Legal support for Ukrainian and international business in Poland
For more than 10 years we have been guiding Ukrainian and international clients entering the Polish market — from company formation and tax structuring to investment protection and complex cross-border disputes. One firm, two jurisdictions, one chain of accountability.
Market entry and incorporation
We design the optimal structure for entering Poland — taking into account ownership, tax residency, banking and reporting obligations — and incorporate the chosen vehicle end-to-end, with corporate documents and KYC ready for the first transaction.
- sp. z o.o., branch office, sole proprietorship
- shareholder agreements and corporate governance
- KYC, beneficial ownership, UBO filings
Tax structuring
We choose the taxation model that fits your business — not a template. We structure flows between Ukraine, Poland and third jurisdictions with attention to CIT, VAT, withholding taxes, transfer pricing and double tax treaties.
- corporate and personal tax structuring
- cross-border flows and transfer pricing
- tax opinions and individual rulings
Banking and corporate accounts
We support clients through Polish bank compliance — from selecting the right bank for your profile to building the documentation package and accompanying you through KYC and source-of-funds reviews.
- bank selection for non-resident clients
- KYC and source-of-funds documentation
- compliance with AML and CRS reporting
Residence and work permits
We obtain residence and work permits for business owners, executives and key employees relocating to Poland — and coordinate the relocation of families, including spouses, children and household.
- residence permits for owners and managers
- work permits and EU Blue Card
- family relocation and dependants
Commercial contracts and operations
We draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts with Polish partners — from distribution and service agreements to construction, IT and licensing — and provide day-to-day legal support for your Polish entity.
- commercial contracts with Polish partners
- employment and contractor documentation
- day-to-day legal support for the entity
Investment protection and disputes
We protect investors and entrepreneurs in disputes before Polish courts, arbitration and regulators — including bilateral investment treaty (BIT) protection, asset recovery and enforcement of judgments across jurisdictions.
- commercial litigation and arbitration in Poland
- BIT and investment protection claims
- cross-border asset recovery and enforcement
Four steps from idea to a working Polish company
Brief and NDA
We map your goals, ownership, planned operations and tax residency. We sign an NDA before receiving your group structure, financial data or sensitive commercial information.
Legal and tax diagnosis
We analyse the Polish and Ukrainian legal framework, applicable tax regimes and banking landscape. We assess the prospects of your project in percentages, not promises.
Roadmap
We design the action plan: corporate form, tax model, banking, residence permits, employment, deadlines and budget — all agreed with the client before the first filing.
Implementation and ongoing support
We incorporate the entity, open accounts, draft contracts, obtain permits and stay with the client for day-to-day support, audits and disputes.
Why a well-built Polish structure costs less than fixing a broken one
Most disputes with Polish banks, tax authorities and counterparties are not born in the meeting room — they are born at the moment the company is registered, the bank account is opened and the first contract is signed. Here is how we prevent them before they become a problem.
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What to do if…
Four typical situations for international business in Poland, where the cost of a correct decision in the first 72 hours is the difference between a smooth entry and a multi-month dispute. Expand each item to see the sequence of actions.
…you are planning to incorporate a company in Poland
- we analyse ownership, taxation and banking constraints for your profile;
- we choose the corporate form (sp. z o.o., branch, sole proprietorship);
- we prepare incorporation documents, UBO filings and KYC for the bank;
- we register the entity and open the corporate account end-to-end.
…your Polish bank account is blocked or subject to compliance review
- within 24 hours we audit the existing KYC documentation and identify gaps;
- we prepare a source-of-funds and source-of-wealth file for the bank;
- we represent the client in communications with compliance officers;
- where needed, we coordinate a controlled migration to another bank.
…you need to relocate owners, executives or key staff to Poland
- we obtain residence and work permits for owners and managers;
- we coordinate family relocation: spouses, children, schools;
- we align employment documentation with Polish labour law;
- we ensure continuity of operations during the relocation period.
…you are in a commercial dispute with a Polish partner or regulator
- we assess the prospects of the case in percentages, not in promises;
- we choose the venue — Polish courts, arbitration or BIT protection;
- we represent the client through all instances and coordinate enforcement;
- where applicable, we pursue cross-border asset recovery.
A conversation about your project in Poland — personally with the practice leader
Describe your situation — you will receive a clear assessment of prospects, a list of documents to work with and an indicative budget, with no empty promises.