{"id":3420,"date":"2025-01-31T15:11:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T12:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latwy-start.pl\/?p=3420"},"modified":"2026-10-25T12:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T12:48:12","slug":"top-5-mistakes-when-starting-a-business-in-poland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latwy-start.pl\/en\/top-5-mistakes-when-starting-a-business-in-poland\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Mistakes When Starting a Business in Poland and How to Avoid Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"block_e9e8f01caca1863d4ebe570b5b778005\"\n             class=\"hero default default layout-full section\"\n             style=\"\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"hero-inner section-inner grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2\">\n                <div class=\"hero-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                            <div class=\"hero-title section-title section-title-big\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h1>Top 5 Mistakes When Starting a Business in Poland and How to Avoid Them<\/h1>                            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t                        <div class=\"hero-description section-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The right approach to business registration in Poland helps avoid unnecessary costs, delays, and complications in future company management. This article will examine the main registration mistakes made by aspiring entrepreneurs and provide recommendations on how to avoid them.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t                <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"hero-image mobile-fullscreen\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/latwy-start.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/top-5-mistakes-when-registering-a-company-in-poland-680x680.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/latwy-start.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/top-5-mistakes-when-registering-a-company-in-poland-680x680.jpg 680w, https:\/\/latwy-start.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/top-5-mistakes-when-registering-a-company-in-poland-85x85.jpg 85w, https:\/\/latwy-start.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/top-5-mistakes-when-registering-a-company-in-poland-375x375.jpg 375w, https:\/\/latwy-start.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/top-5-mistakes-when-registering-a-company-in-poland-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/latwy-start.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/top-5-mistakes-when-registering-a-company-in-poland.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/>                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_093edd37b1bc9b5f686a61b6ed859326\"\n             class=\"cta variant-1 default layout-contained has-background has-background-color section\"\n             style=\"background-color: #1e1b39\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"cta-inner section-inner\">\n                <div class=\"cta-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t                        <div class=\"cta-title section-title section-title-white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h2>We will help you start a business in Poland and register it correctly.<\/h2>                        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t                <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"cta-right\">\n                        <div class=\"cta-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/latwy-start.pl\/en\/service\/firma\/\"\n   target=\"_self\"\n   class=\"button\"\n    >\n    \n    Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_c5c2749639de47aeccab11e0fe36c48b\"\n             class=\"richtext default default layout-full section\"\n             style=\"\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"richtext-inner section-inner\">\n                                    <div class=\"richtext-title section-title\">\n                        \n<p><\/p>                    <\/div>\n                \n                \n                \n                                    <div class=\"richtext-editor section-editor\">\n                        <p>Poland is becoming an increasingly attractive country for doing business. Its proximity to the European market, stable economy, affordable taxation, and relatively simple company registration make it popular among foreign entrepreneurs. However, despite its accessibility, many make mistakes when registering a company, which can lead to financial and legal problems, as well as delays in the registration process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4899 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/latwy-start.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/top5-mistake-680x462.png\" alt=\"\u0418\u043d\u0444\u043e\u0433\u0440\u0430\u0444\u0438\u043a\u0430: \u0442\u043e\u043f-5 \u043e\u0448\u0438\u0431\u043e\u043a \u043f\u0440\u0438 \u0440\u0435\u0433\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0446\u0438\u0438 \u043a\u043e\u043c\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0438 \u0432 \u041f\u043e\u043b\u044c\u0448\u0435\" width=\"680\" height=\"462\" \/><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_4465372d01374ab4feeabcb7e1dbada3\"\n             class=\"content default default layout-full section\"\n             style=\"\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"content-inner section-inner grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-8 gap-4\">\n                <div class=\"content-left\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-title section-title\">\n                            \n<h2>Mistake 1: Choosing the wrong legal form<\/h2>                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-right\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-editor section-editor\">\n                            <p>The first and most important step is choosing a legal entity. Several types of companies are available in Poland, the most common of which are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A sole proprietorship (IP) is a form of sole proprietorship suitable for small businesses and freelancers. The ease of registration and minimal costs make this form of business popular, but the entrepreneur bears full personal liability for the company&#039;s debts.<\/li>\n<li>Sp\u00f3\u0142ka z oo (OOO) is a limited liability company, ideal for small and medium-sized businesses. Owners are not personally liable for the company&#039;s obligations, but share capital and accounting are required.