Vaccine Lottery in Poland and the Value of Paid Awards So Far

More than 3.6 million Poles have already registered for the National Vaccination Programme Lottery in Poland, launched on July 1, the state-owned lottery company announced on Monday.

The value of all prizes paid in the National Vaccination Program Lottery in Poland is almost PLN 3.8 million as the press office of Totalizator Sportowy (TS) has informed. another weekly lottery draw is planned for Wednesday, – TS press office also added. You can win cash or electric scooters.

According to the organizer of the lottery, by the end of Sunday, August 8, over 3.6 million eligible people were registered in the vaccine lottery. In turn, almost PLN 3.8 million is the value of all paid awards.

What are the Updates on the Lottery in Poland:

The vaccine lottery in Poland is an encouragement for people to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Everyone above the age of 18 who has undergone the entire vaccination procedure and has registered for the lottery by September 30 is eligible.

TS also indicated that on Wednesday, August 11, participants can take part in the second weekly draw with five prizes of PLN 50,000 (EUR 10,880) and 60 electric scooters to be won. The same prizes will be available for the next 10 weekly draws.

Last week, the first monthly draw in the vaccine lottery in Poland took place, where two Toyota Corolla cars and two prizes of 100,000 were drawn. The next monthly draw is scheduled for September 8, and the final draw will take place on October 6, and the winners will get two prizes – PLN 1 million each, as well as two Toyota C-HR cars.

The prizes won in the National Vaccination Program Lottery are exempt from income tax.

You can register via the Patient’s Internet Account on the website https://pacjent.gov.pl/ or by calling the National Immunization Program Helpline.

According to the regulations, prizes will be issued no later than January 31, 2022.

Totalizator Sportowy is a company fully owned by the State Treasury.

What This Means for Businesses in Poland

Tax policy changes in Poland have direct implications for both domestic and foreign-owned businesses. Companies operating in Poland must stay informed about regulatory developments to optimize their tax position and maintain compliance. The Polish tax system includes CIT (19% standard, 9% for small taxpayers), VAT (23% standard rate with reduced rates of 8% and 5%), and various sector-specific levies.

For international entrepreneurs and investors, understanding the Polish tax landscape is essential for business planning. Poland offers several attractive incentives including the Polish Investment Zone (up to 15 years of CIT exemption), R&D tax relief (up to 200% deduction), and the IP Box regime (5% effective CIT rate on qualified intellectual property income). Professional tax advisory can help identify the most beneficial structure for your specific situation.

The interplay between Polish domestic tax law and international tax treaties is particularly important for foreign-owned entities. Transfer pricing regulations, withholding tax provisions, and anti-avoidance rules (GAAR) require careful navigation to ensure both compliance and optimization.

If you are doing business in Poland or considering entering the Polish market, Zalewski Consulting can help. Learn more about our tax advisory services in Poland, or contact us for a free consultation.