Experienced executors of our marketplace will help you with opening a company in Poland

09.04.2025 News

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Date published: 09.04.2025

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In 2025, Poland remains a top destination for entrepreneurs thanks to its simplified procedures, access to the EU market and support for foreign businesses. It's easy to register a company, but what type should you choose? On our legal marketplace, we have analysed the most popular forms of business in Poland - find your ideal option and contact our experts for quick help!

Please contact our specialists:

1. Serpeninov Oleksandr
2. 
   Demchenko Vladyslav
3. 
   Kaufman Vladlena
4. 
   Chervonyi Volodymyr
5. 
   Zahorska Oksana
6. Vykhodtseva Anna
7. 
   Kazantseva Svitlana
8. 
   Yulia Kharzhevska
9. 
   Kalachyk Volodymyr

Jednoosobowa działalność gospodarcza (analogue of a sole proprietorship)

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  Who is it for: freelancers (designers, copywriters, translators), IT specialists, beauty professionals (hairdressers, cosmetologists), small traders or service providers.
• How it works: It is a sole proprietorship that can be registered online through the CEIDG system in a few minutes. All you need is a PESEL number and a legal status of residence in Poland (e.g. visa, residence card or UKR status). No share capital is required!
• Advantages: low start-up costs, simple accounting, the opportunity to take advantage of preferential tax rates for beginners.
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  Why choose it: it is the fastest and cheapest way to start a business in Poland. According to statistics, 60% of Ukrainian entrepreneurs in 2025 will choose this form due to its availability.

Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością (Sp. z o.o., Sp. z o.o.)

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  Who is it for: medium-sized business owners - from online stores and logistics companies to construction firms or IT agencies.
• How it works: you set up a limited liability company where your personal assets are protected and risks are limited to the share capital (minimum PLN 5000, ≈ EUR 1250). Registration can be done online via the S24 system or via a notary for more complicated cases.
• Advantages: flexibility in the management structure, the ability to attract partners, prestigious status for working with large clients and banks.
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  Why choose it: it is a ‘golden mean’ between simplicity and reliability. Ideal for those who plan to scale their business and enter the European level.

Spółka cywilna (civil society)

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  Who is it for: partners who want to run a joint business - for example, family cafes, small workshops, creative studios or consultants.
• How it works: Two or more people enter into a cooperation agreement without forming a legal entity. No capital is required, but the partners are unlimitedly liable for debts with their property.
• Advantages: quick start, minimal formalities, flexibility in distributing profits between partners.
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  Why choose it: a great option for small projects where trust between partners plays a key role.

Spółka akcyjna (joint-stock company)

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  Who is it for: large players - technology companies, manufacturing companies or projects that require significant investment.
• How it works: It is a joint-stock company with a minimum capital of PLN 100,000 (≈ EUR 25,000). Registration is more complicated, but it opens the door to issuing shares and attracting investors.
• Advantages: the ability to scale to an international level, high reputation, access to the stock market in the future.
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  Why choose it: It is a choice for ambitious businessmen with big plans, although there are not many Ukrainians in Poland who have such plans.

Prosta spółka akcyjna (ordinary joint-stock company)

• Who is it for: start-ups, IT companies, developers of innovative products or technologies.
• How it works: a hybrid form with a minimum capital of only PLN 1. Registration is simple and the structure makes it easy to attract investors through the issue of shares.
• Benefits: low entry threshold, flexible management, ideal for fast-growing technology projects.
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  Why choose it: it is a hit in 2025 among young entrepreneurs, especially in the IT sector, where speed and flexibility are required.

On our legal marketplace you will find trusted lawyers who:

1. Help you choose the best form of business for your goals.
2. Prepare all the documents.
3. Register your company.