Publication date: 02.04.2025
My name is Serhiy Hrysenko, I am a lawyer from Szczecin, Poland. I have extensive practice and expertise in land legislation and economic relations.
Business Registration in Poland: A Path to Obtaining a Residence Card
One of the options for obtaining a residence card in Poland is by registering your own company. Creating a Sole Proprietorship (Jednoosobowa Działalność Gospodarcza, JDG) or a Limited Liability Company (Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością, Sp. z o.o.) allows you to legally work and reside in the country, as well as serve as a basis for further residence legalization.
Sergiy Hrysenko, a professional in the field of entrepreneurship, provides comprehensive assistance with business registration and the preparation of all necessary documents.
Popular Business Structures in Poland
Before starting a business in Poland, it is important to choose the appropriate legal structure. The most common options for foreigners are:
Sole Proprietorship (JDG) – Ideal for small businesses and freelancers:
- Fast and simple registration: the process takes a few days.
- Flexible tax system: the option to choose simplified taxation.
- Individual responsibility: the owner is personally liable for the company’s debts.
- Suitable for small businesses: best for freelancers and self-employed individuals.
Limited Liability Company (Sp. z o.o.) – Suitable for medium businesses and companies with foreign capital:
- Popular among medium and large companies.
- Separate legal entity: limited liability for owners.
- Minimal capital: starting from 5,000 PLN.
- Ability to attract partners and investors.
Steps for Business Registration in Poland
To register a business, you need to follow a few simple steps:
- Possession of a passport or residence card.
- Official address for business registration (can rent a legal address).
- Choosing a tax system: simplified system or other options.
- Registration with authorities: CEIDG for Sole Proprietorship or KRS for Limited Liability Company.
- Opening a bank account in Poland.
- Registration with tax authorities (NIP) and the social insurance fund (ZUS).
Documents Required for Business Registration
- For Sole Proprietorship (JDG):
- Completed CEIDG-1 form.
- Proof of registration address.
- PESEL number (if necessary).
- For Limited Liability Company (Sp. z o.o.):
- Company Statute (Umowa Spółki).
- Determining founders and share distribution.
- Renting a legal address.
- Registration in the National Court Register (KRS).
- Appointment of a company director.
- Payment of the state registration fee.
How Does Business Help to Obtain a Residence Card?
After registering a business, you can apply for a residence card in Poland. It is important that the company carries out real economic activity, generates income, and meets its financial obligations.
Why Should You Contact Sergiy Hrysenko?
- Consultations on choosing a business structure – assistance in choosing the best structure for your business.
- Document preparation – support from company registration to residence card application.
- Step-by-step assistance with registration – opening an account, registration with authorities.
- Legal support – clarification of Polish tax legislation and social contribution requirements.
- Assistance at all stages – preparation of documents to confirm economic activity.
Registering a business in Poland is not only an opportunity to work legally but also an excellent way to obtain a residence card based on entrepreneurial activity. However, it is important that your company is active, financially stable, and complies with Polish legislation.
