CFR-1 REGISTRATION ✅ BUSINESS ✅ SERVICES

analyzes your status (individual, sole proprietor, or company);
checks tax residency criteria (center of interests, 183 days of residence, etc.);
determines which documents are required.

prepares the official “Wniosek o wydanie zaświadczenia CFR-1”;
gathers necessary attachments (NIP, KRS, address confirmation, power of attorney, etc.);
prepares and registers the power of attorney if required.

submits the application online (e-Urząd Skarbowy) or in person;
pays the stamp duty (17 PLN if paper submission);
obtains confirmation of submission.

What is CFR-1 and who needs it

If you do business in Poland or work with foreign partners, you cannot do without CFR-1 (certificate of tax residency). This is an official document that confirms you pay taxes in Poland. Thanks to it, you can:

avoid double taxation;
confidently conclude contracts with international partners;
participate in tenders, receive financing or leasing without unnecessary questions.

Without CFR-1, any cooperation abroad can get stuck at the level of bureaucracy. At CONSULTANT, we will help you obtain the document quickly, correctly, and on the first attempt — so that you can focus on business development, not endless tax formalities.

Question

Who has the right to submit a CFR-1 application and what are the tax residency criteria?

Answer

A company or legal entity registered in Poland, or an individual/entrepreneur who has a place of residence or registration/location in Poland. One of the following important criteria must be met: center of economic or personal interests in Poland, or staying in Poland for more than 183 days in the tax year. You can apply personally or through an authorized representative.

How to correctly fill out the CFR-1 request (certificate application)

Use the official form “Application for a certificate of residence or location for tax purposes” (CFR-1 form).
It can be submitted online through the Tax Office electronic services or on paper at the relevant tax office.
If submitted via a proxy, a properly executed power of attorney (general or special) is required.
Don’t forget to include address confirmation, NIP information, or other tax identifiers depending on your status.

Consequences and advantages of using the CFR-1 certificate

Entrepreneurs or legal entities receive legal confirmation of their tax status, eliminating doubts from counterparties and allowing preferential rates or avoiding high tax rates in contracting countries. Cooperation with banks, customs authorities, participation in international agreements or tenders is simplified — often without CFR-1, this is almost a mandatory requirement. Protection against the risk of double taxation — when income may be taxed in both Poland and abroad — the document allows you to officially prove that primary tax obligations belong to Poland.

Why entrust obtaining CFR-1 to the professionals at the legal service CONSULTANT

We know all the nuances of Polish tax law.

We take care of all document preparation and verification so that the application is submitted correctly the first time.

Representation of your interests before the tax authority, monitoring deadlines.

Convenient communication methods, support in Ukrainian, assistance with both online and paper submissions.

Saves time and nerves: you get CFR-1 without unnecessary hassle, with a guarantee of compliance with the law.

Conclusion

Registering CFR-1 in Poland is not just a formality but a key to stable and secure financial relations abroad. The document opens doors to cooperation with international partners, protects against double taxation, and confirms your reliability as a resident. The Consultant Legal Marketplace will help you go through this process quickly, accurately, and with maximum benefit for you. We work for results so you can calmly focus on developing your business, not bureaucracy.