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Europe

Poland

Currency

PLN

Corporate Tax

19%

Personal Income Tax

32%

VAT / GST

23%

Corporate Income Tax

Headline rate19%

Standard 19%; 9% for small taxpayers (revenue <€2m) and first year of new entities.

Personal Income Tax

Top marginal rate32%

Top rate 32% above PLN 120,000; 12% first bracket; health contribution 9%.

Value Added Tax / GST

Standard rate23%

Standard; 8% and 5% reduced.

Withholding Taxes

Dividends

19%

Interest

20%

Royalties

20%

Rates shown are statutory; treaty networks may reduce withholding significantly. Verify against the relevant double-tax agreement.

Social Security Contributions

ZUS ~35% total (employer ~20.48% + employee ~13.71%); capped for some.

Wealth & Capital Taxes

Capital Gains Tax

19%

Inheritance / Estate Tax

Progressive 0–20% (exempt direct line)

Capital (Net Worth) Tax

0%

Property Tax

Property tax (ad valorem)

Rates are indicative headline figures and may omit holding-period exemptions, regional variation, and surcharges. Verify against current law before relying on them.

Filing Deadlines

Corporate returnWithin 3 months after year-end (CIT-8); monthly instalments
Personal / PAYEWithheld monthly; annual PIT by 30 April following year
VAT / GSTMonthly, by 25th of following month

Double Taxation Agreements

Treaties in force

~90

Key partners: USA, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Czech Republic

EU directives apply; withholding typically 5%–15%.

Treaty counts are approximate and change as agreements are signed, ratified, or terminated. Verify the status and withholding rates under the specific treaty before relying on them.

Tax Year

Calendar year

Notes

Estonian CIT (lump-sum) regime defers tax until profit distribution. R&D super-deduction available.