Are you a distributor of cosmetic products? You also bear specific responsibilities regarding product labeling!
It might seem that the manufacturer is fully responsible for a product’s appearance, its name, and the markings displayed on its packaging. In reality, the matter is much more complex. Of course, the manufacturer determines the product’s aesthetic qualities and properties. However, when it comes to the information included on the label, the distributor must exercise heightened diligence.
EU law imposes specific “due diligence” obligations on distributors when placing cosmetic products on the market, and failure to comply may lead to serious consequences.
Shares in an LLC can generally be traded fairly freely. In the context of transferring such shares, the most common case is their sale. Shares can also, for example, be pledged or gifted. However, before any such transaction, it is necessary to check whether legal regulations or the company’s articles of association impose any restrictions in this regard.
read moreThe Employer of Record (EOR) model is gaining popularity in Poland alongside the growth of remote work and the globalization of employment. Increasingly, foreign companies want to hire specialists in Poland without the need to establish a company or branch of a foreign entity here. Using the EOR model makes it possible to formally employ a worker through another entity while still benefiting from the results of that person’s work.
What exactly is an Employer of Record (EOR)? Is the EOR model regulated in any way in Poland? What risks and obligations are associated with EOR employment?
Year after year, the Polish market is becoming increasingly open to foreign investors. It is therefore useful to know what forms of business activity are permitted for foreigners in Poland and what particular issues require attention. Limited liability company, joint-stock company, or sole proprietorship? Or perhaps an association or foundation?
read moreIn some limited liability companies (sp. z o.o.), shareholders decide to divide the shares equally. A classic example is a company with two shareholders, each holding 50% of the shares. In such cases, a so-called deadlock may arise, i.e. a decision-making stalemate within the company. The shareholders are then unable to adopt a resolution, most often due to an equal split of votes (one shareholder votes “in favor” and the other “against,” with each vote carrying the same weight).
read moreThe share capital of a limited liability company does not have to be covered solely by cash contributions. It sometimes happens that a shareholder, instead of money, wishes to offer the company, for example, real estate, a vehicle, know-how, or the right to a trademark. Such a solution is possible, although not in every case.
read moreSince 2016, Attorney Daria Milewska has been listed among the French-speaking lawyers at the Embassy of France in Poland, and since 2025 attorney-at-law Maria Czechowska-Kowalczyk has also been listed therein. This recognition confirms the expertise of MILEWSKA Legal in providing legal services to French-speaking clients.