<\/li>\n<li>Sp\u00f3\u0142ka komandytowa, sp\u00f3\u0142ka akcyjna and others \u2013 are used less frequently, but can be suitable for specific tasks, such as large-scale investments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choosing the wrong business structure can lead to tax-related mistakes, administrative complications, or additional costs when starting a business. For example, if you choose to open an LLC instead of a sole proprietorship for a small business, you&#039;ll have to bear the costs of an accountant and annual reports. And if you choose a sole proprietorship for a risky project, the entrepreneur will be personally liable for debts.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_1fe31993a859fa09f41409f02d942009\"\n             class=\"content default default layout-full section\"\n             style=\"\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"content-inner section-inner grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-8 gap-4\">\n                <div class=\"content-left\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-title section-title\">\n                            \n<h2>How to avoid the mistake:<\/h2>                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-right\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-editor section-editor\">\n                            <ul>\n<li>Assess business goals: short-term and long-term.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the tax implications of each business form, including tax rates, social security contributions, and reporting requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Consult a lawyer before submitting an application for registration, especially if you plan to attract investors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_12324228b24523445a24cedca4df3932\"\n             class=\"content default default layout-full section\"\n             style=\"\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"content-inner section-inner grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-8 gap-4\">\n                <div class=\"content-left\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-title section-title\">\n                            \n<h2>Error 2: Incorrect selection of PKD codes<\/h2>                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-right\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-editor section-editor\">\n                            <p>PKD (Classifier of Activities) codes determine the types of business a company can conduct. Errors at this stage can lead to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The company will not be able to obtain the required tax numbers or will face additional taxes.<\/li>\n<li>Additional licenses and permits will be required to conduct business.<\/li>\n<li>It will be necessary to make changes to the company&#039;s charter, which will require time and expense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Selecting an inappropriate PKD can impact access to subsidies, grants, and loan programs. Some activities require specific qualifications or special permits, without which the company will not be able to operate.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_ff01b487fab60a7b09cd979cb1fb08b1\"\n             class=\"content default default layout-full section\"\n             style=\"\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"content-inner section-inner grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-8 gap-4\">\n                <div class=\"content-left\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-title section-title\">\n                            \n<h2>How to avoid the mistake:<\/h2>                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-right\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-editor section-editor\">\n                            <ul>\n<li>Carefully study the PKD and select all applicable codes.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that the codes selected correspond to the actual activity.<\/li>\n<li>Check whether the selected PKD requires additional permits and licenses.<\/li>\n<li>Consult with an accountant or lawyer when choosing codes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_5c13743ea8eab107202ad999406bd647\"\n             class=\"content default default layout-full section\"\n             style=\"\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"content-inner section-inner grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-8 gap-4\">\n                <div class=\"content-left\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-title section-title\">\n                            \n<h2>Error 3: Errors in the company&#039;s articles of association (for Sp. z oo)<\/h2>                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-right\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-editor section-editor\">\n                            <p>A company&#039;s charter is the fundamental document of a legal entity. Errors in its drafting can lead to legal disputes, financial losses, and complications when changing the founders.<\/p>\n<p>Common problems:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The rules for participants&#039; exit are not defined, which may lead to conflicts.<\/li>\n<li>There is no clear distribution of shares, which is important when attracting investors.<\/li>\n<li>There are no provisions regarding the procedure for distributing profits, which creates uncertainty among the founders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_0bbbb31d4cf2728a1a884c7c8fc0e860\"\n             class=\"content default default layout-full section\"\n             style=\"\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"content-inner section-inner grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-8 gap-4\">\n                <div class=\"content-left\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-title section-title\">\n                            \n<h2>How to avoid the mistake:<\/h2>                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-right\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-editor section-editor\">\n                            <ul>\n<li>Draft the company&#039;s charter with the participation of an experienced lawyer.<\/li>\n<li>Include all key points: the rights and obligations of participants, methods of exiting the business, and the decision-making procedure.