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Complete guide: entity types, registration, costs, taxes, labor laws, and break-even analysis
~45 days
Setup Time
~$275
Setup Cost
19%
Corporate Tax
100%
Foreign Ownership
#40
Ease of Business
| Entity | Min Capital | Foreign % | Liability | Min Shareholders | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Limited Liability Company (Sp. z o.o.) Spolka z ograniczona odpowiedzialnoscia | 1,200 PLN | 100% | Limited | 1 | Most common entity for foreign investors - low capital, flexible structure |
Joint Stock Company (S.A.) Spolka Akcyjna | 100,000 PLN | 100% | Limited | 1 | Large companies, those planning an IPO on the Warsaw Stock Exchange |
Simple Joint Stock Company (P.S.A.) Prosta Spolka Akcyjna | 1 PLN | 100% | Limited | 1 | Startups and innovative ventures - very low capital, flexible share structure introduced in 2021 |
Branch Office | None | 100% | Unlimited | 0 | Foreign companies operating in Poland in the same scope as their parent company |
Register via S24 Online System
Use the S24 online portal to register the company electronically with a model constitution - available 24/7
0-1 days
~$75
National Court Register (KRS)
Register in KRS
Court enters company into the National Court Register and assigns KRS number
1-7 days
~$150
National Court Register (KRS)
Obtain NIP and REGON
Tax identification number (NIP) and statistical number (REGON) are assigned automatically upon KRS registration
0-3 days
Free
Tax Office / GUS
Register for VAT
Submit VAT-R form to the tax office to register as a VAT payer
1-7 days
Free
Tax Office
Open Corporate Bank Account
Open a business account at a Polish bank (PKO BP, mBank, ING) - required for capital deposit
3-10 days
Free
Commercial Bank
Register for ZUS Social Insurance
Register the company and employees with Social Insurance Institution within 7 days of hiring
1-3 days
Free
ZUS (Social Insurance Institution)
Notify CEIDG or UDT as Required
Register for specific business activity permits or notifications depending on industry
3-14 days
~$50
Relevant Authority
$1050/mo
Minimum Wage
$1800/mo
Average Wage
40 hrs/week
Work Hours
26 days/year
Paid Leave
1 weeks/year
Severance
19.48% of salary
Employer Social Security
13.71% of salary
Employee Social Security
Required
Foreign Worker Permit
Foreign Worker Quota: Simplified procedure for Ukrainian nationals. EU/EEA citizens exempt. Labour market test required for others.
Work Permit Process: Employer applies for work permit through the Voivodeship Office. Simplified declaration procedure available for some nationalities.
#40/190
Ease of Business Rank
6 days
Starting a Business
33 days
Registering Property
685 days
Enforcing Contracts
56/100
Corruption Perception
87%
Internet Penetration
PLN
Currency
UTC+1
Time Zone
14
Retail (months)
12
F&B (months)
10
Tech (months)
22
Manufacturing (months)
8
Services (months)