Buy a Polish Company with Concession or License
Acquire a Licensed Polish Operating Company
Polish company with concession — non-financial regulated entities available for acquisition. A Polish company with concession or license is the route for buyers needing fast access to regulated activity in energy (URE concessions), liquid fuel trading, transport (GITD), and other concession-regulated sectors.
Due to the growing interest of foreign investors in licensed activities or business in Poland we are also offering full support and assistance with the process of obtaining licenses or concessions. We provide our clients with companies that already posses a concession or a license to operate within the restricted industry in Poland as well. Company with license (natural gas trading license, energy trading license, etc) in Poland is a very important asset for foreign investors. Therefore the choice of the best and most professional supplier is the most crucial.
Companies with concessions / Business in Poland:
- Company with OPC concession – liquid fuels trading license,
- Company with OPG concession – natural gas trading license,
- Company with OEE concession – electricity/energy trading license,
- Company with license from the International Road Transport
- Company with license for the International Carriage of Persons
- Company with shipping license (spedycja)
- Company licensed for the National Road Transport
- company with shale gas license in Poland,
- Company with concession for Production of Electricity,
- Company with currency trading license in Poland,
- Company with payment institution SPI or PI authorization in Poland.
- Company with license to operate casinos in Poland.
Licensed business in Poland
According to the Polish Act on Freedom of Economic Activity obtaining a license is required to pursuit economic activities in the following areas:
- prospecting, exploration of hydrocarbon and solid mineral of mining property, extracting minerals from deposits, underground tank storage of substances and underground storage of waste,
- the manufacture and trade of explosives, arms and ammunition and technology for military or police purposes,
- manufacturing, processing, storage, transmission, distribution and trade of fuels and energy.
- protection of persons and property,
- distribution of radio and television programs, with the exception of programs that are distributed exclusively in the computer system and are not distributed terrestrial, satellite or cable networks,
- air transport,
- casino operation.
In order to operate within the above listed industries a foreign investor needs a company with concession in Poland.
Your company with license or Business in Poland
If you are interested in Polish companies with concessions or licenses please feel free to contact us. We already helped many foreign investors in successful launching of licensed business activity. In 2015 Polish energy trading market or natural gas trading market was booming and those two sectors can become a field of very profitable investment. We will be more than happy to arrange for you the whole process of obtaining a license to have business in Poland and provide you with a company with license in Poland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of concessions and licences are available in Poland?
Available licences include: transport (road freight, passenger), energy trading, alcohol (wholesale and retail), pharmaceutical, telecommunications, broadcasting, waste management, and various other regulated activities requiring government concessions under Polish law.
Can I buy a company that already has a concession?
Yes. Acquiring a company with an existing concession or licence transfers the authorization to the new owner along with the legal entity. However, the relevant authority must be notified, and the new owners must meet the fit-and-proper requirements for that specific licence.
How long does it take to obtain a new concession in Poland?
Timelines vary significantly: transport licences (2-4 weeks), energy concessions (3-6 months), alcohol licences (1-3 months). Acquiring an existing company with the licence already in place is often faster than applying from scratch.
Content prepared by the Zalewski Consulting licensing team. Reviewed for accuracy as of 2026.
Non-Financial Polish Concessions & Licenses We Handle
This page covers non-financial licenses and concessions — Polish regulatory authorisations for activities in energy, fuel, transport, and other regulated sectors. For financial licenses (EMI, API, SPI, VASP, crypto, forex, gaming), see our dedicated pages in our services.
Energy Trading Concessions (URE — Urząd Regulacji Energetyki)
- Electricity trading concession (OEE) — required to trade electricity in Poland
- Gas trading concession (OPG) — required to trade natural gas
- Heat distribution and trading concessions — for district heating operators
- Renewable energy concessions — for RES producers above threshold capacity
URE concessions require demonstrated financial capacity, operational infrastructure, and compliance frameworks. Fresh applications take 3–6 months. Acquisition of a company with an existing concession transfers within the change-of-control notification period (30–60 days typical).
