Tag: Poland

Ministry of Finance host of 2026 VAT and NIP law proposals to close VAT gap Despite the 2019 introduction of split payment mechanism (SPM) and 2026 KSeF e-invoicing mandate, Poland's Ministry of Finance believes more controls in the VAT regime are needed. Poland’s VAT gap, although

Poland Proposes Comprehensive Updates to VAT Rules The Polish government has added to its legislative agenda a draft bill amending the VAT Act (2004) and the Act on the principles of registration and identification of taxpayers and payers (NIP Act). Expected to be adopted by

Poland extends VAT fiscal cash registers From 1 July 2025, Polish businesses selling certain goods will be required to use cash registers regardless of turnover. This applies to sales of: Electronic cigarettes and related products (CN 2404, 8543 40), including tobacco, nicotine, substitutes, and hemp

President expected to make VAT reduction proposal– but will face Parliament challenge Poland’s President Andrzej Duda is expected to propose a 1% cut to the country’s standard VAT rate in the forthcoming days. However, it is questionable if he holds the political support to gain

Polish import VAT deferment proposed Improvements Poland currently offers a postponed import VAT accounting regime, introduced on 1 July 2020, allowing eligible VAT-registered businesses to defer payment of import VAT. But the Ministry of Finance is now proposing changes including settlement via customs declarations. Instead

Extension of VAT liability timescale; refund changes; easier refunds Poland is working on an amendment to various tax laws, most notably the Tax Ordinance and the VAT Act. The objective of the proposed reform is to simplify and clarify existing regulations, aiming to improve both taxpayer