201601.11
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Netflix available in Poland

Big news for Polish movie and TV lovers came up on Wednesday, as the American streaming favourite Netflix opens up for the Polish public. The company has just became available in Poland, thanks to a move to expand the reach of the online service to 130 new countries. This means that Netflix is on this…

201601.08
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New regulation – restructuring law act

On 1 January 2016 a new restructuring law act came into force, which is to execute the so-called “new chance politics” The goal of the newly introduced regulation is to, among others, protect entrepreneurship, workplaces, employees and creditors in case of emerging financial problems for companies. The aim of the new restructuring law, according to…

201601.06
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Unemployment going down in 1-3Q 2015

Główny Urząd Statystyczny (Central Statistical Office) has recently issued its publication on the condition of the Polish labour market, “Employment, wages, and salaries in national economy in I-III quarters of 2015”. The document presents the current numbers of the employed, juxtaposing the data with the information from 2014. The publication is prepared based on mandatory…

201601.04
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New tax to hit Polish banks in 2016

A big change is coming up in 2016 for the banks and some other financial institutions operating in Poland, as Polish Sejm (lower chamber of the Parliament) has just passed a bill introducing a new tax. February 2016 will be the first month of functioning of the new levy. It will affect home banks, foreign…

201512.30
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New Dart passenger trains set off the track

Polish rail took a step forward yesterday, as some brand-new electric trains departed from Warsaw to Lublin on their first journey. Passengers will enjoy new level of comfort and reach their destinations faster than before. PKP Intercity, a Polish long-distance passenger carrier, introduced the new Dart EMU trains in their latest timetable for 2016. The…

201512.28
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Amazon to build up presence in Poland

Kerry Person, Director of Operations at Amazon Polska, shared the information that the Seattle retail giant plans to expand its presence in Europe, including Poland, as PAP (Polish Press Agency) informs. Although Polish customers are still waiting for a Polish-language Amazon site, the company has been present in Poland for some time. Amazon started investing…

201507.02
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Biggest investment in the world in Poland?

UAE based company Emmar – whose owner Mohamed Allabar has visited Poland together with ruler of Dubai Muhammad ibn Raszid al-Maktuma has announced its plans for a biggest investment in the world in Poland. Many major Polish cities has submitted their offers. However the company has confirmed that capital city of Warsaw is no. 1…

201412.01
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Changes in the Company Registry Law in Poland – 1.12.2014

Starting from first of December 2014 there will be the following changes in the company registry in Poland: 1. NIP and REGON numbers will be assigned by the KRS instead of tax office and statistical office. 2. Only one notary deed with Articles of Association should be submitted to the KRS when registering new company….