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The Concept of Dividends in Poland and the Companies Paying It

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The term "dividend" comes from Latin and means "thing to be divided" (Latin Dividendum). Dividends in Poland are assets, most often in the form of cash (but not only that, they can be other assets owned by the object, or shares increasing the company's capital), paid to shareholders or partners, as remuneration for granting capital. Polish dividends are incomes generated by shares and types of income from other corporate rights that participate in profits, such as income from remitting shares. Read more

Fitch Rating Raises Polish GDP Growth Prognosis to 5.7 Percent

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According to the Fitch rating agency, Polish GDP grew to 5.7 percent and kept it as estimated at 4.5 percent. Fitch noted that the Polish economy had bounced strongly with GDP growth returning to pre-pandemic levels, unlike most eurozone economies. "Stronger than expected GDP growth in Q2 and the revision of Q1 data up means a revision of our forecasts to 5.7 percent from 4.4 percent as well," Fitch wrote.

What is Important in the Fitch Report About Polish GDP:

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Discussing Poland Tax Changes on Economic Forum

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Another discussion on tax changes at Economic Forum was organized under the "Polish Order" and it was concluded that tax changes shall be planned and communicated several years ahead. The Liquidity of Enterprises and Legal Stability in the Age of Increased Uncertainty are of utmost importance as well. This influences the predictability of running a business and allows for a more precise determination of the state budget revenues. In addition to predictability, the experts also explained to the Read more

Changes in the Polish New Deal – Lower National Health Fund Contribution and New Tax

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The government is to present changes in the Polish New Deal on Monday, according to which health contributions entrepreneurs running a business will pay 4.8% instead of 9% tax. The changes are to be presented on Monday, after the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Council of Ministers. The draft providing for a "Tax Revolution" from the beginning of next year, is to be approved by the government and on September 15, it will be discussed by the Sejm, according to Rzeczpospolita. The chang Read more

Majority of Poles Wanting Higher Taxes for Foreign Companies Operating in Poland – Research Suggesting

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According to a study carried out by UCE Research, over 44% of Pole respondents believe that all foreign companies should pay more taxes, and 20.8% think the same should be applied to companies from outside the EU. According to them, foreign companies managing business activity in Poland should pay higher taxes than companies with only domestic capital. 31.1% of them have the opposite opinion. 20.2% of them have no opinion on this matter and 4.2% of respondents say that they are not interested i Read more

Simplified Procedures of Mortgages for Foreigners in Polish Banks

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An increasing number of foreigners have decided to purchase real estate in Poland. Even a larger number of migrants from Poland's neighboring Ukraine and Belarus apply to local banks for mortgages. In current years not all Polish banks issued loans to persons who are not Polish citizens. However, a lot has changed in this regard recently, and finding a Polish bank with a loan offer for fore Read more
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