On April 3, 2025, the CJEU issued a revolutionary ruling in the Polish case C-213/24, Grzera, which may radically change the current tax practice regarding VAT taxation of sale or letting of real estate by spouses. What was it about? Spouses concluded a contract of free transfer of...

A marriage may be regarded as a VAT taxpayer! – Groundbreaking CJEU ruling in Case C-213/24, Grzera On 3rd April 2025, the CJEU delivered a highly significant judgment in the Polish Case C-213/24, Grzera. The ruling concerns, firstly, whether a seller can be considered a VAT taxpayer...

Single VAT Registration is the last of the pillars introduced under the ViDA package, although it will be the first to come into force – from 1 July 2028 – ahead of the other two pillars (Digital Reporting Requirements and Platform Economy). The purpose of these changes is to reduce...

Many entrepreneurs in Poland would like to have lower tax liabilities. It’s worth taking a closer look at the opportunities introduced by the legislator.One such mechanism that can help reduce CIT tax is hypothetical interest on equity capital. What is hypothetical interest? Hypothetical...

Employee volunteering is a popular element of corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies, whereby employers encourage their staff to engage in social or charitable activities, often with organisational and financial support from the company. From the employer’s perspective,...

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...