open a limited liability company in poland
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Open a Polish Limited Liability Company
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The Polish Limited Liability Company
o The Polish limited liability company (Sp.Z.O.O.) is one of the main business entities that can be incorporated in the country.
o It can be incorporated by one or more natural or legal persons.
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General Characteristics of the Polish LLC
o The Polish LLC is a legal entity that is completely separate from its founders and has legal capacity.
o The shareholders are liable for the company’s obligations only to the amount invested.
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Steps for Opening a Polish LLC
o Several steps are mandatory when incorporating a limited liability company in Poland.
o The founders must draw up the Articles of Association, deposit the required capital and register the company with the Polish commercial register.
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Requirements for the Polish LLC >>
o The shareholders of a Polish LLC may be one or more individuals or companies.
o It cannot be founded by a sole-shareholder company.
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>> Requirements for the Polish LLC
o For this type of company a capital contribution is mandatory before incorporation.
o The minimum share capital for the Polish limited liability company is 5,000 PLN.
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Company Registration in Poland
o Polish companies need to be registered with the Commercial Register.
o A REGON number and a tax identification number are assigned for the LLC.
o Registration for VAT purposes is also required.
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Tax Compliance in Poland
o Limited liability companies are subject to taxation in Poland.
o The corporate income tax has a fixed value and other taxes are also applicable.
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Hiring Employees in Poland
o Once registered, LLCs in Poland can commence their business activities and can hire employees.
o The experts at our Polish law firm can give you more information on the employment law.
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Investment Aid in Poland
o Investors who open a Polish limited liability company and need legal services can request the help of a Polish lawyer.
o Our law firm in Poland offers specialized business and legal consulting services.
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