<\/li>\n<li>Check the compliance of the charter with the requirements of the national court registry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_f79cc51c40d1b6bf33d0206457086161\"\n             class=\"content default default layout-full section\"\n             style=\"\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"content-inner section-inner grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-8 gap-4\">\n                <div class=\"content-left\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-title section-title\">\n                            \n<h2>Mistake 4: Problems with taxes and accounting<\/h2>                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-right\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-editor section-editor\">\n                            <p>Some of the most common registration errors are related to taxes. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The tax system was chosen incorrectly, which may lead to inflated taxes.<\/li>\n<li>The taxpayer&#039;s registration deadlines have been violated, which entails fines.<\/li>\n<li>Declarations were not submitted on time, which threatens additional inspections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Working without an accountant can lead to fines and lost money. The Polish tax system is complex, and without professional assistance, it&#039;s easy to make mistakes.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_bea1fa3c919afb0b99dfab4eadd2286d\"\n             class=\"content default default layout-full section\"\n             style=\"\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"content-inner section-inner grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-8 gap-4\">\n                <div class=\"content-left\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-title section-title\">\n                            \n<h2>How to avoid the mistake:<\/h2>                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-right\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-editor section-editor\">\n                            <ul>\n<li>Learn about the Polish tax system, including types of taxes (CIT, PIT, VAT).<\/li>\n<li>Hire a qualified accountant to help you optimize your taxes.<\/li>\n<li>Keep up with reporting and tax payment deadlines to avoid penalties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_c6a71f0ddbad37424228a0e7c7d15631\"\n             class=\"content default default layout-full section\"\n             style=\"\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"content-inner section-inner grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-8 gap-4\">\n                <div class=\"content-left\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-title section-title\">\n                            \n<h2>Error 5: Incorrectly opening a bank account<\/h2>                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-right\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-editor section-editor\">\n                            <p>Doing business in Poland requires a corporate bank account. Using a personal account for business can lead to problems with the tax office and banks.<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneurs also often face account opening refusals due to insufficient registration documents. Banks may request additional information, conduct audits, and even refuse service.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_07ded18ff0451c59b3c928cd8eecacbe\"\n             class=\"content default default layout-full section\"\n             style=\"\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"content-inner section-inner grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-8 gap-4\">\n                <div class=\"content-left\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-title section-title\">\n                            \n<h2>How to avoid the mistake:<\/h2>                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-right\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-editor section-editor\">\n                            <ul>\n<li>Choose a bank based on your business needs, paying attention to fees and the convenience of online banking.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare all necessary documents for registration in advance.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure that the company owner has a PESEL, as it is often required for identification by the bank.<\/li>\n<li>If necessary, issue a power of attorney if the account is opened by a representative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_093edd37b1bc9b5f686a61b6ed859326\"\n             class=\"cta variant-1 default layout-contained has-background has-background-color section\"\n             style=\"background-color: #1e1b39\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"cta-inner section-inner\">\n                <div class=\"cta-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t                        <div class=\"cta-title section-title section-title-white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h2>We will help you start a business in Poland and register it correctly.<\/h2>                        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t                <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"cta-right\">\n                        <div class=\"cta-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/latwy-start.pl\/en\/service\/firma\/\"\n   target=\"_self\"\n   class=\"button\"\n    >\n    \n    Read More<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_53ea9b7a6cb5276cf7517b63f543a9da\"\n             class=\"content default default layout-full section\"\n             style=\"\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"content-inner section-inner grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-8 gap-4\">\n                <div class=\"content-left\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-title section-title\">\n                            \n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"content-right\">\n                                            <div class=\"content-editor section-editor\">\n                            <p>Mistakes when registering a business in Poland can cost time, money, and even render the business impossible. Therefore, it&#039;s important to prepare thoroughly: choose the right legal entity, draft the company&#039;s articles of association correctly, consider tax considerations, and select a reliable bank.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid problems, it&#039;s recommended to consult with a lawyer, accountant, and company registration specialists in advance. This approach will ensure a successful start and stable growth of your business in Poland.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top 5 mistakes when registering a company in Poland: how to avoid problems with documents, taxes, and choosing a business form. 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