Business form
A foreigner’s status affects access to sole trading; companies follow different rules.
Business activity in Poland
Company formation in Poland for foreigners
Available business forms depend, among other things, on citizenship and immigration status. We help compare suitable options and prepare the registration process.
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Legal business form
Register
CEIDG or KRS/S24
Scope
PKD, tax and beneficial ownership
Residence
Registration does not grant it automatically
Case structure
Decisions before registration
Registration route
CEIDG, S24 and traditional KRS require different data and signatures.
After registration
NIP, banking, accounting, tax, ZUS and CRBR duties depend on the model.
Entrepreneur residence
A residence permit has separate tests concerning genuine business activity.
Who is this for?
- Foreigners planning a business in Poland
- Shareholders forming a limited liability company
- Entrepreneurs comparing CEIDG, KRS and S24 routes
How we help
- Review of available business forms
- Document and registration-method plan
- Coordination of post-registration steps
How the process works
- 1
Business-model discussion
- 2
Choosing the form and registration route
- 3
Preparing information and evidence
- 4
Registration and follow-up obligations
Documents and conditions
Requirements vary by business form, signing method and founder status. The current list is confirmed before the process begins.
Choose the form by considering immigration status, liability, tax and the genuine business plan together.