What are the Polish sanctions on Russia and Belarus?

In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine, Polish authorities adopted the Polish Sanctions Act in April 2022, in line with European Union regulations. This legislation grants new powers to Polish authorities to prevent support for Russia in this conflict. For example, it establishes the Polish sanctions list that includes individuals and companies supporting Russia in the war with Ukraine.

In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine, Polish authorities adopted the Polish Sanctions Act in April 2022, in line with European Union regulations. This legislation grants new powers to Polish authorities to prevent support for Russia in this conflict. For example, it establishes the Polish sanctions list that includes individuals and companies supporting Russia in the war with Ukraine.


What are the AML obligations in Poland?

The foundation of the European Union and Polish system for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, regulated by the AML Act (i.e., the Act of March 1, 2018, on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing), is the assumption that in order to create an effective system for fighting financial crime, it is necessary to impose a series of obligations on obligated institutions so that they can act as a filter, identifying and reporting any suspicious transactions.

The foundation of the European Union and Polish system for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, regulated by the AML Act (i.e., the Act of March 1, 2018, on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing), is the assumption that in order to create an effective system for fighting financial crime, it is necessary to impose a series of obligations on obligated institutions so that they can act as a filter, identifying and reporting any suspicious transactions.


What are Poland’s Special Economic Zones, Polish Investment Zone and Public Support for Foreign Investors?

Poland's Special Economic Zones have been replaced by the Polish Investment Zone, which is a new tax relief mechanism. Since 2018, Poland has become one large special economic zone, offering income tax exemptions to enterprises, especially those involved in the establishment or expansion of production plants.

Poland's Special Economic Zones have been replaced by the Polish Investment Zone, which is a new tax relief mechanism. Since 2018, Poland has become one large special economic zone, offering income tax exemptions to enterprises, especially those involved in the establishment or expansion of production plants.


What are the penalties for tax offences in 2021?

In 2021, the highest possible penalty for a tax offence will amount to approx. PLN 27 million, and the lowest, for a petty tax offence,…

In 2021, the highest possible penalty for a tax offence will amount to approx. PLN 27 million, and the lowest, for a petty tax offence,…


Information security: what is vCISO?

In today’s world, every organization processes data using information and communication technologies (ICT) to a greater or lesser extent. This means that they are exposed…

In today’s world, every organization processes data using information and communication technologies (ICT) to a greater or lesser extent. This means that they are exposed…


Remote work to stay as is? We know what the Ministry is proposing!

The head of the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy (MRPiPS) announced today via the Polish Press Agency PAP that the provisions on remote…

The head of the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy (MRPiPS) announced today via the Polish Press Agency PAP that the provisions on remote…


Firms plan further price increases

65% of medium and large companies in Poland plan price increases in 2024. This is the second-highest result in the 13-year history of the survey.

65% of medium and large companies in Poland plan price increases in 2024. This is the second-highest result in the 13-year history of the survey.