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22% CIT from 2027 for companies subject to Pillar 2

Can a Polish company end up paying 22% CIT even though its revenue falls short of EUR 50 million? Under the draft amendment to the CIT Act of 21 August 2026, the increased rate will also cover taxpayers that are constituent entities of groups subject to Pillar 2 – regardless of the size of their own revenue.

Can a Polish company end up paying 22% CIT even though its revenue falls short of EUR 50 million? Under the draft amendment to the CIT Act of 21 August 2026, the increased rate will also cover taxpayers that are constituent entities of groups subject to Pillar 2 – regardless of the size of their own revenue.


Workation Outside Poland: A Benefit or a Risk for Employers?

Can workation in 2026 be a safe employee benefit? Yes, provided that workation outside Poland is governed by a clear procedure and preceded by tax, social security and legal analysis. Without clear rules, an attractive benefit may become a source of unexpected obligations for the employer.

Can workation in 2026 be a safe employee benefit? Yes, provided that workation outside Poland is governed by a clear procedure and preceded by tax, social security and legal analysis. Without clear rules, an attractive benefit may become a source of unexpected obligations for the employer.


Working from Spain, Italy or Greece for a Polish employer – where will you pay tax?

Can workation in 2026 be a safe employee benefit? Yes, provided that workation outside Poland is governed by a clear procedure and preceded by tax, social security and legal analysis. Without clear rules, an attractive benefit may become a source of unexpected obligations for the employer.

Can workation in 2026 be a safe employee benefit? Yes, provided that workation outside Poland is governed by a clear procedure and preceded by tax, social security and legal analysis. Without clear rules, an attractive benefit may become a source of unexpected obligations for the employer.


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.

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.


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