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We assist you in establishing your branch office in Poland and guide you through the entire registration process and tax obligations.

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Set Up a Branch Office in Poland

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Establishing a branch in Poland is governed by the Freedom of Business Act. Setting up a branch office resembles establishing a company but includes naming regulations; it must bear the parent company’s name followed by “oddzial w Polsce” (branch in Poland). Our expertise in European formation requirements and branch formation packages can help you set up multiple branches. Benefits include client security and new local business; we manage everything from start to finish.

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Poland Branch Registration Requirements

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The parent company’s original extract from the Companies Register

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A copy of the parent company’s Certificate of Incorporation

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POA from the members of the Polish branch’s management board

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The branch must register for VAT with the Polish Tax Authorities as well as obtain a tax identification number (NIP)

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The branch should also set up a Polish bank account.

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A copy of the parent company’s Certificate of Good Standing

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A copy of the Memorandum & Articles of Association or partnership agreement from the parent company

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A branch representative – to be a Polish national, or a non-Polish national with an address in Poland and registered in the National Court Register as such

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Monthly accounting records must be submitted per Polish law, and annual returns must also be filed with the Polish court and the tax office

360 degree support for your incorporation requirements

  • Company Formation
  • Open a subsidiary
  • Open a Branch
  • Offshore Companies
  • Accounting
  • Recruitment Service
  • Serviced Offices
  • Banking Service
  • Trademark Registration
  • Business Reports
  • Immigration & Visa Advice
  • Domain Registration
  • Business Planning
  • Merchant Service
  • Reputation Management
  • Virtual Offices

360 degree support for your incorporation requirements

  • Company Formation
  • Open a Subsidiary
  • Open a Branch
  • Accounting
  • Immigration & Visa Advice
  • Banking Service
  • Serviced Offices
  • Recruitment Service
  • Business Planning
  • Merchant Service
  • Business Reports
  • Virtual Offices
  • Trademark Registration
  • Reputation Management
  • Domain Registration

FAQs

Yes. Under Poland’s Freedom of Business Act, foreign companies can open branches, provided they meet documentation and regulatory requirements. The branch must carry the parent company’s name followed by “oddział w Polsce” (branch in Poland).

To register a branch, you will need:

  • Extract from the parent company’s Companies Register
  • Certificate of Good Standing
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Memorandum & Articles of Association (or equivalent founding document)
  • Power of Attorney for Polish branch management board members
  • Appointment of a branch representative (with a local address)
Yes. A branch representative must either be a Polish citizen or a non-Polish national with a Polish residential address and be listed in the Polish National Court Register.

The branch must:

  • Register for VAT with the Polish Tax Authorities
  • Obtain a NIP (Tax Identification Number)

These steps are essential for legal operations and invoicing in Poland.

Yes. Branches must submit:

  • Monthly accounting records in accordance with Polish financial laws
  • Annual tax returns to both the Polish Court and the Tax Office
Yes. It is highly recommended (and often required) to open a Polish bank account to manage local operations, pay taxes, and facilitate business transactions.
While audits may not be mandatory for all branches, compliance with Polish accounting standards is essential. The branch must keep records locally and report financials annually.
With accurate documentation and support, the process typically takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on processing times at the National Court Register and tax authorities.

A registered address is required. Branches can operate from:

  • Registered offices for legal correspondence
  • Serviced offices for physical operations
  • Virtual offices for remote management (note: limited functionality for some filings)

We provide:

  • Full legal and administrative support
  • Preparation and submission of all required documents
  • Assistance with VAT and NIP registration
  • Bank account setup and post-registration compliance

Our branch formation packages ensure a seamless and compliant expansion into Poland.

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