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Labour law
Termination of an employment contract without notice by an employee
Terminating an employment contract without observing the notice period is an option available not only to employers but also to employees. This immediate termination of the employment relationship can be used, for example, in cases where the employer commits a serious breach of fundamental obligations towards the employee. It’s important to note that in such situations, the employee is entitled to compensation.
Maria Aleksiejak
VAT Compliance
Fuel cards and VAT
Taxpayers using fuel cards are unsure when they will be entitled to deduct VAT and when their purchase of fuel will be exempt from this tax. The problem relates to the lack of clarity regarding the classification of such purchase as a supply of goods or provision of a financial service. The Ministry of Finance, after long consultations, issued on 16 February 2021 a general ruling concerning transactions performed with the use of the so-called fuel cards. The interpretation was intended to finally clarify doubts of taxpayers as to when refuelling with fuel cards is a supply of goods and when it is a service. The general ruling is based on the jurisprudence of the CJEU, including the most recent CJEU judgment of 2019 ref. C-235/18 vs. Vega International Car Transport and Logistics – Trading GmbH and the most recent polish jurisprudence.
Dominika Zbonik
Investment and commercial law
On November 21, 2024, the second webinar in our series "Academy for Production. Law | Taxes | Accounting" took place. During the meeting, we discussed the topic "Property Tax in the Manufacturing Industry. New Rules from 2025. What Should You Know?"
Am 21. November 2024 fand das zweite Webinar im Rahmen unserer Reihe „Akademie für die Produktion. Recht | Steuern | Buchhaltung“ statt. Während des Treffens haben wir das Thema „Grundsteuer in der Produktionsbranche. Neue Regelungen ab 2025. Was ist zu beachten?“ besprochen.
Wojciech Paryś
Investment and commercial law
Is "Safe Harbour" Really a Safe Haven?
Shareholders often face the choice of how to finance their company. Often, granting a loan seems like the simplest solution. However, in recent years, one may wonder whether this is actually optimal. In this article, we will briefly discuss two internal financing methods for a company. I will compare contributions and loans, focusing on limited liability companies (LLC).
Wojciech Paryś
Mergers and acquisitions
Successful reorganisation of a German heavy machinery manufacturer on the Polish market
Our law firm supported a German manufacturer of heavy machinery in its reorganisation on the Polish market with the aim of creating an optimal organisational structure. The project included assistance in the merger of companies and the implementation of important organisational changes, including the "Squeeze Out" - the purchase of shares in the company. The most important measures we have taken:
Dr. jur. Jan Muszyński
Mergers and acquisitions
Exclusion of a shareholder as an instrument for dispute resolution in a renewable energy group of companies
Conflicts between shareholders can significantly affect the functioning and development of companies, especially in such an innovative industry as renewable energy. We present a case in which our law firm assisted in resolving a dispute between German and Polish shareholders by deciding to forcibly exclude a shareholder whose actions were hindering the functioning of the companies. The most important measures we have taken: Die wichtigsten Maßnahmen, die wir ergriffen haben:
Dr. jur. Jan Muszyński
Fusionen und Übernahmen
Ending a shareholder dispute in the food industry
Conflicts between shareholders can paralyse the growth of a company, especially in a sector as dynamic as the food industry. We present one of the many cases in which our law firm helped resolve a long-standing conflict between Polish and German partners of a Polish food company, opening the door to stable growth and new opportunities. The most important measures we have taken:
Dr. jur. Jan Muszyński
Investment and commercial law
Beware of Statute of Limitations – Invoices from 2022 May Expire by the End of December 2024
By the end of 2024, invoices from 2022 may expire – learn how to prevent limitation periods and recover your money effectively. In this article, we explain what the statute of limitations means, how limitation periods for invoice claims work, and what steps you can take to recover your money. In diesem Artikel erklären wir, was Verjährung bedeutet, wie Verjährungsfristen für Rechnungsforderungen funktionieren und welche Schritte Sie unternehmen können, um Ihr Geld zurückzubekommen.
Wojciech Paryś
Labour Law and HR
Equal work, different pay. More than 200,000 as payment to employee for wage discrimination in organisation
You are invited to read the latest analysis of the Polish Supreme Court judgment (case number I PK 100/12) by lawyer Zofia Kwiatkowska. From the article, you will find out why the employer had to pay the employee more than 200,000 compensation for wage discrimination and what influenced it.
Zofia Kwiatkowska
VAT Compliance
White list of VAT taxpayers – an effective tool to verify contractors
The white list is a search engine that has been successfully operating since 2019. Ignorance of the rules regarding its operation may result in sanctions, so it is worth learning how this register works.
Aleksandra Philips