Open a company in Poland — Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about company formation in Poland. Fees, timeline, VAT rates, required documents, and invoicing compliance.

Key Facts

Capital city: Warsaw
Currency: Polish Złoty (PLN)
Standard VAT: 23%
Reduced VAT: 8%
Min. share capital: PLN 5,000 (sp. z o.o.)
Formation time: 7–21 days
Formation fee: PLN 1,500–5,000

Available Company Types

sp. z o.o.
S.A.
JDG

E-Invoicing Format

PEPPOL / KSeF (mandatory from 2026)

Required Invoice Fields in Poland

These fields are mandatory on every compliant invoice.

NIP number

KRS number

Buyer VAT ID

Seller VAT ID

Invoice date

Line items

Source: Poland tax authority

VAT Reverse-Charge for Poland

When selling B2B cross-border from or to Poland, the reverse-charge mechanism applies. Atlas-EU detects this automatically.

Threshold: B2B cross-border within EU.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum share capital for a company in Poland?

The minimum share capital in Poland is PLN 5,000 (sp. z o.o.).

How long does it take to register a company in Poland?

Company formation in Poland typically takes 7–21 days.

What is the VAT rate in Poland?

The standard VAT rate in Poland is 23%. The reduced rate is 8%.

Not covered in this guide: Actual company registration filing (we provide guidance, not filing services); bank account/EMI integration; tax return filing; payroll/HR.