A capital company formed by the conversion of a sole proprietorship is considered as a taxpayer starting a business. On March 11, 2025, the Supreme Administrative Court issued a ruling (referenceII FSK 1412/24) that may significantly impact taxpayers arising from the transformation...

CJEU issues revolutionary ruling on board members’ joint and several liability On February 27th 2025 the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a landmark judgement that challenges the model of joint and several liability of the management board members. The ruling in case...

Tomasz Michalik again honoured in Chambers Europe ranking! We are delighted to share great news – once again Tomasz Michalik has been awarded a prestigious distinction in the most recent edition of the Chambers Europe ranking. For the 19th time in a row, Tomasz has been placed...

A Transactionally significant judgment on the redemption of shares The combined efforts of MDDP’s Real Estate and Tax Litigation teams have successfully concluded proceedings regarding the redemption of shares, specifically concerning the abuse of law clause for one of our clients....

What is the tax on income from buildings? The tax on income from buildings has been in effect in Polish law since January 1, 2018. This tax, commonly referred to as the “minimum tax on buildings,” is a solution designed to ensure effective taxation of entities operating...

Does the tax authority have the right to deny the taxpayer the right to deduct input VAT from a transaction that, in its opinion, was not subject to taxation at all? At first glance, it seems obvious that it does – after all, the supplier can correct the invoice in such a scenario,...

KSeF – it is high time to prepare! April 2, 2025 at 14:00 CET Register The implementation of KSeF is a major challenge, but also an opportunity to bring order and innovation to companies. The process itself, depending on the size of the organisation, can take from a few to even...

According to the current position of tax authorities and administrative courts, the tax base for the solidarity levy can be reduced by tax losses from previous years. However, it should be noted that the deduction of tax losses is only possible within the same source of income.  ...

What are financial transactions in the context of transfer pricing? Financial transactions encompass a wide range of intercompany activities, including loans, credit facilities, financial guarantees, bond issues, and other financial instruments. These are among the most common categories...

Forum for Ecological Solutions in Real Estate (FERN) 2025 In response to the evolving needs of the real estate market, a unique conference – “Forum for Ecological Solutions in Real Estate 2025” (FERN) – will take place on April 7. This event presents an excellent opportunity...

One of the controversial issues among taxpayers and tax authorities is the requirement for foreign company branches operating in Poland to obtain a separate NIP (Tax Identification Number). Tax authorities emphasize in their interpretations that a branch, as a payer of income tax...

Share-based incentives in Poland: benefits and key considerations In today’s competitive job market employers are increasingly implementing additional benefits to attract and retain key employees. Among these, incentive schemes that grant employees company shares have gained significant...

An increasing number of companies are incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors into their business strategies. One of the key challenges in this process is tax risk, which can impact not only financial stability but also reputation and stakeholder relationships....

Every person who sold or purchased cryptocurrencies in 2024 should declare the income or expenses incurred in the PIT settlement for 2024, to be submitted by 30 April 2025. The exchange of cryptocurrencies for goods, services or property rights that are not virtual currencies must...

From the beginning of 2022, a provision limiting the amount of depreciation allowances made by real estate companies was introduced into the CIT Act. It allows depreciation write-offs on buildings and premises (group 1 of the NIT) to be recognised as tax deductible costs, but only...