New rules governing Special Economic Zones in Poland
New rules governing special economic zones and state aid procedures in Poland are on the horizon
On 20 February 2018, the Polish Council of Ministers...
Who will gain and who will lose out on the amended pharmaceutical law?
Poland has approximately 15,000 pharmacies, of which nearly 5,500 are chain pharmacies. The pharmaceutical law amendment, called “pharmacies for pharmacists”, introduces restrictions on establishing...
What should each entrepreneur know about the COVID -19 Act?
ACT of March 2, 2020 on specific solutions related to the prevention, counteraction and eradication of COVID-19, other infectious diseases and crisis situations caused...
Sunday Trading Ban
Due to the Sunday trading ban we can expect decrease in retail trade in Poland. On the other hand retail sales are generally higher...
“Pharmacy for Pharmacist 2.0” – new law could deepen the downward trend of pharmacy...
On September 8th, 2023, the President signed the act to amend the act on State Treasury-guaranteed export insurance and some other laws. This act...
AFIR regulation to bring major changes to Poland’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Starting from April 2024, Poland will be subject to the AFIR regulation introduced by the European Union, which concerns the infrastructure for charging electric...
ZUS Contributions in 2024 to Increase by Nearly 13 Percent
According to the budget plan for the year 2024, the average salary will amount to 7,824 PLN, which means an increase of as much...
Black Friday 2023. How will the Omnibus Directive affect the shopping holiday?
Black Week and Black Friday in 2023 will be entirely different compared to previous years. This change comes due to the implementation of the...
Polish windmills have come through the worst year ever
A year has passed since the so-called distance law came into force and halted the development of the wind energy sector in Poland in...
New Regulations on Employment of Minors in Poland
On September 30, a new regulation on the list of work prohibited for young workers and their employment conditions came into existence. When and...
CJEU Ruling Could Decimate Polish Banking Sector
On Thursday, December 14, another significant ruling from the CJEU (Court of Justice of the European Union) concerning the settlements of franc borrowers with...
European Parliament Passes AI Act to Safeguard Rights and Foster Innovation
In a landmark move on Wednesday, the European Parliament adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation designed to safeguard fundamental rights...
CJEU’s Verdict in Favor of Swiss Franc Loan Holders
In a verdict issued on December 14, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) disarmed banks in their battle against Swiss franc...
Every third company implementing AI encounters legal troubles
Every third globally-based company implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions has encountered legal troubles, resulting in penalties or being subjected to regulatory investigations, according to...
Navigating Construction Law in Poland: A Comprehensive Guide
The construction industry is a vital driver of economic growth and development in Poland. With an evolving urban landscape, the demand for infrastructure projects...
Russian plastic is flooding the Polish market. Extended Producer Responsibility is a necessity.
Every year, 4 million tons of virgin plastic are introduced to the Polish market. Poland is the only country in Europe that hesitates to...
KSeF not only in Poland. How do e-invoices work in other countries?
On July 1, 2024, many changes will occur in Polish companies. That's when the use of the National e-Invoice System will become mandatory. However,...
Increase of a company’s share capital and exemption from PCC tax
In principle, changes to company agreements and those that cause an increase in the company's share capital are subject to tax under the Civil...
EU Cloud Cybersecurity Regulations Contain Many Pitfalls that Could Hinder Technology Development
Collaboration between nations and businesses to protect cloud solutions from cyberattacks is crucial and demands prudent regulation. However, the cloud cybersecurity certification program (EUCS)...
Poland among the worst countries in the EU in terms of implementing directives
So far, Poland has been one of the last in the European Union in terms of the number of directives that have not been...
Polish companies becoming increasingly aware of cyber threats associated with AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used both for cyberattacks and for defending against them. According to a study by EY - "How Polish Companies...
Polish industrial market 2023 overview and outlook for 2024
Poland's industrial sector slowed in 2023, but the market hopes to rebound in 2024. After the peak of take-up and supply in the so-called...
The office market is adapting to the new reality
Demand for offices remains high, but there is the least amount of space under construction in over a dozen years. The office real estate...