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Answers to the most common questions about taxes, ZUS, contracts, and running a business in Poland. Pick a topic and jump to the full article.

What is CIT (corporate income tax)?
Corporate income tax. Before we get to the substance of taxation, a few concepts should be clarified that may confuse readers: Dochód (income) - in Poland this…
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What is PIT-11 (PIT tax)?
PIT is the personal income tax. At the beginning of each year, every employee receives a PIT-11 from their employer. But not everyone knows what it is or what…
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What is ZUS in Poland?
ZUS (Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych, or "Social Insurance Institution") is the Polish government body responsible for citizens' health and pension insurance.…
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L4, i.e. sick leave and electronic leave – who issues it to whom?
A sick leave certificate is a document issued by a doctor to an employee who is unable to work for a specified period (e.g. due to illness). Their absence is…
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Taxes of 12% and 8.5% – PKD codes for IT professionals
Taxes of 12% and 8.5% – PKD codes for IT professionals One group of taxpayers with high income relative to low expenses is the IT industry, particularly…
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What is taxation under general rules?
Taxation under general rules is the most popular and most widely available form of taxation in Poland. Choosing it allows you, among other things, to benefit…
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Forms and documents

Good Balance – advice and instructions, news and useful documents

What is CIT (corporate income tax)?

What is PIT-11 (PIT tax)?

What is ZUS in Poland?

L4, i.e. sick leave and electronic leave – who issues it to whom?

Taxes of 12% and 8.5% – PKD codes for IT professionals

What is taxation under general rules?

Forms and documents

Employment contract for the duration of specific work

Agreement between the parties changing working or pay conditions

Contract of employment

Confirmation of the expiry of the employment contract

Termination of the employment contract without notice

Seasonal employment contract