After the ECJ ruling, it will be harder for the Polish tax office to refuse the refund of overpaid VAT

It will not be as easy for tax authorities to deny a taxpayer a VAT refund for overpayments resulting from transactions made with consumers. On March 21, 2024, the...

Poland’s Deposit System for Beverage Containers Approved: Key Changes to Take Effect in 2025

The special parliamentary subcommittee has accepted, with amendments, the draft amendment to the act...

Company controlled by the French government breaches Polish law and exposes Polish State Treasury to major tax losses

The Association for the Fight Against the Grey Zone of Games and Mutual Bets...

Tax Authorities Target B2B Contracts with Former Employers: Risk of Back Taxes and Legal Consequences for Businesses

The Tax Authority is fighting against the so-called, fictitious self-employment, treating B2B contracts as...

President of UODO asks Border Guard about unauthorized use of PESEL database

The President of the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) in Poland has raised questions...

Polish entrepreneurs spend an average of 334 hours annually on tax formalities

The dynamically changing tax regulations in recent years have significantly impacted the fulfillment of tax obligations in Polish enterprises. Poland has the second most...

Only 25% of Polish Companies Prepared for Upcoming ESG Reporting Requirements

Data from the latest Ayming Polska report indicates that only 25% of surveyed companies have implemented ESG reporting standards in line with the CSRD...

Changes to Polish Police Information System Legislation Required After CJEU Ruling

The CJEU ruling in case C-118/22 necessitates reconsideration of the Act on the Police of April 6, 1990, specifically concerning the regulations governing the...

Impact of the CJEU Ruling on Polish Laws Regarding Compensation Claims for Data Breaches

The ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on April 11, 2024, in case C-741/21 GP/juris GmbH has sparked discussions...

Polish Authorities Intensify Inspections: Over Half of Customs and Tax Audits Reveal Irregularities

In the past six years, Polish customs and tax offices have conducted over 6,000 post-import audits, with more than half uncovering irregularities. The audited...

The Ministry of Health aims to ban the sale of menthol cartridges for tobacco heaters. According to experts, this will lead to an increase...

The latest legislative proposals from the Ministry of Health could disrupt the declining trend in the gray market, which reached a historic low in...

European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Ruling on Surveillance in Poland

On May 28, 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on the case of Pietrzak, Bychawska-Siniarska and Others v. Poland (applications no....

New Regulation Impedes Warehouse Construction in Poland

The government is hindering the logistics industry. Changes introduced at the last minute, after public consultations, in the regulation by the Minister of Development...

The Sejm passed the whistleblower protection act

On Thursday, May 23rd, the Sejm passed the Whistleblower Protection Act, aimed at protecting individuals who report violations of the law, regardless of the...

Preparing for Pay Transparency: Directive 2023/970 and Its Implications for Employers

Directive 2023/970 will come into effect on June 7, 2026. Organizations should start preparing for its implementation now, especially those employing over 150 workers....

EU Court Denies Registration of “Pablo Escobar” Trademark

The EU Court has refused the registration of the word mark "Pablo Escobar" as an EU trademark, deeming it contrary to public order and...

Companies in Poland Lagging in ESG Reporting – Only 19% Ready for New EU Requirements

48% of surveyed companies declare that they have previously published ESG reports. However, only 19% are technologically prepared to meet the challenge of sustainable...

Council of Ministers Approves Bill to Enhance Consumer Class Action Lawsuits

The Council of Ministers has approved a draft bill amending the Act on Pursuing Claims in Group Proceedings and certain other acts. The draft,...

Rise in Divorce Filings in Poland: Over 21,000 Cases in the First Quarter of 2024

According to data from 47 regional courts across Poland, more than 21,100 divorce filings were recorded in the first quarter of 2024. This represents...

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