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Increasingly, foreigners are opting to establish their own businesses in Poland. One of the most popular forms of running a business is a sole proprietorship (JDG) – simple, quick to set up, and inexpensive to maintain. But can a foreigner also open one? What are the requirements? In this article, we explain step by step…

More and more foreigners are deciding to start a business in Poland. Stable laws, a rapidly growing economy, and Poland’s central location within the European Union make it an increasingly attractive place for investment. One of the most popular business forms is the limited liability company (spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością, or sp. z o.o.) –…

Marrying a Polish citizen is not only an important personal decision but also a potential path to stable and legal residence in Poland for foreigners. However, contrary to popular belief, marriage itself does not automatically grant the right to stay in the country. To reside legally, a foreigner must obtain either a temporary or permanent…

A travel document for a foreigner (sometimes referred to as a “Polish travel document for a foreigner”) is a special document issued by Polish authorities for individuals who do not have — or cannot obtain — a valid travel document from their country of origin. Who Can Apply for a Polish Travel Document? To obtain…

If you live, work, or run a business in Poland, sooner or later you will come across the term PESEL number. It’s not just a formality — this number is essential for legally functioning within the Polish administrative, tax, and social systems. In this article, we explain step by step what the PESEL number is,…

If you live or work in Poland, you can now handle more and more official matters without leaving your home — online. This applies not only to Polish citizens but also to foreigners from the UK, India, Colombia, Georgia, and other countries who have a PESEL number and legally reside in Poland. For this purpose,…

Starting a business in Poland is becoming increasingly streamlined and attractive — both for Polish nationals and foreign entrepreneurs. Thanks to online registration tools, reduced formalities, and favorable legal frameworks, Poland stands out in Central Europe as a compelling jurisdiction. Below is a step-by-step guide, best practices, and key legal tips to help your clients…

Starting October 12, 2025, Poland, together with more than twenty other Schengen countries, will begin the gradual implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) — a common EU-wide register of entries and exits for non-EU nationals. The goal of EES is to modernize border control, enhance the security of the EU’s external borders, and shorten waiting…

A temporary residence permit for the purpose of running a business is a document that allows foreigners to legally reside in Poland and run a company or hold a position in a company. This solution is intended for people who plan to develop their business for more than 3 months and want to have a…

You’ve submitted your residence card application and are waiting for a decision?We understand perfectly – the waiting period can last for months, and the lack of information can be frustrating. That’s why it’s so important to know what stage your residence card case is at and whether you’ve been summoned to provide additional documents. In…