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What will 2019 be like for Polish economy?

2018 is finally over. For Polish economy and businesses, the past twelve months were marked by record-high employment and strong GDP growth. What can entrepreneurs expect in 2019?   Business experts are certain: next year we are going to experience a slowdown. After the good days there always come bad days. There are sign indicating that the peak of the economic cycle is already behind us. From now on, one may expect that GDP growth will cease to increase. According to the predictions, th Read more

Anti-tax avoidance clause provisions to be broadened in 2019

A legal act amending the anti-tax avoidance regulations will come into effect, making it even easier for tax authorities to act against dishonest taxpayers. The so-called clause against tax avoidance is a regulation introduced in 2016 which provides means for the government to punish those business entities that take actions to pay lower taxes in Poland. Currently, the clause is effective in case the disputed amount of due tax exceeds 100 000 PLN. This threshold will be done away with from Jan Read more

Ukrainian Workforce Will Leave Poland?

Economic experts are quite certain: this will be a tough year for the business owners relying on foreign staff. Germany is opening its labour market to workers from outside the European Union, which is likely to result in a large outflux of Ukrainian workers who currently live in Poland, as German companies in general offer more attractive employment terms and wages. Polish economy relies heavily on workers from Eastern Europe. 81 percent of work permits issued by Polish authorities go to Ukrain Read more

Changes in Minimum Remuneration Planned

The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy is working on new provisions regarding remuneration for work in Poland. More specifically, they are planning to introduce some changes to the acts regulating the state minimum salary and wages. Government experts want to transform the way minimum salary is calculated.   To estimate the amount of minimum remuneration, one does not take into consideration retirement or jubilee bonuses, pay for overtime work, and pay for night work. What curre Read more

Receipt First? Ministry has Some Unconventional Plans

The Ministry of Finance has revealed some interesting ideas for improving VAT tax collection and fighting dishonest taxpayers. According to the draft bill that can be found on Government Legislation Centre’s website, state officials would like sellers to issue receipts before they receive payment for sold goods and services. Business experts call it nothing but madness.   A receipt is a document recorded on a fiscal cash register which proves a transaction has been made. According to cu Read more

A Hike in Electricity Prices Expected

No good news for companies in Poland because of an expected hike in electricity prices. Business owners should brace themselves for a drastic increase of the price of electric energy. Some industry experts suspect electricity prices may go up by as much as fifty percent! If this prediction comes true, this will be a big shock for entrepreneurs, not to mention average consu Read more
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