Grant Thornton strengthens its legal practice. New leader, new name and plans for further dynamic growth

The Legal Team at Grant Thornton Poland is undergoing organisational changes and preparing for the next stage of growth. As of 1 July, attorney-at-law Grzegorz Szysz has assumed the role of managing partner, and the legal name of the law firm is changing accordingly. At the same time, the firm announces that it is open to discussions with specialised law firms, teams and leaders who wish to develop their practices within an international organisation such as Grant Thornton.

• Legal & M&A

Accounting outsourcing for the trading industry. Sudden departure of a chief accountant in a mid sized company

In today’s environment, maintaining accounting in a trading company means not only complying with domestic regulations, but also often adhering to international requirements, particularly in the case of cross‑border transactions. Therefore, selecting an experienced accounting partner is crucial for the smooth functioning of the business.

Grant Thornton advised on LP Holding GmbH’s acquisition of Górnik Zabrze

Grant Thornton carried out the valuation of Górnik Zabrze S.A. and prepared a financial vendor due diligence report in connection with the acquisition of a majority stake in the club by LP Holding GmbH, a company owned by Lukas Podolski. The investor acquired more than one million shares, representing 86% of the share capital.

• Legal & M&A

Payroll services with HR elements in the IT industry. Support in implementing modern HR tools

In modern industries such as IT, it is crucial to adapt all processes to the dynamic growth of the organisation and increasing employment. For this reason, HR and payroll tools and systems should be based on modern technologies, and the processes themselves should be flexible and scalable, allowing the company to focus on developing its core operations without worrying about formal requirements.

Acquiring a Company in Poland: An M&A Legal Roadmap for Foreign Investors

Poland continues to be one of the most attractive M&A destinations in Central and Eastern Europe, offering foreign investors a compelling combination of skilled labour, industrial depth, technology capabilities and attractive consolidation opportunities within the EU legal framework.

• Legal & M&A

Estonian lump-sum taxation for foreign investors: a hit or a formal trap?

How does Estonian lump-sum taxation for foreign investors affect profit distribution in Poland? This taxation model was supposed to be a tax magnet, but the devil is in the detail when dividend distributions to non-residents come into play. Does a foreign shareholder need to fear double taxation, and will a Polish company fail when performing its withholding agent obligations under the lump-sum regime? The tax authority’s interpretation sheds invaluable light on this issue.

• Advisory services

Pillar 2 in Poland – deadlines, compliance and the 2024 election

What does Pillar 2 in Poland mean for large multinational groups? The global minimum tax is not only about ETR modelling, but also about local reporting, Polish QDMTT and the decision whether to bring 2024 into scope. Before the first filing deadlines, groups should review data readiness, accountability and the impact of tax incentives on their position in Poland.

How to Safely Distribute Dividends from Poland

Dividend payments by Polish companies to non-resident shareholders require careful withholding tax analysis. Although exemptions under the Parent-Subsidiary Directive or reduced treaty rates may apply, the Polish tax authorities’ approach and the “pay-and-refund” regime for payments exceeding PLN 2 million often make due diligence, supporting documentation, and beneficial owner verification essential for determining the correct tax treatment.