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National Bank of Poland interest rates in April 2024

On April 3-4, 2024, a meeting of the Monetary Policy Council took place, during which it was 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

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5 April 2024

DHL opens new international logistics centre in Poznan

DHL has officially opened a new international logistics center in Robakowo near Poznan. It is the result of a joint venture between DHL eCommerce, Post + Parcel Germany and DHL Freight. According to DHL, the new facility will be able to handle up to one million shipments per day. The new complex, for which 180

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20 March 2024

National Bank of Poland interest rates in March 2024

On March 5-6, 2024, a meeting of the Monetary Policy Council took place, during which it was 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

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7 March 2024

National Bank of Poland interest rates in February 2024

During the meeting on February 6th – 7th the Monetary Policy Council decided to keep the interest rates unchanged. The decision is in line with the economists’ and the market’s expectations. Current NBP (National Bank of Poland) interest rates: reference rate at 5.75% on an annual basis Lombard rate at 6.25% on an annual basis

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9 February 2024

Million-Euro investment by foreign companies in the port of Szczecin

The Management Board of the Maritime Ports of Szczecin and Świnoujście SA and the Spanish company Windar Renovables have signed a lease agreement for port areas in Szczecin. The agreement was signed several months after concluding the preliminary agreement in October last year. Under the lease agreement for port areas in Szczecin, Windar Renovables will

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5 February 2024

National Bank of Poland interest rates in January 2024

The first interest rate decision of the year was made on 8-9 January at the Monetary Policy Council meeting. Interest rates have remained at the same level since November 2023. Current NBP (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

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12 January 2024

Minimum income tax from 1 January 2024

From 1 January 2024, minimum rules for corporate income tax will come into force in accordance with Article 24ca of the CIT Act. This tax is intended to tighten the tax system and minimise the tendency to shift income from Polish companies to jurisdictions with a favourable tax regime. The purpose of the minimum tax

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24 November 2023

Withholding a PESEL number

Since 17 November, Polish citizens have the possibility to withhold their PESEL number in the national register. This is intended to prevent the unauthorised use of personal data when taking out loans and to prevent various forms of crime and fraud. Currently, the PESEL number can be secured via the obywatel.gov.pl platform, in the mObywatel

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20 November 2023

The NBP interest rates remain unchanged

During its meeting on November 7-8, 2023, the Monetary Policy Council decided to leave interest rates unchanged. This decision came as a surprise to economists who had anticipated a further cut of 25 basis points, as in October. The President of the National Bank of Poland, Adam Glapiński, emphasized that the possibility of further potential

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15 November 2023

Core inflation decreases – new data from the National Bank of Poland

Every month, the National Bank of Poland runs an analysis of four core inflation indicators, which is an important instrument for understanding price dynamics in Poland. The main indicator, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reflects the average price changes within an extensive market basket of products and services purchased by consumers. However, the process of

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20 October 2023

Amendment to the Code of Commercial Companies

On August 22, 2023, the President signed the Act of August 16, 2023, amending the Commercial Companies Code and certain other acts. The Act came into force on September 15, 2023, introducing numerous important changes related to the reorganization of companies, both domestically and internationally. The changes implemented in the amendment align with the following

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10 October 2023

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

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

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

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

Estonian CIT – current legal status 2023

Estonian CIT is referred in the law as a lump sum on income of capital companies. It is a modern way of taxation that promotes investments and minimizes formalities when settling taxes for capital companies and partnerships. This solution is addressed to: micro, small and medium-sized capital companies and partnerships (limited and limited joint-stock partnership)

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1 April 2023

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