The statute of limitations of liability of a member of the management board for company’s obligations is a complex issue. This happens mostly due to the fact that the provisions regulating this matter are contained in at least three legal acts: the Commercial Companies Code (art. 299), which, in the context of the statute of limitations, should be read in conjunction with the Civil Code, the Tax Ordinance (arts. 116 and 118) and the Public Finance Act (art. 66b).
read moreSince the outbreak of the war, the Polish legislator has introduced numerous regulations aimed at assisting Ukrainian citizens who arrived in Poland after February 24, 2022. The current Act on assistance to Ukrainian citizens in connection with the armed conflict on the territory and certain other acts is in effect until June 30, 2024, and is likely to be amended starting July 1, 2024, to ensure its continuity. Additionally, the legislator has decided to introduce many new regulations, with the most important ones presented in this article.
read moreIt is important to distinguish between a residence permit and a work permit. A residence permit is a foreigner’s authorization to legally stay in Poland, and the issue of obtaining such a permit remains with the foreigner. A work permit, on the other hand, is the authorization to take up a legal employment when the foreigner already has a legal residence in Poland. It is worth noting that the application for a work permit is made by the foreigner’s employer, and this permit is is strictly linked to a specific workplace.
read moreGlobalization and the dynamic flow of human capital are increasingly prompting Polish entrepreneurs to hire foreigners, including those not from European Union countries. What is the procedure for hiring a foreigner? This article is dedicated to the procedure for hiring a foreigner working under employment contract.
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