Krystyna Siwicka

The acquisition of shares in Polish companies by foreigners is a matter of interest to many foreign investors who recognize the potential of doing business in Poland. While the process is open to investors from abroad, it requires compliance with a range of legal regulations governing the transfer of shares involving foreigners. This article outlines […]

Poland, strategically located in Central Europe, offers a robust business environment for foreign investors looking to expand their operations in the European Union. This article outlines the key steps involved in such an investment, from acquiring real estate and obtaining construction permits to building and launching the factory operations.   Real Estate Acquisition   First

Squeeze out is a procedure regulated by the Commercial Companies Code (CCC), otherwise known as “squeezing out of a company.” It involves the compulsory buyout of minority shareholders’ shares by majority shareholders or the dominant company in a group of companies, without the need for minority shareholders’ approval. Majority shareholders are those who collectively hold

Characteristics   There are many forms of business activity, one of which is single-person limited liability company. A characteristic of a single-person limited liability company is that all shares belong to one shareholder, who makes all decisions in the company. A very important feature of a single-person limited liability company is that it has the

The European Union published a new package of regulations on anti-money laundering/countering the financing terrorism (hereinafter the “AML/CFT regulation package”) on 19 June 2024. The new regulations are mainly aimed at strengthening controls over the flow of money, as well as improving the detection of criminal activities. The changes relate to the organization of the

Obligations of a partner in a one-person limited liability company   According to Article 8(6)(4) of the Social Security Law, a partner in a one-person limited liability company. (who owns 100% of the shares) is treated on an equal footing with persons engaged in sole proprietorship activity. So he is is obligated to pay Social

On 13 March 2024, the European Parliament passed AI Act, and it is currently awaiting formal approval by the EU Council. The regulation will be applied directly by EU member states.    What is the AI Act?   The AI Act sets out rules for the use, monitoring and transparency as well as supervision of

As of 22 May 2023, regulations introducing the family foundation into the Polish legal order are in force. The Family Foundation Law revolutionizes the previous approach to business succession, allowing the use of modern succession mechanisms.   The act introduces a completely new entity (a family foundation) into the Polish legal order, defining its organization

One of the key elements in a limited liability company is to determine the form of cooperation with a board member in the company. It depends on a number of factors, including: the scope of responsibility, the cost of employment, or the effect of being subject to social insurance. Before making a decision, it is

March is the last month to prepare for the close of the previous financial year. In particular, the entities’ attention is focused on the preparation of financial statements and activity reports on the time. Below are the three most important things to do before March 31st. 1. Preparation of financial statements The financial statement is