Whether you’re a European or non-European company, establishing certain activities in Poland may mean you need to register for VAT. You can use a fiscal representative or tax advisor to draw up your VAT, Intrastat and ESL returns with total peace of mind in Poland.
If you deal with companies in Poland, you may be able to claim a VAT refund. Polish
Here you can find the specifics of VAT regulations in Poland, which work alongside the harmonised framework of the EU as explained in our guide to intra-Community VAT obligations.
Basic information | |
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| EU membership | 2004 |
| ISO code | PL |
| VAT introduced in Poland | 1993 |
| Nom de la TVA in Poland | Podatek od towarow i uslug |
| VAT ID format in Poland | PL9999999999 |
| Territories with special status in Poland | n/a |
VAT rates in Poland | |
| Standard VAT rate | 23 % |
| Reduced VAT rate (1) | 8 % |
| Reduced VAT rate (2) | 5 % |
| Super reduced VAT rate | n/a |
| VAT parking rate | n/a |
| Zero VAT rate | no |
Thresholds triggering VAT reporting obligations in Poland | |
|---|---|
| Intrastat threshold at introduction | 5 000 000 PLN (+/- 1 062 000 EUR) |
| Intrastat threshold on dispatch | 2 700 000 PLN (+/- 574 000 EUR) |
| Distance selling threshold | As of 1st July 2021, the threshold is EUR 10,000 for all intra-Community distance sales. |
Reporting frequency in Poland |
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| Intrastat return | monthly depending on threshold |
|---|---|
| EC Sales List (ESL) return | monthly |
| VAT returns | monthly, quarterly depending on threshold/for certain services |
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| Reporting currency | PLN |
VAT-related penalties in Poland | |
| Failure to file a VAT return | A fine up to 5600 PLN (about 1230 euros). |
| Late payment of VAT | A fine up to 5600 PLN. (about 1230 euros). Late payment interest rate between 4% and 12% per year of the undeclared VAT. |
| Failure to report ESL/DEB | A fine up to 5600 PLN (about 1235 euros) |
Useful links on VAT in Poland | |
| Tax Administration in Poland | Tax authorities |
| Ministry of Finance in Poland | Ministry of Finance |
| Check a VAT number in Poland | Check a VAT number |
| EU VAT Guide | EU VAT Guide |
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Les taux de TVA actuellement en vigueur in Poland sont les suivants:
Certain transactions in Europe may require VAT registration and the filing of VAT returns in Poland:
To check if your activities involve VAT obligations in Poland, use our VAT simulator or contact us.
In Poland , as in other European Union countries, e-sellers must register for VAT:
In addition to VAT registration, e-traders must:
> Learn more about the VAT & e-commerce regulations and the VAT regime for logistics platforms in Europe.
You may need a VAT number in Poland to fulfil your tax obligations in this country. Indeed, certain activities such as sales, purchases and subcontracting operations may require VAT identification. To check if your activities require VAT identification in Poland, use our VAT simulator or contact us.
VAT Polish is named Podatek od towarow i uslugand the VAT numbers in Poland have the following structure: PL9999999999.
The administrations in charge of in Poland VAT are the following: Tax authorities, Ministry of Finance.
Registering for VATis a relatively simple formality compared to setting up a company, but in addition to obtaining a VAT number in Polandyou’ll need to file periodic VAT returns to ensure your VAT compliance. Which is why we recommend foreign companies use a fiscal representative or tax advisor.
Companies with a VAT number in Poland must complete and submit VAT returns in Poland detailing all taxable income (sales) and expenses (costs), with the following periodicity: monthly, quarterly depending on threshold/for certain services.
Failure to comply with the deadlines imposed by the Polish authorities for the deposit and payment of VAT will result in the payment of penalties . For this reason, it is recommended that foreign companies use the services of an agent or a tax representative.
These penalties are defined as follows in Poland:
In addition to VAT returns, companies may be required to provide the Polish authorities with Intrastat & EC Sales List returns:
In principle, a non-resident company in Poland can recover all or part of the VAT incurred on its expenses.
There are three different scenarios:
*This information is subject to change without notice.
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