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Investments in renewable energies
Renewable Energy Investments in Poland - A Practical Legal and Tax Guide for Foreign Investors
Development of Wind and Photovoltaic Projects | Perspective of Investors from DACH Countries | Status as of April 2026
Jakub Wysocki, Dr. Małgorzata Stępień
Current
Inauguration of the Polish Business Club at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Berlin
Eröffnung des Polnischen Business-Clubs in der Botschaft der Republik Polen in Berlin mit VON ZANTHIER & DACHOWSKI.
Dr. Anna Czerwoniec
Company law, company formation, restructuring
Company Formation in Poland - Costs and Setup Time Realistically Explained
How much does it really cost to set up a company in Poland? Overview of costs, duration, and typical price factors for German entrepreneurs.
Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal
Labour law and HR
Pay transparency is approaching, but Poland will miss the EU directive deadline
Pay transparency will be among the key topics for employers in 2026. The new rules are set to fundamentally transform recruitment practices, remuneration policies and the way organisations report gender pay gaps.
Paula Staszak-Urbańska
Investments in renewable energies
Wind farm in Poland – liability for occupational health and safety and damage – between strict liability and contractual regulation
The operation of a wind farm gives rise to multi-layered responsibility for safety — civil, administrative and criminal. Several entities are usually involved in the management of a wind farm: the owner, typically a special purpose vehicle, the operational manager and the technical service provider. The boundaries of their liability do not always follow directly from statutory provisions — to a large extent, they are shaped by the contract. Below, we set out the key rules.
Łukasz Błażejewski
Labour law and HR
The new rules on the National Labour Inspectorate are now in force. Time for an audit before the inspector arrives.
The Act of 11 March 2026 amending the Act on the National Labour Inspectorate and certain other acts, signed by the President, grants labour inspectors the power to determine the existence of an employment relationship by way of a unilateral administrative decision. The new provisions fundamentally reshape the legal landscape for employers relying on civil law contracts and B2B cooperation models.
Paula Staszak-Urbańska
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International Trade Forum 2026 in Zurich: discussions on Swiss companies’ expansion into Poland
Łukasz Dachowski, Managing Partner at VON ZANTHIER & DACHOWSKI, participated in the International Trade Forum 2026 in Zurich, organised by Switzerland Global Enterprise. The event provided an opportunity to speak with Swiss businesses about international expansion, supply chain resilience and the practical aspects of entering and operating in Poland.
Łukasz Dachowski
Current
Pay transparency 2026 in practice - a meeting for HR and business leaders in Poznań
On 5 May 2026, the meeting “Pay Transparency 2026: legal regulations and a practical case study for HR and business leaders” took place in Poznań. The event focused on preparing organisations for the implementation of new rules on pay transparency and equal pay.
Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal, Paula Staszak-Urbańska
Investment and commercial law
Starting a business in Poland - key legal and tax considerations for foreign investors
Poland remains one of the main expansion destinations for companies from the DACH region and other EU countries. The article presents practical legal and tax aspects of choosing the appropriate form of doing business in Poland, with particular focus on the limited liability company (sp. z o.o.).
Wojciech Paryś
Investment and commercial law
Accident Insurance Contribution - What It Is and How It Can Be Reduced
The accident insurance contribution is one of the mandatory components of employment costs. Although many entrepreneurs treat it as a levy over which they have no real control, in practice, it often turns out that this contribution is being paid at an excessive rate. A proper review of documentation may lead to its reduction — not only for the future, but even retroactively for up to five years.
Zofia Kwiatkowska