Central Register of Beneficial Owners (CRBR) has been active in Poland since October 13, 2019, launched by the Ministry of Finance. In this article, we explain what the register is for, who is obligated to submit information, and what risks come with non-compliance. What is the CRBR? The CRBR is an online, publicly accessible register…
The Polish Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy has proposed an amendment to the Labour Code that provides changes to how the length of service is calculated. If adopted, the new regulations—expected to take effect in 2026—would expand the definition to include periods of work under civil law contracts and self-employment. Why does expanding…
Starting June 1, 2025, a comprehensive set of regulations will come into effect, significantly changing the rules for hiring foreigners in Poland. The legislative reform covers both the legalization process for foreigners’ stay and work, as well as new obligations for employers and employment agencies. What changes from June 1, 2025? The changes are based…
More and more entrepreneurs in Poland are combining multiple sources of income — full-time employment, freelance contracts, pensions, and company ownership. However, contributions and multiple income sources often leads to what is known as a multiple titles to social security insurance. If you are managing more than one income stream, it is essential to understand how…
On February 25, 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a landmark judgment in case C-277/24, which may profoundly reshape the liability of board members for tax debts of companies they once managed. Background of the case The case originated when a former board member of a limited liability company was…
Modern business environments often rely on long-term collaborations between companies. Regular deliveries or recurring services can be classified as continuous services. Due to many complexities of regulations and the diversity of cases, many entrepreneurs choose to seek accounting services. What are the continuous services? Continuous services involve successive payment or settlement periods. Businesses can settle…
If you are an entrepreneur in Poland, May 20, 2025, is a date to remember. This is the deadline for submitting the annual settlement of health contributions for the year 2024. Who is required to file the annual settlement? The obligation applies to contribution payers (entrepreneurs) who in 2024 were taxed under one of the…
If you run a business and struggle with late payments from clients, remember that in the case of outstanding receivables, you can benefit from bad debt relief – a tool that allows you to reduce your taxable income and income tax. What is bad debt relief? Bad debt relief is a mechanism that allows entrepreneurs…
Starting 28th of June 2025, many businesses across the European Union will be required to align their products and services with new accessibility standards, as the European Accessibility Act (EAA) comes into effect. What is the European Accessibility Act? The European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) is an EU directive aimed at harmonizing accessibility requirements…
Equal pay for women and men is a fundamental principle of labour law in the European Union. On May 10, 2023, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Directive (EU) 2023/970, aimed at reinforcing the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. Member States, including Poland, are required to implement…
