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The role of settlement in the debt collection process—is it always worth negotiating?

A settlement is a solution that is increasingly being used by both creditors and debtors in the debt collection process. Concluding a settlement involves reaching an agreement that satisfies both parties and avoids lengthy and costly court proceedings or enforcement.

Ludomira Kasprzak, Krzysztof Łakomski

24.10.2025
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Investment and commercial law

SINGLE-MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IN POLAND: IS IT POSSIBLE? PRACTICE, RISKS, ALTERNATIVES

A single-member limited liability company is a solution that allows an entrepreneur to operate as a capital company without the need for additional shareholders. In this article, we discuss how such a company functions in practice, what risks it entails, and when it is worth considering alternatives.

Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal

23.10.2025
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Investment and commercial law

Setting up a limited liability company (sp. z o.o.) in Poland: step-by-step guide for German investors

For years, Poland has attracted the attention of foreign investors by offering a competitive market and stable business conditions. In this article, we present the procedure for establishing a limited liability company – the most commonly chosen legal form of doing business in Poland.

Katarzyna Kowalewska-Glegoła, LL.M.

23.10.2025
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Investment and commercial law

Starting a Business in Poland – A Practical Guide for German Investors

Are you planning to start a business in Poland? In this article, we clearly explain step by step how the company formation process works, what to pay attention to, and which formalities await investors, especially from Germany and other EU countries.

Katarzyna Kowalewska-Glegoła, LL.M.

20.10.2025
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Investment and commercial law

MEMBER OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD IN POLAND – APPOINTMENT, REPRESENTATION, LIABILITY

Serving as a member of a company's management board is not only prestigious but also involves several legal obligations and responsibilities. In this article, we explain how the management board is appointed in Poland, what the rules of company representation are, and to what extent board members are liable.

Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal

20.10.2025
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Company law, company formation, transformations

Sp. z o.o. in Poland: opportunities, risks and legal requirements

More and more German companies are considering locations in Poland – due to low operating costs, EU subsidies and geostrategic advantages. A common option is to establish a Sp. z o.o., the Polish equivalent of a limited liability company. However, many entrepreneurs underestimate the legal differences compared to German GmbH law. What are the requirements? What tax rules need to be observed? And how can a company be safely established from abroad? This article provides a practical overview from the perspective of a German-speaking law firm based in Poland.

Wojciech Paryś

16.10.2025
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Investment and commercial law

Establishing a limited liability company in Poland – What you need to know

Increasingly, German entrepreneurs and investors are turning their attention to Poland. The country is considered one of the most dynamic economic areas in Central and Eastern Europe, is a member of the EU and a direct neighbor of Germany. Anyone wishing to set up a limited liability company in Poland benefits not only from legal advantages, but above all from economic opportunities: a large domestic market, attractive support programs and a competitive cost environment. This article is not about legal details, but about the strategic and practical reasons why it is worth setting up a company – and what entrepreneurs should pay attention to. In diesem Beitrag geht es nicht um juristische Details, sondern um die strategischen und praktischen Gründe, warum sich die Gründung lohnt – und worauf Unternehmer achten sollten. In diesem Beitrag geht es nicht um juristische Details, sondern um die strategischen und praktischen Gründe, warum sich die Gründung lohnt – und worauf Unternehmer achten sollten.

Wojciech Paryś

16.10.2025
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Investment and commercial law

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY VS. SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP / LIMITED PARTNERSHIP – WHICH LEGAL FORM IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Choosing the right legal form of business is a fundamental step on the path to starting your own company and marks the beginning of every entrepreneurial journey. Understanding the differences between the most popular options not only helps to limit potential risks but also increases your chances of market success and future business growth.

Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal

06.10.2025
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Investment and commercial law

SP. Z O.O. EXPLAINED – MEANING, LEGAL FORM, DIFFERENCES FROM GMBH

A limited liability company (sp. z o.o.) is a business form that continues to enjoy enduring popularity in Poland among both new and experienced entrepreneurs. Thanks to the advantageous combination of limited liability for shareholders and relatively low entry barriers, a sp. z o.o. offers an attractive alternative to other types of companies and sole proprietorships.

Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal

26.09.2025
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Labour law and HR

Time for Equal Pay! Join us for the 5th edition of the “Praktycy dla HR” conference.

We are delighted to invite you to the fifth anniversary edition of the “Praktycy dla HR” conference, which will take place online on 26 November 2025. It is a great pleasure for us that, once again, we can meet with you—HR professionals, lawyers, and representatives of business, public administration, and non-governmental organizations—to discuss the challenges of today’s labor market together.

Paula Staszak-Urbańska, Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal

23.09.2025
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