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
Learn more12 July 2023
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
Learn more17 May 2023
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
Learn more10 May 2023
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
Learn more5 May 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)
Learn more1 April 2023
The integration of Microsoft Business Central (formerly known as Microsoft NAV) with the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) is currently underway. Thanks to this solution, system users will be able to send electronic invoices that comply with the requirements of Polish law and accounting, without recourse to additional tools. The integration will also enable the import
Learn more22 March 2023
Industrial production grew by 2.6 percent in January, as the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported. Compared to the previous month, December (1.0 percent), this represents a higher growth rate. However, analysts point out that this accelerated growth was generated only by the energy-producing sectors and mining. By contrast, the manufacturing sector slowed from 3.4 percent
Learn more28 February 2023
After years of boom in the residential real estate market, housing development companies sold only 40,900 new homes in the country’s seven largest cities last year, according to Poland’s largest real estate portal Otodom. This is the lowest annual figure since 2014 and represents a decline of 35 per cent compared to 2021. At 38
Learn more21 February 2023
The Polish government has placed the refinery in Gdansk under the special protection of the state control bodies. The company has been placed on the government’s list of companies of strategic importance. The measure was taken in response to the controversy surrounding the sale of part of the refinery to the Saudi Arabian group Saudi
Learn more13 February 2023
The government’s energy programme aims to build offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea with a total capacity of more than 15 giga-watts in two development phases by 2040. Seven wind farm projects in the first development phase had already gone through the approval process last year. The first electricity will flow from the offshore
Learn more28 January 2023
In connection with the amendment of the Act on Prevention of Excessive payment Delays in Commercial Transactions (as per Journal of Laws of 2022, item 893, as amended), which took place at the end of 2022, we would like to draw your attention to the changes in the provisions regarding the obligation to submit a
Learn more24 January 2023
Mercedes Benz has announced investments of over 1 billion euros in the construction of a new factory in Jawor, Lower Silesia. “For the first time in Europe, we will produce exclusively electric vans in Poland,” said the head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, Mathias Geisen, after signing an agreement to this effect in Warsaw. In the future,
Learn more5 January 2023
Easier procedure for Belarusian citizens to obtain a temporary residence permit As of 9 July 2022, a regulation is in force that introduces an easier procedure for Belarusian citizens to obtain a temporary residence permit. It aims to help Belarusian citizens affected by various types of repression in their country. New type of temporary residence
Learn more14 September 2022
A draft law on the employment of foreigners has appeared on the website of the Governmental Legislation Centre, which aims to streamline procedures for entrusting work to foreigners in Poland, reduce the backlog of cases being handled by offices, as well as the full electronicisation of proceedings. The leading change is the electronicisation of proceedings
Learn more5 September 2022
Please be advised that the National Accounting Standard No. 15 “Revenue from the sale of products, semi-finished products, goods and materials” has been published. In the Official Journal of the Minister of Finance of July 29, 2022, item 81, the Resolution No. 9/2022 of the Accounting Standards Committee of June 7, 2022 on the adoption
Learn more23 August 2022
Each year getsix® publishes a brochure compiling current tax and legal issues. We cover the most important changes and topics that shape the immediate business environment and have a direct impact on starting and running a business in Poland. The easy-to-read e-book format systematises and facilitates the access to strategic information from the enterprise’s standpoint.
Learn more3 August 2022