Legal news – Ecovis Poland
In this issue:
Changes in managers’ remuneration
In companies with state capital there will be significant changes in the rules of payment of remuneration to their management and supervisory bodies. The new legislation will determine remuneration of management and supervisory bodies of companies with participation of the State Treasury, local government units as well as state and municipal corporations. The basic assumption… more»
Two Labour Codes?
The head of the labour law codification committee has assured that drafts of two labour codes will be developed within 18 months: one covering individual labour law, and the other – collective labour law. A significant change as compared to the current legal status will be the fact that civil law contracts, which are currently… more»
Sales tax suspended
After criticism from the European Commission, the Ministry of Finance has suspended work on the Act on tax on retail sales. It is due to enter into force as of 1 January 2017. According to the EC, the proposed tax violates the EU ban on state aid which would manifest itself in the fact that… more»
Substantial amendment to VAT regulations
The final works on the amendment to VAT regulations are underway at the Ministry of Finance. The main purpose of this amendment is to reduce the so-called VAT gap by several dozen billion zlotys. The amendment will involve not only the regulations directly affecting VAT, but also Civil Law, including those toughening up the penalty… more»
Increase in penalties for tax offences
Following an increase in the minimum wage, penalties for tax offences and tax petty offences will also increase. This is attributed to the fact that penalties for tax offences and tax petty offences are calculated on the basis of the minimum wage. In 2017, the gross minimum wage will amount to PLN 2,000. Penalties for… more»
Changes in tax ruling
From 1 July 2016, the minister responsible for public finance is the competent authority for general ruling on tax law. An amendment to the Tax Ordinance Act is intended to standardise the application of tax regulations. From that date onwards, the following people will be the competent authorities in matters relating to tax ruling: the… more»
Annual meeting of the German ECOVIS network
The German ECOVIS network held its annual meeting during two days in September. The meeting took place in Hamburg, Germany. Our Law Firm was represented by its Partner – Mr Marcin Milczarek and Ms Zuzanna Kostur-Nienartowicz. The principal goal of the meeting was to discuss the overall situation of the ECOVIS chain, as well as… more»
