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08/02/2023 · Grzegorz Stępień

THE COSTS OF A SOLE TRADER IN 2023

Next year – that is, in 2023 – we can expect two increases in the minimum wage. This is very good news for employees. However, not so much for employers. After all, every business owner pays contributions based on the average monthly wage. To sum up, an employee will have…

29/11/2022 · Grzegorz Stępień

BUSINESS IDEA

A business idea – how to put it into practice? Many people dream of finally having their own business. To be their own boss, and eventually to provide jobs for others. For a business to grow rapidly,…

29/11/2022 · Grzegorz Stępień

CERTIFICATE OF TAX RESIDENCE

Tax residence – what is it? Removing the requirement for foreign nationals to hold certificates of residence would reduce the costs of employing them on a contract-for-services basis. Currently, the employer must deduct as much as 20 per cent tax from the remuneration of people from another country who do not…

14/10/2022 · Grzegorz Stępień

VISAS FOR RUSSIANS

Visas for Russians – detailed information Many European Union countries, including Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, have introduced a ban on Russians entering on a Schengen visa. This makes it increasingly difficult for Russian citizens to leave their country. Passports…

11/10/2022 · Grzegorz Stępień

REGULARISATION OF RESIDENCE FOR RUSSIANS

Mobilisation in Russia, and work in Poland Mobilisation is underway in Russia in connection with the military operations in Ukraine. Not every Russian citizen wants to take part in it. That is why some people are trying to leave the country and…

07/10/2022 · Grzegorz Stępień

HUMANITARIAN VISA IN POLAND

Humanitarian visa – who can apply? A humanitarian visa enables countries to provide assistance to people who need legal and safe access to international protection. The regulations governing the issuance of humanitarian visas to citizens have recently changed significantly…

29/09/2022 · Grzegorz Stępień

REFUGEES IN POLAND

REFUGEES IN POLAND – Support for refugees On 9 March 2022, the Sejm passed a law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens in connection with the armed conflict on their territory. It covers a number of issues relating to…

26/09/2022 · Grzegorz Stępień

DIIA FOR UKRAINIAN CITIZENS

DIIA – what is it? Diia.pl is an electronic document issued to Ukrainian citizens who arrived in Poland after 24 February 2022. It is classified as a residence permit. It came into force on 23 July 2022. It provides…

28/06/2022 · Grzegorz Stępień

PITCH DECK

A pitch deck – how do you put one together? A start-up is a unique type of business where you can expect plenty of ups and downs, breakthroughs and setbacks. One thing is certain – starting your own business is not easy.…

10/06/2022 · Grzegorz Stępień

INVESTMENTS IN START-UPS

How do you find an investor? Innovation is one of the areas of business that offers the greatest potential for growth and often involves very large sums of money. Investing in a start-up requires a very thorough analysis, but also a commitment of time, a bit of courage and good intuition.…