Production and industry in Poland

The manufacturing and industrial sectors are subject to a range of Polish and EU regulations, including environmental, health and safety regulations, labour laws and quality standards. Companies must also comply with local and international trade standards and product liability regulations.

It is important to clearly define the terms of production, distribution and delivery, including product specifications, quality control and liability for defects. It is worth agreeing clauses on confidentiality, intellectual property protection and compliance with local and international laws in these terms and conditions. It is also important to ensure that dispute resolution mechanisms are in place.

Effective sobriety management is key to ensuring safety and operational efficiency. Our firm provides comprehensive sobriety policy implementation support, ranging from preventative measures to specific procedures for responding to violations. We work with our clients to create clear and understandable work rules and regulations that set out expectations and consequences for non-compliance. We offer to organise training and workshops for employees to raise awareness of risks.

Managing manufacturing property requires a thoughtful approach at every stage, from acquisition to long-term maintenance. Key practices include:

Choice of location: It is important that the location is chosen strategically, taking into account the available tax incentives (e.g.: support within the Polish investment zone), access to infrastructure, suppliers and markets

Purchase and construction: Before purchasing land or buildings, it is important to carry out a legal and technical analysis. This helps to avoid risks associated with possible legal problems or restrictions on the use of the property

Efficient management: Once construction work is complete, efficient management of the production plant includes regular inspections and maintenance work to ensure continuity of operations and minimise downtime

Risk management: Protecting investments through appropriate insurance and plans in the event of failure or other unexpected events is important to safeguard investments

Compliance with these points enables an effective response to the challenges of the market.

Tax exemption in the Polish investment zone is possible if the following conditions are met:

This is either an investment that has not yet been started (new investment) or a so-called reinvestment

The investment falls within the scope of activities for which public aid may be granted (including production and industry)

The entrepreneur fulfils the quantitative criteria (minimum investment)

The entrepreneur fulfils qualitative criteria (specific conditions to ensure economic or social sustainability)

Yes, foreign entrepreneurs have the option of applying for a VAT refund for purchases made in Poland. As a rule, an entrepreneur applying for such a refund may not make any sales in Poland (with the exception, for example, of a delivery with assembly, which is carried out under the tax liability of the recipient of the service) and must submit the application for a tax refund by the end of September of the following year at the latest.

The automation allowance allows an additional deduction from the tax base of 50% of the costs incurred for automation. In practice, the allowance allows 150% of the deductible costs to be taken into account. The costs include industrial work or the associated costs for training services.

The most important aspects of supply chain management include ensuring supply reliability, minimising the risk of downtime, managing supplier relationships, optimising costs and complying with legal and commercial regulations. Effective supply chain management enables smooth business operations and customer satisfaction.

HR management in the manufacturing industry includes hiring qualified employees, organising training and professional development, ensuring safe working conditions and motivating the team to achieve high performance. Compliance with labour law and maintaining a positive corporate culture are also of central importance.