Fuel Trading Licenses
- Liquid fuels trading concession (OPC) — URE-issued, required for trading in gasoline, diesel, heating oil, LPG, and related petroleum products
- Biofuels trading concession
- LPG trading and distribution — with specific storage, transport, and safety requirements
Liquid fuel licensing in Poland involves significant security deposits (zabezpieczenie majątkowe), strict compliance with fuel quality regulations, and ongoing reporting to URE and the tax administration. Licensed entities with clean operational history are sought-after acquisition targets.
Transport Licenses
- International road freight transport license — required for EU/international cargo
- Domestic road freight license — for Polish internal freight
- Passenger transport licenses — bus, coach, licensed taxi, app-based ride services
- Rail freight operator license — UTK (Urząd Transportu Kolejowego) — required for rail freight
- Transport forwarder license
Environmental Permits
- Waste management permits — BDO registration plus specific waste-processing authorisations
- Hazardous substance handling authorisations
- Water resource permits — for industrial water use, discharge, and abstraction
Other Regulated Activities
- Alcohol wholesale licenses
- Tobacco wholesale licenses
- Security services license — required for private security firms
- Detective services license
- Arms and ammunition trading — requires MSW (Ministry of Interior) authorisation
- Employment agency registration
- Travel agency license
Why Buy a Licensed Polish Company Instead of Applying?
- Speed. Fresh applications for URE concessions or transport licenses typically take 3–6 months. Acquiring an existing licensed company moves within change-of-control notification timelines (typically 30–60 days).
- Track record. Some licenses (particularly fuel and transport) require demonstrated operational capacity. An established entity satisfies this better than a newly formed company.
- Infrastructure in place. Operating entities come with required deposits, insurance, compliance framework, and sometimes physical infrastructure.
- Regulator relationships. Established entities have existing regulator contact and reporting history.
Acquisition Process
Non-financial concession acquisitions follow standard M&A structure: NDA, due diligence (concession validity, compliance history, operational status), share purchase agreement, change-of-control notification to the relevant regulator (URE for energy/fuel, GITD for transport, etc.), closing, and integration.
Due diligence focus areas differ by sector — fuel trading requires deposit review, storage infrastructure verification, and tax compliance audit; energy trading requires contract portfolio analysis and regulatory reporting review; transport requires fleet and driver documentation verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a concession and a license in Polish law?
A concession (koncesja) is a specific type of authorisation required for particular activities listed in the Business Activity Act, issued by the relevant regulator for a defined period. A license (licencja or zezwolenie) is a broader term for regulatory permission. In practice, both terms are used interchangeably in business context.
Can I acquire a Polish fuel trading company?
Yes — liquid fuels trading concessions (OPC) are acquirable through share purchase. The URE must be notified of the change of control. Due diligence is intensive given the complex compliance requirements (deposits, fuel quality, excise tax).
How long does a URE concession transfer take?
Change-of-control notifications to URE typically complete within 30–60 days. URE may request additional information on new shareholders’ financial capacity and operational plans.
Do you handle transport license acquisitions?
Yes — international and domestic road freight, passenger transport, and specialised transport licenses. Transport licensing is administered by GITD (Główny Inspektorat Transportu Drogowego) for road; UTK for rail.
Can foreign buyers acquire Polish concession-holding companies?
Yes. Some sectors have specific foreign ownership rules or strategic-sector review processes (defence-related, certain infrastructure) — we assess jurisdiction-specific requirements during scoping.
Related Polish Business Services
- Company Formation in Poland — register a new sp. z o.o.
- Ready-Made Shelf Companies — Polish sp. z o.o. entities
- Aged Shelf Companies — older Polish entities with KRS history
- Legal Advisory — concession application and compliance support
Looking for a Polish company with a specific concession or license? Contact us with your target activity sector. For financial-services licensing (crypto, payments, fintech), see our dedicated pages.
