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From 1 January 2012, foreign entity performing business in Poland through a branch office will be required to complete a liquidation procedure, in accordance with the provisions of the Polish commercial companies code concerning the liquidation of a limited liability company, to close down its Polish branch.

The first thing a company should do if they are facing a potentially high risk litigation which threatens the existence of the company is approach an attorney who has the experience...

Poland is one of the strongest and fastest growing markets in the CEE region as well as being a popular direction for many foreign companies

As the Polish economy matures, Polish entities are more and more often becoming part of the world's business ecosystem.

The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, set to shape ESG disclosures in 2024 reports to be published in 2025, has companies and their CFOs on edge.

A major amendment to Polish commercial law entered into force on 13 October 2022. The amendment introduces the definition of a group of companies along with the rules concerning their management...

The process of registration of a shareholders’ resolution in a limited liability company can be suspended by obtaining an interim injunction before the court where the invalidation claim is to be filed, according to the Supreme Court.

Corporate criminal liability laws in Europe are evolving quickly and prosecutors and regulators across Europe are focusing increasingly on corporate misconduct in areas ranging from AML

Poland's mandatory e-invoicing system KSeF has encountered significant technical challenges since its phased rollout began in February 2026, affecting taxpayers' ability to meet compliance obligations.

The Provincial Administrative Court in Gliwice issued a judgment on 28 September 2015 (case no. I SA/ GL 583/15) in which it described the methodology of calculating the basis of assessment for the tax on civil law transactions...

Starting January 1, 2025, companies in the U.S. that fail to comply with FinCEN's requirements for reporting beneficial ownership information will face significant financial penalties.

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Polish accounting standards present fundamentally different approaches to recording business transactions and assessing a company's financial position. These differences significantly impact asset valuation, liability recognition, revenue timing, and ultimately how investors, banks, and business partners perceive a company's financial health and creditworthiness.

From 31 March 2009, a simpler process has been introduced for registering companies with the National Registry Court and other bodies.

The ownership threshold above which limits can be imposed on voting powers in joint stock companies has been lowered to 10% from 20% of the company's shares.

From 1 January 2009, businesses can enter into leases for fixed terms of up to 30 years.

On 8 January 2009, the minimum share capital required in limited liability companies has decreased to PLN 5,000 from PLN 50,000.