In the dynamic business world, planning of settlement between related parties is becoming an essential part of groups’ business strategy. Changes in the market affect the development of new technologies, products and services. They determine the activities of companies in achieving economic benefits and competitive advantages. Well planned settlements are the basis for business success,…
One thing is certain: there is no turning back from National e-Invoice System [hereinafter: KSeF]. This was confirmed by the Minister of Finance, Andrzej Domanski, on 21 March 2024 at a meeting where representatives of the ministry summarised the consultation cycle on KSeF and outlined the planned changes to the legislation already enacted. We undoubtedly…
Judgment of the Provincial Administrative Court (WSA) in Warsaw of 21 February 2024, ref. no. III SA/Wa 2083/23. Recently, the Polish energy sector has witnessed an unusual phenomenon: the emergence of negative electricity and gas prices on the market. This situation has given rise to disputes and doubts regarding the VAT treatment of such transactions.…
An APA (advance pricing arrangement) is an agreement on the transfer price applied in transactions between related parties, concluded between a taxpayer and the Head of the National Revenue Administration. The APA takes the form of an administrative decision and constitutes a confirmation by the tax authority of the arm’s length principle of settlements between…
When we talk about transfer pricing, we’re definitely thinking about transferring funds. And probably abroad. Most likely to a tax haven. If this was your first association upon seeing the title, make sure to read this article to the end. We’ll demystify transfer pricing, show you what it really is, and explain why it’s worth…
By the judgment of March 21st, 2023 (ref. C-606/22, Director of the Tax Administration Chamber in Bydgoszcz), the CJEU granted the taxpayer the right to correct VAT resulting from the application of an excessive VAT rate on retail sales documented with fiscal receipts, provided that this does not result in unjust enrichment. Unfortunately, the Court’s…
Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in interest in ESG topics. This is due to two reasons: the increase in stakeholder interest in off-balance sheet activities and the extension of the ESG reporting obligation (so far, the ESG issue in Poland concerned about 150 entities, but due to the change in the rules, from…
In its judgment of 29 February 2024[1], the CJEU ruled that Member States may impose time limits on a creditor’s application for bad debt relief in cases of debtor default. Additionally, if the tax authority fails to reimburse the VAT amount claimed under bad debt relief within a reasonable time, the creditor is entitled to…
Short-term rental of real estate via online platforms is becoming an increasingly popular way of earning income due to the possibility of easily reaching potential tenants. While contracting is becoming easier this is not always the case when accounting for taxes on this. In this context, it should be noted that from 2023 onwards, rental…
The European Union is about to take another major step towards reducing its impact on global deforestation and forest degradation. The goal, of course, is commendable, however, its consequences will be felt by importers and exporters of products such as palm oil, soy, timber, cocoa, coffee, cattle, and rubber. What will the key obligations for…