Publication date: 03.04.2025
My name is Svetlana Kazantseva, a lawyer from Warsaw. The key areas of law I work in are legalization and citizenship. My out-of-the-box thinking, speed of making the right decisions, and experience set me apart from other professionals.
Charity Foundation Registration in Poland: Supporting Ukrainians
In the context of war and a challenging humanitarian situation, the importance of supporting Ukrainians in Poland has become extremely high. My client approached me with the desire to establish a charity foundation that would actively assist Ukrainian families living in Poland. Considering the current situation and the need for help for children, women, and elderly people, this project held great significance. However, registering a charity organization in Poland requires adherence to a number of legal procedures, so my client needed professional support to ensure a smooth process.
Preparing for Foundation Registration
The first step was the development of the foundation's statute, which clearly defined the organization's mission, goals, and objectives. Together with the client, we agreed on all the details of the statute, which helped avoid delays during the registration stage. After that, we prepared the necessary documents for registration, which included not only the statute but also the foundation’s address confirmation, information about the founders, and their legal documents.
Registration in the National Court Register (KRS)
An important step was submitting documents for the foundation's registration in KRS (Krajowy Rejestr Sądowy – National Court Register), which is a necessary condition for the legal operation of any charity organization in Poland. This allows the foundation to obtain official status and operate within Polish legislation. Thanks to the accurate fulfillment of all requirements, the registration was completed without delays, and the foundation received official status.
Registration with Tax Authorities and Other Agencies
After successful registration in KRS, we applied to the tax authorities to obtain the necessary identification numbers. This is an important step because, without proper tax registration, the foundation cannot perform financial transactions or receive donations:
- NIP (Tax Identification Number): the tax identification number of the foundation.
- REGON (National Business Register Number): the statistical number of the organization, required for conducting official financial operations.
- Official recognition of the foundation's charitable status: application to the relevant authorities for permission to conduct charitable activities.
Start of Activities and Initial Achievements
Thanks to prompt registration and efficient cooperation, the foundation was successfully registered and began its activities. Just a few days after the foundation’s registration, the client was able to organize the first events providing humanitarian aid to Ukrainian families residing in Poland.
Results of the Work
- Successful registration in KRS: the foundation received official status and began its operations without legal obstacles.
- All necessary tax numbers obtained: NIP and REGON.
- Official recognition of charitable status: the foundation was officially registered as a charity organization.
- Launch of humanitarian aid: the foundation is actively working, providing assistance to Ukrainian families in Poland.
Questions and Answers
Question
What documents are required for registering a charity foundation in Poland?
Answer
To register a foundation, you need to prepare the statute, documents about the founders, confirmation of the legal address, and other legal documents confirming the status of the founders.
Question
How quickly can a charity foundation be registered in Poland?
Answer
The registration process can take from a few days to a week if all the documents are prepared correctly and submitted according to KRS requirements.
Why Should You Contact a Lawyer?
- Legal support: a lawyer will help in the correct preparation of documents and the registration process.
- Protection of interests: a lawyer will protect the interests of the founders at all stages of registration and ensure compliance with the law.
- Time-saving: a professional can speed up the entire process and avoid legal errors.
Legal support: complete assistance at every stage of foundation registration.
Consultations on taxation and legal matters.
Achievement of results: successful registration and start of activities.
Registering a charity foundation in Poland is an important step in supporting Ukrainians. Thanks to a professional approach and legal support, the foundation was successfully registered and has already begun its activities, helping those in need.
