Publication date: 18.02.2025
My name is Anna Mykolaivna Vykhodtseva, and I am a lawyer with experience since 2015. I specialize in international, immigration, civil, and tax law. I provide legal services to both individuals and businesses in Warsaw. I am fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and Polish, which allows me to effectively work with clients of various nationalities and protect their rights in different jurisdictions. What sets me apart from other lawyers? I have 10 years of experience living and working in the legal field, and I also hold a Master's degree in Law from Poland, which I earned after 7 years of active practice. My personal experience, ambition, desire to learn new things, and adaptability help me successfully solve complex legal issues. I also have extensive experience in company management, constantly learning and improving my professional skills. My practice includes representation in courts, drafting legal documents, and advising on migration processes, civil, and tax matters. If you need professional legal support or consultation, feel free to reach out.
Transaction Support in Property Purchase in Poland and Obtaining Permission from MSWiA
The client approached with a request to purchase real estate in Poland and to support the transaction for buying a house. According to Polish law, a foreigner must apply to the Ministry of the Interior and Administration (MSWiA) to obtain permission for purchasing real estate. However, there are several exceptions when this requirement is waived. In this case, purchasing real estate with part of the land required obtaining permission.
During the process of formalizing the transaction, we carried out several stages to help the client achieve a successful result without violating legislative requirements and optimized the process to minimize delays.
Case Details
- Request Date: 2024.
- Claimant: a person wishing to purchase property in Poland.
- Claim Requirements: consultation on real estate purchase, obtaining permission for purchasing part of the land.
- Documents Submitted: documents for the permit application, documents for real estate purchase.
Actions
- Analysis of Client's Individual Situation: an analysis of the client's situation, who was interested in quickly purchasing real estate.
- Search for Purchase Options Without MSWiA Permission: prepared a number of strategies to reduce the need for permission or make the purchase process as quick as possible.
- Notarial Support for the Transaction: prepared all necessary contracts and documents for supporting the transaction, ensured their notarization.
- Purchase of Part of Real Estate Without Permission: carried out the purchase of part of the real estate that did not require MSWiA permission.
- Preparation of Power of Attorney: prepared a power of attorney for the sale of the remaining part of the land after obtaining MSWiA permission.
- Preparation of Documents for Submission to MSWiA: collected and submitted the necessary documents to obtain permission for purchasing real estate with part of the land.
- Obtaining Permission: the permission to purchase real estate with part of the land was obtained in six months (average time to obtain permission — 8 months).
Outcome
- Successful Completion of the Transaction: the purchase of real estate was completed in accordance with the established legislative requirements.
- Obtaining Permission: successfully obtained permission to purchase part of the land, allowing the continuation of the real estate purchase process.
Questions and Answers
Question
How to obtain permission for purchasing real estate in Poland?
Answer
To obtain permission for purchasing real estate in Poland, you must submit an application to the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, as well as confirm that the buyer meets the legal requirements.
Question
What documents are required to apply for permission to purchase real estate?
Answer
To apply, you need to prepare a document confirming the buyer's foreign status, as well as a purchase plan and other documents confirming the legality of the transaction.
Question
How long does it take to obtain permission to purchase real estate?
Answer
The process of obtaining permission may take from 6 to 8 months depending on the complexity of the case and the documents prepared.
Why Should You Consult a Lawyer?
- Professional Support: a lawyer will help you properly prepare all documents and go through all stages of the real estate purchase process.
- Protection of Interests: ensures legal protection during the purchase of real estate and obtaining the necessary permissions.
- Time Saving: a lawyer will help avoid mistakes and delays in the purchase process.
Legal Support: providing all necessary services at each stage of real estate purchase.
Consultations on legal aspects of purchasing real estate in Poland.
Achievements: successful completion of the transaction and obtaining permission.
Supporting the transaction when purchasing real estate in Poland is a complex process, but with the help of a qualified lawyer, the client was able to successfully complete the transaction and obtain the necessary permission to purchase part of the land. This allowed them to implement their plans for purchasing real estate without violating legislative requirements.
