In recent years, Poland has seen a significant increase in the number of foreign workers. In practice, their employment often leads to confusion between three distinct legal institutions: the work permit, the residence card, and the posting of workers. Although all of them concern the legality of residence and the performance of work, their functions, legal bases, and application are entirely different. Choosing the appropriate route not only ensures compliance with the required formalities but also makes it possible to avoid often long waiting times for an administrative decision.
read moreYear 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 moreIt is important to distinguish between a residence permit and a work permit. A residence permit is a foreigner’s right to reside legally on Polish territory, and the question of obtaining such a permit remains with the foreigner.
read moreAs a result of the armed conflict in the Ukraine, many of its citizens have come to Poland. These people are already or will be looking for work here, on our territory.
On March 12, 2022, the provisions of the law concerning assistance to Ukrainian citizens during the military conflict on the territory of Ukraine came into force. Among other things, this law lays down specific rules for allocating work to Ukrainian citizens. Any employer employing such a person is obliged to apply the rules introduced by the provisions of this law.
read moreYou have won a court dispute against a Polish contractor. How to pursue the execution of the amount of money court ordered them to pay? When is it possible to execute the claim via Polish authorities? How much would it cost? How long does it take?
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.
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