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Registering a company by phone – now possible

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Registering a company in Poland can be done in more than one way: you may either submit an application in paper form or use a dedicated web application for that. However, this is not all. Company owners now have one more option: registration by phone. And no, it does not involve any smartphone apps.   Going through the registration process at home is a welcomed opportunity for numerous people. Still, why would you choose to talk on the phone instead of filling out a form on your computer? Read more

Poland: work destination for people from Ukraine

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Official reports show that more and more people emigrate to Poland in search of work opportunities. Last year, Polish employers requested more employment permits than ever for prospective staff members from the East of Europe, mostly Ukraine.   Poland has for a long time been a destination for Ukrainians seeking jobs. Not only is it a neighbouring country, but the language barrier for Ukrainians is not a big obstacle. There are numerous workers and students from Ukraine speaking good Poli Read more

Forms of taxation on economic activity in Poland – entrepreneurs decide

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20 January 2017 is the deadline for entrepreneurs to choose the form of taxation for economic activity conducted in Poland. Polish fiscal system gives you the right to choose one of the four options: linear taxation, lump sum taxation on revenue, tax scale with tax rates 18% and 32% and tax card.   It is worth remembering the set deadline, as lack of decision on this issue means automatic preservation of the existing settlements method. A written statement needs to be submitted to the com Read more

47th World Economic Forum in Davos – a prelude to new investment in Poland

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During the 47th World Economic Forum in Davos numerous talks with much prospects for Polish business took place. On this occasion, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Development and Finance noted how fruitful the talks that took place during the last year’s event proved to be, as only a few months later a big investment connected with a GE and Lufthansa factory near Wrocław was launched in Poland.   Deputy Prime Minister Morawiecki announced he expects a similar effect after Read more

Payroll accounting & social insurance

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Payroll calculations is an inevitable part of doing business. If you decide to employ personnel, you need to remember about the obligations that come with it. Employers do not only need to pay out salaries or wages, but also need to make sure that they comply with all legal and tax obligations related to paying remuneration.   A substantial part of everyone’s salary goes to Social Insurance Institution, or ZUS. Founded in 1934, the body deals with all things related to work and retireme Read more

Poland breaks records on the energy market

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On the morning of 3rd of January, Poland broke a record of hourly net energy export, and several hours later another record of energy production from wind. For the first time, wind farms supplied over 5000 MW of energy to the consumers, which is 34 percent of the total energy demand in Poland.   Strong low pressure area over the Baltic Sea, called Alex, created the strongest Baltic storm in 15-20 years. Alex contributed to generating a lot of energy on the wind farms of Northern Europe. B Read more
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