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Investment and commercial law
Legal forms of running a business in Poland – an overview
In this article, we present the key legal forms of companies in Poland, outline their advantages and disadvantages, and offer tips on which structures are particularly suitable for founders and investors.
Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal
Mergers and acquisitions
Buying a Business in Poland – Due Diligence, Contract Models & Key Factors for Investors from Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Buying a company in Poland is becoming an increasingly attractive strategy for investors from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This article outlines transaction types, essential acquisition steps, and what to look for when choosing the purchase model and during due diligence.
Dr. jur. Jan Muszyński
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