Starting a business in Poland as a foreigner

A foreigner has the right to start a company and run a business in Poland, although there are some restrictions in this respect, and several legal regulations apply.

It is worth knowing that – also in the case of foreigners – in some situations, running a company in Poland requires obtaining a licence, concession or consent of the relevant authority. Similarly, the performance of some professions in Poland (also by foreigners) requires one to have professional qualifications, pass state exams, be entered in the appropriate register or meet other requirements.

For foreigners, establishing a company in Poland may seem complicated, with forms and documents that must be completed. At Cracow Management, we understand these challenges. We are here to help you with all the formalities related to starting a business in Poland, particularly in Cracow and Lesser Poland Province. 

• We offer assistance at every stage of the process, from collecting documents to contacts with authorities to company registration.

• We have the knowledge and experience so you can be sure that your business will operate in accordance with Polish law. 
• We guarantee 100% commitment, a case-by-case approach and regular communication – because we want your company to succeed.

• Establishment of limited companies and partnerships
• Establishment of private partnerships
• Drafting contracts for companies
• Filling in the registration forms for the National Court Register (KRS)
• Filling in the forms for the Central Business Register and Information Service (CEIDG)
• Submitting notifications of changes in the data of companies and business activities to the National Court Register (KRS) and Central Business Register and Information Service (CEIDG)

Citizens of the EU and EEA member states who want to conduct business activity in Poland can:

• Start their sole proprietorship or any commercial company.
• Provide cross-border services without registering their activity in Poland.
• Establish a branch or representative office of a company operating abroad.

Citizens of the United States and the Swiss Confederation also can establish a sole proprietorship, any commercial company, branch or representative office of a company operating in the territory of one of the EU and EEA countries in Poland.

On the other hand, citizens of countries that don’t belong to the European Union can:

• Establish a sole proprietorship or any commercial company in Poland if they have a residence title that entitles them to do so.
• Establish a limited partnership, limited joint-stock partnership, limited liability company, simple joint-stock company and joint-stock company in Poland.
• Join a limited partnership, limited joint-stock partnership, limited liability company, simple joint-stock company and joint-stock company and acquire and subscribe for stock or shares in these companies.
• Establish a branch of a foreign entrepreneur in Poland if ratified international agreements signed with Poland don't exclude such a possibility.