B2B contract – Q&A

In recent years, cooperation on the basis of a B2B contract has become increasingly popular in Poland. Below you can find answers to a number of questions about the basics of this cooperation model.

Contractul penalties in non-disclosure agreement (NDA)

Almost inherent in every Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a contractual penalty for failure to respect the confidentiality of the information provided. In practice, this is a very convenient measure, both disciplining the counterparty and expediting claims if our counterparty discloses the confidential information provided to it.

Converting a sole proprietorship into a limited liability company

On January 1, 2022, the provisions implementing the New Order came into force, increasing the amount of the health insurance contribution and making it impossible to deduct it from tax. As a result of these changes, running a business as a sole proprietorship may prove unprofitable for some. One way of changing the form is to transform a sole proprietorship into a limited liability company. What does this involve, and how do you go about it?

Disputes in France

The harmony of Franco-Polish commercial relations is disrupted by the fact that French counterparties are regarded as unreliable and dilatory payers who tend to settle foreign creditors’ claims only as a last resort.

In most cases, the provisions of the contract concluded with the French business partner impose the jurisdiction of French courts. Against this background, it is difficult for a Polish entrepreneur to assess the chances of recovering his debt in France, and the costs involved in initiating and pursuing legal proceedings in France.

L4 and vacations on B2B contracts

Paid sick leave and annual leave are entitlements for people working on employment contracts. Can people working on a B2B basis also work on L4? Are they entitled to annual leave?

Certificat de coutume – what is it?

An affidavit of law is a certificate of custom concerning the existence, content and interpretation of foreign law (diplomatie.gouv). Its function is to inform and certify the legal status of a particular state. It is presented to French courts and legal authorities.