Company formation in Poland
sp. z o.o.
Legal minimum, year 1£230
Legal minimum, per year after£80
Typical year 1£2,000
Corporation tax19%Ease Banking
Every fee
Setting up
Government fee£70
About PLN 350 via S24Registered address£80 to 250
Required
Notary (if not using S24)£0 to 300
Optional
Formation agent£0 to 400
Optional
Translations£0 to 100
Optional
Share capitalPLN 5,000
Time to form1 to 3 weeks
Running it, per year
Registered address£80 to 250
Required
Accountant£0 to 2,400
Practically needed
Legal minimum after year 1£80
Audit: Exempt below thresholdsForeign ownersNo resident directorS24 online needs a Polish trusted profile; otherwise notary
Tax19% (9% for small taxpayers); optional Estonian-style CITDividend withholding: 19% (treaty reduced)VAT/GST: 23%
BankingWorkable with a visit
SourcesPwC: Poland corporate tax
Questions
- How much does it cost to set up a company in Poland?
- The legal minimum for the first year is £230, counting only what the law requires and doing every filing yourself. A typical first year, with an accountant, costs about £2,000. The government fee is £70 (About PLN 350 via S24). Share capital is not included.
- How much does it cost per year to run a company in Poland?
- The legal minimum after the first year is £80 a year. Running costs including optional and practically needed services range from £80 to 2,650. Audit: Exempt below thresholds.
- Do I need a local director in Poland?
- No. No resident director.
- Can a non-resident form a company in Poland remotely?
- Not fully. S24 online needs a Polish trusted profile; otherwise notary.
- What is the corporation tax rate in Poland?
- 19% (9% for small taxpayers); optional Estonian-style CIT. Dividend withholding: 19% (treaty reduced). VAT/GST: 23%.
- How long does it take to form a company in Poland?
- 1 to 3 weeks.
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