05-22) - Improve your transport company margins in Poland with better cost control, VAT, payroll and management reporting. - [Minimum wage in Poland and the UK in 2026: a comparison of employment costs](https://hlb-poland.global/minimum-wage-in-poland-and-the-uk-in-2026-a-comparison-of-employment-costs/) (2026-05-20) - Compare minimum wage in Poland and the UK in 2026 to assess real employment costs, employer contributions and payroll obligations. - [Exit tax in Poland: when does tax on unrealised gains arise?](https://hlb-poland.global/exit-tax-in-poland-when-does-tax-on-unrealised-gains-arise/) (2026-05-19) - Exit tax in Poland may apply when assets, tax residence or business functions move abroad. Learn when tax on unrealised gains arises. - [National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) in Poland vs. e-Invoicing in Germany: key differences and challenges for companies](https://hlb-poland.global/national-e-invoicing-system-ksef-in-poland-vs-e-invoicing-in-germany-key-differences-and-challenges-for-companies/) (2026-05-18) - Compare Poland’s National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) with Germany’s B2B e-invoicing. Learn the key differences and challenges for companies. - [Sick leave in Poland and Germany – employer obligations and employee rights](https://hlb-poland.global/sick-leave-in-poland-and-germany-employer-obligations-and-employee-rights-2/) (2026-05-15) - Sick leave in Poland and Germany: key employer duties, employee rights, e-ZLA, eAU, sick pay, sickness benefit and Krankengeld explained. - [Sick leave in Poland and Germany – employer obligations and employee rights](https://hlb-poland.global/sick-leave-in-poland-and-germany-employer-obligations-and-employee-rights/) (2026-05-15) - [Most promising industries in Poland: where to grow your business in 2026](https://hlb-poland.global/most-promising-industries-in-poland-where-to-grow-your-business-in-2026/) (2026-05-14) - Discover the most promising industries in Poland 2026 for investors, including business services, IT, manufacturing, logistics and fintech. ## Article - [A pivot point: Reinventing transformation in volatile times - HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2026](https://hlb-poland.global/a-pivot-point-reinventing-transformation-in-volatile-times-hlb-survey-of-business-leaders-2026/) (2026-01-28) - HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2026 explores how mid-market business leaders around the world are navigating increasing volatility and... - [HR & Payroll Focus 2020 | Changes to the labour law in 2020](https://hlb-poland.global/hr-payroll-focus-2020-changes-to-the-labour-law-in-2020/) (2020-01-17) - 1. Minimum Wage Increase. The minimum wage for 2020 is PLN 2,600.00 gross per month. This increase will impact on several... - [Tax Focus 2020 | Important change in tax payments: Individual Tax Account](https://hlb-poland.global/tax-focus-2020-important-change-in-tax-payments-tax-micro-account/) (2020-01-07) - From the beginning of 2020, every company will have one individual tax account (the so-called ‘tax micro account’) which will pay your PIT... - [Important: Changes in the Act of Waste - New Obligations for Entrepreneurs](https://hlb-poland.global/important-changes-in-the-act-of-waste-new-obligations-for-entrepreneurs/) (2019-12-20) - We would like to remind you that almost every entrepreneur is obliged to make an entry and download a registration number in the Waste... - [getsix® | German-Polish Chamber of Commerce (AHK Poland) has published a German-language ‘Economic Profile Poland’](https://hlb-poland.global/getsix-german-polish-chamber-of-commerce-ahk-poland-has-published-a-german-language-economic-profile-poland/) (2019-12-18) - The German-Polish Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Poland) has for the first time published a German-language ‘Economic Profile... - [We remind you of the obligation to complete the data in the Central Register of Real Beneficiaries](https://hlb-poland.global/we-remind-you-of-the-obligation-to-complete-the-data-in-the-central-register-of-real-beneficiaries/) (2019-11-15) - Dear Sir/Madam, On 13 October 2019, the Central Register of Beneficial Owners began to operate. It is an IT system maintained by the... - [Are you ready for the biggest shopping season?](https://hlb-poland.global/are-you-ready-for-the-biggest-shopping-season/) (2019-11-14) - Have you checked if ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday’ will tip you into new tax liabilities?amavat® realises that this season is... - [Payment by the parent company of the liabilities of its subsidiary cannot be regarded as a tax deductible cost](https://hlb-poland.global/tax-alert-2019-payment-by-the-parent-company-of-the-liabilities-of-its-subsidiary-cannot-be-regarded-as-a-tax-deductible-cost/) (2019-11-06) - Important interpretation of the rulesEntrepreneurs are obliged to make or accept company payments through their own bank accounts, when the... - [amavat® Service Information | VAT Registration Thresholds for 2019/2020: When should I register for VAT?](https://hlb-poland.global/amavat-service-information-vat-registration-thresholds-for-2019-2020-when-should-i-register-for-vat/) (2019-10-03) - One of the most important things for an online business is to always stay tax compliant. Getting a VAT Identification Number to ensure... - [Service Focus 2019 | Financial & Accounting services from a superior and trusted outsourcing partner](https://hlb-poland.global/service-focus-2019-financial-accounting-services-from-a-superior-and-trusted-outsourcing-partner/) (2019-09-24) - Your company deserves the same high quality of ‘Accounting and Finance’ reporting as a Fortune 500 firm, for a low fee that reduces your... - [New structure of financial statements since 1 September 2019](https://hlb-poland.global/new-structure-of-financial-statements-since-1-september-2019/) (2019-09-23) - The Polish Ministry of Finance have introduced chances to the logical structures of financial