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24/03/2025 · Grzegorz Stępień

Mały ZUS Plus 2025 – how to benefit from lower contributions and what’s changing

Rules for using Mały ZUS Plus in 2025 Mały ZUS Plus 2025 is one of the key relief schemes available to entrepreneurs running small-scale businesses. This scheme enables the payment of social security contributions…

10/03/2025 · Grzegorz Stępień

How to claim a business start-up grant for those in employment in 2025

Availability of start-up grants for employees in 2025 In 2025, people employed under an employment contract or running their own business will have the opportunity to secure funding to set up their own business. Contrary to popular belief, the funds…

26/02/2025 · Grzegorz Stępień

Full-time employment versus running your own business

The choice between full-time employment and running your own business is a dilemma faced by many employees. Each of these forms of employment has its own advantages and disadvantages, which are worth analysing carefully before making a decision. Working as…

17/02/2025 · Grzegorz Stępień

 Why is it worth doing your own bookkeeping?

The decision to run your own sole trader business is a step towards independence, but it also entails a number of responsibilities, including keeping the accounts. Doing your own bookkeeping for a sole trader business can be beneficial for several reasons. First and foremost,…

10/02/2025 · Grzegorz Stępień

 How to complete a PIT return for sole traders

The basics of PIT accounting for business owners PIT accounting for business owners is a key element of financial management in any business. In Poland, self-employed individuals can choose from several forms of taxation, each of which has its own specific…

30/01/2025 · Grzegorz Stępień

 How to manage costs effectively in a sole trader business

Tax-deductible expenses: Running a sole trader business involves managing tax-deductible expenses, which directly affect the amount of income tax payable. These expenses comprise all outgoings incurred with a view to generating income or safeguarding it…

20/01/2025 · Grzegorz Stępień

When does a business become illegal, and what are the consequences?

Definition of unlawful business activity Understanding when a business activity becomes unlawful is crucial for every entrepreneur. In Poland, a business activity is defined as an organised, ongoing profit-making activity carried out in one’s own name. To be lawful, it must be…

15/01/2025 · Grzegorz Stępień

How do you get a loan to set up a business in Poland?

Start-up funding These days, starting one’s own business is a dream for many people; however, one of the biggest challenges is securing sufficient start-up capital for the business. Fortunately, there are many options for start-up funding that can help make this dream a reality…

06/01/2025 · Grzegorz Stępień

How can you successfully set up a freight forwarding company in Poland?

The role of a freight forwarding company Freight forwarding is an integral part of the TSL (Transport, Freight Forwarding, Logistics) sector and plays a key role in the process of transporting goods. Understanding the nature of freight forwarding is the first step towards setting up your own business in this sector. Freight forwarders are…

30/12/2024 · Grzegorz Stępień

 How to finance your first business effectively

Loans for starting a business Starting your own business is a dream for many people who want independence and the chance to bring their own ideas to life. However, one of the biggest challenges facing budding entrepreneurs is finding the right funding for their start-up.…