FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

You need to contact the Foundation through the contact form, by phone, or by email. The first step is to review the information materials and the cooperation agreement. After accepting the terms, the agreement is signed during a meeting at the office or by sending a signed scan of the agreement (remote mode).

No, the Foundation supports all individuals regardless of status (age, education, etc.). The only aspect that may prevent cooperation is the industry. Excluded industries are gastronomy, construction, and medical (including cosmetology).

The agreement is signed for an indefinite period with 1-month notice. The minimum cooperation period is 2 months.

Students under 26 do not pay ZUS or PIT regardless of the venture. Individuals performing work-for-hire contracts are exempt from ZUS, as payment is based on a work-for-hire agreement. In trading industries (e-commerce, dropshipping), settlement is through a mandate contract, generating ZUS and PIT (44%) obligations for those without student status under 26 or another insurance title.

Yes, it will be the same form of cooperation as if you had your own company, with the difference that the Foundation will be the contracting party.

On invoices, the Foundation's registration data appears as the seller. Contracts with contractors are signed by the Foundation after prior review by lawyers.

The relationship with the Foundation is a civil-law contract (mandate contract or work-for-hire contract), on the basis of which you withdraw profits. You are formally a person employed by the Foundation. Partnership cooperation is possible, but the Foundation does not regulate mutual obligations between partners.

You pay VAT (unless you qualify for subject exemption), income tax PIT (6% or 9.6% depending on the activity) and possibly ZUS in trading industries. Individuals under 26 do not pay PIT.

The package includes use of the Foundation's legal personality, bookkeeping, legal advisory, tax advisory, and HR advisory within the scope of the conducted venture.

Yes, you shape the image of your brand yourself. The Foundation's data does not even have to appear on your website.

No, you can do this on your own at the Patent Office. Our lawyers can guide you through this process.

Yes, your details appear in the preamble of the contract, so the contractor knows that you are the actual performer, not the Foundation.

All contracts with your contractors are signed by authorized persons on behalf of the Foundation, e.g. the board of directors.

Contracts are verified by the legal department within a maximum of a few business days. The package includes 2 hours of lawyer work per month; each additional 30 minutes is subject to an extra charge.

Upon signing the cooperation agreement, you will receive access to the invoicing system where you issue invoices online.

All transfers must be entered according to the Foundation's internal rules. Transfers are authorized after receiving all necessary documents (signed contract scans, VAT invoices, etc.).

No, the Foundation does not provide information about funding and does not personally prepare applications for projects carried out under its wing.

Yes, they mainly result from exceeding the allowed number of accounting documents, exceeding the legal advisory limit, or salary withdrawals above PLN 10,000 in a given month. Details are in the Terms and Conditions on the website.

You can pay social and health insurance contributions. Insurance depends on the type of services provided. The minimum cost of health insurance is PLN 49 per month.

Yes, cryptocurrency received from a contractor must be transferred through an electronic payment provider to the Foundation's account in PLN.