statements. The changes are obligatory for... - [Tax Focus 2019 | Zero PIT - Tax relief for people under the age of 26](https://hlb-poland.global/tax-focus-2019-zero-pit-tax-relief-for-people-under-the-age-of-26/) (2019-09-16) - From the 1st August, 2019 an exemption from taxation of salaries of people under the age of 26 years of age was introduced. The rules of... - [Poland Focus 2019 | Private Equity Lured with $737 million with Co-Investment Plan for SME’s](https://hlb-poland.global/poland-focus-2019-private-equity-lured-with-737-million-with-co-investment-plan-for-smes/) (2019-08-13) - The Polish government is trying to stimulate private investment in the countries small to medium companies (SME’s) by putting up 2.8... - [Legal Focus 2019 | Ultimate Beneficial Owners of Polish Companies](https://hlb-poland.global/legal-focus-2019-ultimate-beneficial-owners-of-polish-companies/) (2019-08-08) - Dear ladies and gentlemen,We would like to draw your attention to a recent Act that will come into effect in September 2019. The legal... - [3 reasons why you should expand your business within Europe | amavat](https://hlb-poland.global/amavat-features/) (2019-08-06) - Should you expand your business within Europe – 3 reasons whyThere are limited growth opportunities in each market place, so you might be... - [VAT Focus | For low value consignments there will be a super reduced data set from 1st January, 2021](https://hlb-poland.global/vat-focus-for-low-value-consignments-there-will-be-a-super-reduced-data-set-from-1st-january-2021/) (2019-07-30) - Following an amendment to the Union Customs Code Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 released on 5th July, 2019, it will be possible from... - [VAT Focus News | amavat](https://hlb-poland.global/amavat-vat-focus/) (2019-07-19) - New European Union Dispute Resolution Rules Now In ForceFrom the 1st July the European Union’s new directive on tax dispute resolution... - [Tax Focus 2019 | Postponement of the ruling on certain Withholding Tax (WHT) provisions until 1st January, 2020](https://hlb-poland.global/tax-focus-2019-postponement-of-the-ruling-on-certain-withholding-tax-wht-provisions-until-1st-january-2020/) (2019-07-16) - Dear ladies and gentlemen,We recently advised you regarding the implementation date for Withholding Tax (WHT). By virtue of the Regulation... - [Tax Focus 2019 | Upcoming changes in the area of VAT settlements soon to come into force](https://hlb-poland.global/tax-priority-2019-upcoming-changes-in-the-area-of-vat-settlements-soon-to-come-into-force/) (2019-07-10) - Sehr verehrte Damen, Sehr geehrte Herren, wir möchten Ihre Aufmerksamkeit auf ein breites Paket von Änderungen im Bereich der... - [No right to deduct VAT for the purchase of fuel cards if the transaction is considered a financial service](https://hlb-poland.global/tax-priority-2019-no-right-to-deduct-vat-for-the-purchase-of-fuel-cards-if-the-transaction-is-considered-a-financial-service/) (2019-07-05) - Entities who initially purchase fuel cards used for cashless supplying of fuel to companies do not buy and resell fuel, but they provide a... - [Tax Focus 2019 | Poland to Delay Implementation of New Withholding Tax Requirements](https://hlb-poland.global/tax-focus-2019-poland-to-delay-implementation-of-new-withholding-tax-requirements/) (2019-06-10) - These new requirements will essentially provide certain conditions that must be met in order for a withholding tax reduction or exemption... - [getsix | From 1st May, 2019 a new matrix of VAT rates was applied to cash registers](https://hlb-poland.global/getsix-from-1st-may-2019-a-new-matrix-of-vat-rates-was-applied-to-cash-registers/) (2019-05-31) - The 1st May, 2019 is the effective date of Act of 15th March, 2019 amending the Tax on Goods and Services Act and of the Trade Metrology... - [Finance & Accounting Focus 2019 | Electrisation of ‘Annual Financial Statements’](https://hlb-poland.global/finance-accounting-focus-2019-electrisation-of-annual-financial-statements/) (2019-03-14) - Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, With this information we would like to present you with important guidelines for the signing and filing of... - [Tax Focus 2019 | Transfer Pricing Threshold](https://hlb-poland.global/tax-focus-2019-transfer-pricing-threshold/) (2019-03-05) - 1. Local transfer pricing documentation is prepared for a controlled transaction of a uniform nature, the value of which, less value added... - [Payroll Information | Some things you need to know about Payroll in Poland](https://hlb-poland.global/payroll-information-some-things-you-need-to-know-about-payroll-in-poland/) (2018-10-03) - Did you know that Poland is the largest country to enter into the European Union this century? getsix® are sure many of us have had direct... - [Tax Information | Poland – 10 facts](https://hlb-poland.global/tax-information-poland-10-facts/) (2018-10-01) - A brief summary of the most important information for any business or individuals who plan to invest in Poland. Corporate Income Tax (CIT)... - [Alert | Planned changes to Polish business taxation for 2019](https://hlb-poland.global/alert-planned-changes-to-polish-business-taxation-for-2019/) (2018-09-13) - Be aware of possible legislative changes, getsix® have prepared for you a list of proposed changes in Polish business taxation for 2019... - [The most significant changes to Polish CIT for this coming year](https://hlb-poland.global/the-most-significant-changes-to-polish-cit-for-this-coming-year/) (2018-01-22) - From the 1st January, 2018 within the ‘Corporate Income Tax Act’, taxpayers will be obliged to detach the operating income from the... - [Poland reclassified to Developed Market status by FTSE Russell](https://hlb-poland.global/poland-reclassified-to-developed-market-status-by-ftse-russell/) (2018-01-08) - It was recently announced that FTSE Russell has upgraded Poland from ‘Emerging Market’ to ‘Developed Market’ status. 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