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Labour law and HR
Conclusions from the holiday period for employers: the protection of employees' private time during leave
Pracuj.pl survey from August 6, 2025 (https://media.pracuj.pl/415586-granice-przekroczone-37-pracownikow-zrezygnowalo-z-pracy-przez-brak-poszanowania-czasu-prywatnego), shows that as many as 37% of employees resigned from their jobs due to a lack of respect for their private time. With the end of the holiday season, it is a good moment to summarize the most important regulations of the Labor Code concerning the rights and obligations of both parties in relation to vacation leave.
Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal
VAT Compliance
Taxes for a Polish LLC – An Overview for German Companies
Setting up a Polish LLC is an attractive opportunity for German entrepreneurs – but success requires getting taxes right from day one. Our overview highlights key aspects such as CIT, VAT, and withholding tax.
Dr. Małgorzata Stępień
Mergers and acquisitions
Commercial register in Poland – insight and significance for SMEs and due diligence
The National Court Register (KRS) is a central database containing information about companies, which is important for ensuring transparency and legal certainty in business transactions. This article discusses the specifics of the Polish register, its importance in the due diligence process, and practical aspects for foreign companies operating in Poland.
Dr. jur. Jan Muszyński
Investment and commercial law
KRS in Practice: Polish Commercial Register for Free – Checklist for Compliance and Secure Research
The Polish Commercial Register (KRS) is a vital source of information for anyone seeking to establish and verify trustworthy business contacts in Poland. Our practical checklist provides step-by-step guidance on how to quickly, freely, and compliantly access key company information online and avoid common pitfalls.
Dr. jur. Jan Muszyński
VAT Compliance
VAT compliance as part of an expansion strategy – what every CFO should know
International expansion opens up new opportunities but also requires adapting to local tax realities. This is particularly important when it comes to Value Added Tax (VAT), which in Poland follows different rules than in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.
Dr. Małgorzata Stępień
Investment and commercial law
Email and Contract Validity – When is Electronic Correspondence Sufficient to Conclude a Contract, and When Is It Not?
In the era of digitalization, key terms of cooperation are increasingly agreed upon electronically, including via email, SMS, or messaging apps. This raises the question: can contracts be effectively concluded in this way, and when is a written or special form required?
Ludomira Kasprzak
Labour law and HR
Workplace bullying – what will the new regulations change and how to prepare your company
The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy has presented a new version of a draft amendment to the regulations on mobbing, which aims to clarify the definition and raise the standards of employee protection. The changes will affect employers' obligations in terms of prevention, documentation and liability, as well as the minimum level of compensation.
Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal
Labour law and HR
Pay transparency in Poland – one month after publication
It’s been a month since the amendment to the Polish Labour Code introducing pay transparency obligations was published. Now is the time to review what’s changing — and how to get ready.
Paula Staszak-Urbańska
Labour law and HR
Summary of the Webinar: Pay Transparency 2026 – What Should the Management Board and CFO Know Already Today?
The EU Pay Transparency Directive will come into force in June 2026, but it is already raising many questions and concerns. During the expert webinar, we discussed how to effectively and consciously prepare your organization for the upcoming changes.
Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal, Paula Staszak-Urbańska
Investments in renewable energy sources
NON-MARKET REDISPATCH – A STABILISATION MECHANISM OR A ROOM FOR ABUSE?
The issue of non-market redispatch of electricity from renewable energy sources is an increasing concern, affecting the profitability and development of the RES sector in Poland. As a result of forced production curtailments, producers are incurring significant financial losses, prompting them to explore legal avenues for claiming compensation.
Justyna Loretańska