Poland: Compliance

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New Powers Of Poland’s Labour Inspectorate: A Step Forward Or A Step Too Far?
Poland's National Labour Inspectorate will gain unprecedented authority to administratively determine employment relationships starting July 2026, bypassing traditional court proceedings. This reform aims to combat worker misclassification under civil law contracts but has sparked intense debate over whether administrative bodies should wield such power traditionally reserved for independent courts. The changes promise faster worker protections while raising concerns about legal certainty, business flexibil
Poland Employment
GGI Global Alliance
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Polish Competition Authority Fines Pharmaceutical Wholesalers For Long-running Information Exchange
Poland's Competition Authority has imposed record fines exceeding PLN900 million on major pharmaceutical wholesalers for systematically exchanging commercially sensitive information about drug prices, sales volumes, and commercial terms. The decade-long information exchange, conducted through IT tools embedded in pharmacy partnership programs, allowed wholesalers to avoid price competition and synchronize their pricing strategies. This landmark enforcement action demonstrates that sharing strategic commerci
Poland Anti-trust
AO
A&O Shearman
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Intragroup Guarantees: How To Mitigate Tax Risks
Corporate groups commonly use intragroup guarantees to improve creditworthiness and secure favorable financing terms, but this practice carries significant tax implications under Polish transfer pricing regulations. When guarantees are provided free of charge or on non-equivalent terms between related parties, companies face risks including transfer pricing adjustments, additional tax liabilities of up to 20%, and taxation of gratuitous benefits. Understanding documentation thresholds, valuation methods, an
Poland Tax
GGI Global Alliance
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AML Regulation: New Obligations For The Automotive Sector From 10 July 2027
The European Union's new Anti-Money Laundering Regulation introduces sweeping changes for the automotive sector, bringing luxury vehicle dealers into the compliance framework for the first time while imposing stricter requirements on leasing companies. With motor vehicles priced above EUR 250,000 now classified as high-value goods, dealers must implement comprehensive AML procedures including customer due diligence, beneficial ownership verification, and mandatory reporting to financial intelligence units
Poland Finance
CMS Wistrand