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Force Majeure in Poland – definition Although the term force majeure appears in numerous legal acts, there is no explicit definition of this concept in Polish legislation. However, the well-established case law of the courts and the views of legal scholars indicate three key criteria that must be met for an event to be considered […] Read More

What Is VAT and When Does It Apply in Poland? Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax added to the price of goods and services. In Poland, VAT applies to: Supply of goods and services for consideration within Poland, Export of goods to non-EU countries, Import of goods from abroad, Intra-Community acquisition of goods, […] Read More

Poland’s rapidly growing fintech ecosystem presents significant partnership and investment opportunities for UK financial services companies… Read More

Significant changes to Poland’s immigration and employment laws came into force on June 1, 2025. These reforms bring new obligations for both employers and foreign nationals, aimed at tightening controls, improving compliance, and fully digitalizing the employment legalization process. The key changes result from several new legislative acts adopted earlier this year, including amendments to […] Read More

The deadline for fulfilling reporting in Poland obligations is approaching. In order to avoid mistakes, it is useful to know how to properly prepare the reporting documents and what the consequences are for not submitting them, as discussed in this article. It is worth remembering that Polish companies are subject to mandatory reporting from very […] Read More

We are pleased to share with you the report “New tailwinds for issuers. Key changes introduced by the Listing Act”. ? Link to the publication In October 2024, the EU Council adopted the EU Listing Act, which entered into force on December 4, 2024. The Listing Act is a pivotal step towards making the EU capital […] Read More

Ending an employment relationship is never easy – and doing it right is especially important when you’re operating in a different legal environment. This guide was created with BPCC members in mind, to help foreign employers better understand how employment termination works under Polish law and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you’re considering ending a contract […] Read More

Ending an employment relationship is never easy – and doing it right is especially important when you’re operating in a different legal environment. This guide was created with BPCC members in mind, to help foreign employers better understand how employment termination works under Polish law and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you’re considering ending a contract […] Read More

The big picture for UK and foreign investors interested in Poland. Key macroeconomic indicators updated monthly.  [GUS = Główny Urząd Statistyczny – Statistics Poland] CPI inflation (y/y, Mar 25, GUS, preliminary) 4.9% Unemployment (claimant rate Feb 25, GUS) 5.4% Unemployment (econ. inactive, Eurostat, Jan 25) 2.6% GDP growth 2023 (y/y GUS, final) 0.1% GDP growth […] Read More

Key points: Dealmaking in the CEE region is increasingly buoyant. Transaction volume was up last year, and market conditions show potential for more deals to be done. The International Monetary Fund forecasts that European emerging market economies are anticipated to grow by 3.1% in 2025, compared with 1.4% in Europe’s advanced economies. Emerging Europe to […] Read More

As commercial real estate evolves to meet sustainability goals, rooftop solar systems are becoming a key solution for property owners and tenants alike. With the increasing demand for energy efficiency and the push toward decarbonization, rooftop solar solutions offer significant environmental, economic, and strategic benefits for the real estate sector. New report Harnessing Your Rooftop: […] Read More

CPI inflation (y/y, Nov 24, GUS, final) 4.7% Unemployment (claimant rate Nov 24, GUS) 5.0% Unemployment (econ. inactive, Eurostat, Oct 24) 3.1% GDP growth 2023 (y/y GUS, final) 0.1% GDP growth latest (y/y to Q3 24 preliminary, GUS) 2.7% GDP growth 2025 forecast (OECD, Dec 24) 3.4% Retail sales (y/y to Nov 24, GUS) 3.1% […] Read More

1.2 billion sq m of space is required globally in the next decade to satisfy growing demand for the top three ‘alternative’ property sectors, says Savills, providing a major opportunity for investors. The international real estate advisor has crunched the numbers for the care home, purpose-built student housing (PBSA) and data centre markets across 13 […] Read More