In its judgment in the Polish case of 8th May 2025, ref. C 615/23, the CJEU confirmed that lump-sum compensation paid by local government units to public transport operators, aimed at covering losses from this business activity, is not subject to VAT. The judgment confirms the previous...

Modern companies operating in international markets face the challenge of aligning customs and transfer pricing policies. A lack of consistency between these areas can lead to significant tax, operational and financial risks. For this reason, close cooperation between customs and...

With the launch of the first deposit return systems in October 2025, new rules will come into force for beverage containers included in the system and marked with the “DEPOSIT” on a label. However, many beverage containers will remain on the market—either temporarily or...

On 30 April 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered another important judgment in Case C-278/24 (Genzyński) concerning the compatibility with EU law of the Polish rules on the joint and several liability of board members for company tax arrears. The CJEU...

MDDP at the Withholding Tax Conference We are pleased to announce that Justyna Bauta-Szostak, Partner, Tax Advisor, and Legal Counsel at MDDP, will participate in the 1st Nicolai Copernici Global Tax Talks: Withholding Tax Challenges conference. This prestigious event will take place...

Exemption from WHT without recognising the recipient as the beneficial owner The Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) ruling concerning one of the most problematic issues in the area of withholding tax (WHT), confirming that, in order to apply the WHT exemption, it is not always necessary...

Successful defence of the right to input VAT deduction Case concerning the right to the input VAT deduction on complex supplies related to the major project involving the production and outfitting of innovative modular buildings. The tax authority denied the company the right to deduct...

Precedential judgment on the right to a tax overpayment refund in a Tax Capital Group after its dissolution The first final judgments in Poland confirmed that the right to recover tax overpayment by a tax capital group (TCG) following its dissolution is granted to each company that...

Winning defence of the right to deduct expenses as tax-deductible costs after the limitation period for tax liability The tax authorities challenged the client’s right to deduct multi-million expenditures on the purchase of goods as tax deductible  costs. The goods were acquired in...

Landmark CJEU ruling on railway sidings and, more broadly, state aid in the context of taxation On 29 April 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg issued a ruling favourable to taxpayers in case C-453/23 concerning the Mayor of Mielec. This is the first CJEU...

Consortia are a commonly selected form of cooperation for the execution of large-scale projects, particularly in the construction, engineering, and financial sectors. The formation of a consortium typically serves the purpose of jointly executing a specific commercial undertaking...

Management board liability – another important CJEU judgment On 30 April, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a significant judgment concerning the Polish regulations governing joint and several liability of management board members for a company’s tax arrears...

The rapidly evolving economic landscape, growing expectations towards businesses, and emerging regulatory frameworks present undeniable challenges and obligations for entities in the construction industry. At the same time, however, the proper management and implementation of new...

MDDP advised European Student Housing Fund II on another PBSA transaction MDDP advised European Student Housing Fund II, a pan-European owner and operator of student housing assets, on the sale of a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project located on Sienkiewicza Street...

Znaczenie znaku towarowego w budowaniu wartości firmy Znak towarowy to chronione prawem oznaczenie, które identyfikuje produkt lub usługę jako pochodzącą z określonego źródła. Znak towarowy to jeden z kluczowych elementów budujących tożsamość przedsiębiorstwa na rynku – pozwala odróżnić...