Poland updates TP reporting regime
The Polish Ministry of Finance has announced on the e-Deklaracje website interactive forms to be used as transfer pricing (TP) reports. Beginning 1 January 2017, taxpayers that transacted or engaged in other operations with related parties of a
See MorePoland: Ministry of Finance declares key changes under 2019 tax reform
Poland’s Ministry of Finance announced, significant changes in the tax law are planned in Poland as of 2019. The Ministry announced the following key measures, among others: Stricter conditions for the application of withholding tax exemption
See MorePoland releases draft law amending transfer pricing rules
On 16th July 2018, Poland has released a bill to amend the country's transfer pricing rules in line with the results of the BEPS project and the OECD transfer pricing guidelines 2017 in order to improve the taxation of large multinational companies.
See MorePoland: Parliament enacts draft bill regarding supporting new investments
The lower chamber of the parliament enacted a draft bill regarding Supporting New Investments ( Ustawa o wspieraniu nowych inwestycji ) on 10th May 2018. The draft law will be presented to the higher chamber after some amendments. According to the
See MorePoland: Government extends the special economic zone regime
On 20 February 2018, the Polish government adopted the plans to offer tax incentives to investors across the country, not just in areas designated as special economic zones (SEZs). Under the current regime, companies operating with the necessary
See MorePoland extends the deadline for Transfer Pricing documentation
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) released the Regulation of the Minister of Finance of 14 March 2018 regarding the extension of the deadline for taxpayers to comply with certain transfer pricing documentation obligations on 15th March 2018 in the
See MoreOECD: Third round of peer reviews on dispute resolution mechanisms
On 12 March 2018 the OECD released the third round of peer reviews relating to improving tax dispute resolution mechanisms to make them more timely, relevant and effective. Action 14 of the action plan on base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) was
See MorePoland: MoF issues guidance on preparation of transfer pricing documentation
Poland's Ministry of Finance (MoF) has published general interpretation no. DCT.8201.1.2018 regarding thresholds for the obligation to prepare transfer pricing documentation on 31st January 2018. According to general interpretation
See MorePoland-OECD: Poland submits MLI instruments of ratification
On 23rd January 2018, Poland became the fourth country to deposit its instrument of ratification for MLI (Multilateral Instrument). The MLI will enter into force once five countries have deposited instruments of ratification. On 8th November 2017
See MorePoland: President signs the law regarding R&D incentives
The President has signed the Law of 9 November 2017 regarding important amendments to the tax relief regime for research and development on 24th November 2017. It will be effective as of 1 January 2018. This significantly improves the system
See MorePoland: MoF publishes a statement regarding exemption for dividends
The Polish Ministry of Finance (the MoF) released a statement that identified cases of abuse of tax exemption for dividends by making their payments using intermediaries on 3rd November 2017. As of 1 January 2016, the Polish dividend withholding tax
See MorePoland publishes corporate income tax reform bill for 2018
On 27 November 2017, the Budget Bill for 2018 was approved by the parliament. The bill particularly amending the Polish Corporate Tax Act which published in the Official Journal. According to the bill the changes will enter into force on 1st
See MorePoland: Draft bill amendment regarding tax deductibility of intra-group charges
Poland’s Public Finance Commission of the Lower Chamber of Parliament has debated and passed noteworthy changes of the current draft bill on 24th October 2017. Under the draft bill issued by the Government in July, tax deductibility of various
See MorePoland: Decree on information regarding transfer pricing documentation
A decree on information to be included in statutory transfer pricing documentation concerning taxpayer transactions with related parties entered into force on 3 October 2017. It lays down a detailed content that must be included in the transfer
See MoreTurkey: Social Security Agreement signs with Poland
A Social Security Agreement was signed on October 17, 2017 between Turkey and Poland. The Treaty will enter into force after the ratification processes of two countries are
See MorePoland: A new version of a draft bill to amend corporate income tax law
Recently, a new version of a draft bill to amend Poland’s corporate income tax law (and also to amend the individual income tax law) was submitted to the parliament. The amendment will most likely come into effect on 1 January 2018. Main changes
See MorePoland: Ministry of Finance publishes a draft bill on corporate income tax
The Polish Ministry of Finance issued a draft bill on 12th July 2017, regarding corporate income tax. The draft bill proposes significant changes and sets new foundations in taxation rules for companies in Poland. The bill changes the
See MorePoland publishes draft amendment to R&D tax relief
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education has published an amended draft bill regarding the R&D tax relief. The bill proposes an increase of current income tax deduction from 50% and 30% to 100% depends on the category of eligible costs and
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