In recent years, more and more Poles have decided to invest in foreign real estate. The motives for buying vary – for some it is an investment, for others a way to own a second home in a tourist attraction. However, when the time comes to sell the property, the question arises: what...

The draft amendment to the Tax Ordinance Act and certain other acts runs to 52 pages, and more than half of its contents are changes to the Mandatory Disclosure Rules (MDR) provisions. The proposed changes to the MDR provisions are comprehensive and, in some aspects, revolutionary. Several...

A well-designed and up-to-date transfer pricing model is crucial for ensuring coherent tax compliance and mitigating fiscal risks. However, the dynamic nature of market conditions and even the most carefully developed transfer pricing frameworks can require periodic updates. Why is...

ViDA package published – announced DRR dates unchanged On 25 March 2025, the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package was officially published in the Official Journal of the European Union as Council Directive (EU) 2025/516. This is the legislative final of a long-awaited reform...

The estonian CIT, or lump-sum tax on company income, is a form of taxation that allows the postponement of tax payment until the actual distribution of profits to an individual – a shareholder. A key element in the initial phase of applying this taxation model is the calculation of...

The renewable energy sector is growing rapidly, yet investors often face unfavourable tax regulations and a strict approach of the tax authorities.One of the major challenges has been the limited possibility of including debt financing expenses (e.g. loan interest) as tax deductible...

As the financial year-end approaches—bringing tax closures and financial audits—it’s the last chance to thoroughly review settlements, pricing, and contractual terms and make any necessary adjustments. Taxpayers often ask: What are transfer pricing (TP) adjustments? Why are TP adjustments...

The status of tax residence in Poland is crucial for the correct settlement of personal income tax. Polish tax residents are obliged to settle income tax in Poland on their total income, both domestic and foreign (unlimited tax liability). Polish non-residents for tax purposes, on...

A capital company formed by the conversion of a sole proprietorship is considered as a taxpayer starting a business. On March 11, 2025, the Supreme Administrative Court issued a ruling (referenceII FSK 1412/24) that may significantly impact taxpayers arising from the transformation...

The Council of the European Union – in a press release dated March 11, 2025 – announced that a political agreement had been reached on the amendment of the directive on administrative cooperation (under the so-called amending directive, referred to as DAC9). The amendment aims to...

CJEU issues revolutionary ruling on board members’ joint and several liability On February 27th 2025 the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a landmark judgement that challenges the model of joint and several liability of the management board members. The ruling in case...

Tomasz Michalik again honoured in Chambers Europe ranking! We are delighted to share great news – once again Tomasz Michalik has been awarded a prestigious distinction in the most recent edition of the Chambers Europe ranking. For the 19th time in a row, Tomasz has been placed...

Both the provisions of the Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Act and the provisions of various double taxation treaties provide for the obligation to withhold tax on payments made to non-residents for the use of so-called “industrial equipment.” In principle, non-residents earning...

A Transactionally significant judgment on the redemption of shares The combined efforts of MDDP’s Real Estate and Tax Litigation teams have successfully concluded proceedings regarding the redemption of shares, specifically concerning the abuse of law clause for one of our clients....

What is the tax on income from buildings? The tax on income from buildings has been in effect in Polish law since January 1, 2018. This tax, commonly referred to as the “minimum tax on buildings,” is a solution designed to ensure effective taxation of entities operating...