Closing of the accounting books and tax year during the liquidation of the LLC in Poland

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The opening of the liquidation of a Polish limited liability company results in the need to close and reopen the accounting books and close the tax year and open a new one.

This usually results in two financial statements and two annual tax returns.

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Reverse vesting in Venture Capital transactions in Poland

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Polish law allows the use of reverse vesting clauses, involving the use of call options to repurchase shares from the founder in the event that he or she wishes to leave the company before the end of the agreed period.

The number of shares that can be repurchased in this way usually decreases over time.

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Venture Capital transactions in Poland and liquidation preference

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In investments made by Venture Capital funds in Poland, it is common practice to introduce the so-called liquidation preference for the VC fund.

In case of a liquidity event (e.g., sale of shares or liquidation of the company), the VC fund first receives funds to recover its investment.

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Damages are not subject to VAT in Poland

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Damages (odszkodowanie) for improper performance of contracts should be treated in Poland as an activity not subject to VAT.

On the other hand, for a performance to be considered a VAT-taxable service, there must be a direct relationship between the performance and the payment and exchange of mutual benefits.

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Enforcement of judgments and court settlements from EU countries in Poland

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Judgments and court settlements from European Union countries can be relatively easily enforced in Poland under the provisions of the so-called Brussels I Recast Regulations (1215/2012).

A Polish bailiff will enforce a judgment or court settlement on the basis of a standard certificate issued by the court of the country where the judgment was issued (or the settlement approved).

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Family Foundations in Poland

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The Polish Parliament works on a law on family foundations. New in Polish law, the institution of a family foundation is expected to improve the legal environment for the succession of family businesses.

Family businesses make up a large portion of Polish companies established in Poland over the past 30 years, and the new legislation aims to facilitate succession and the continued smooth operation of family businesses, without the need for foreign legal solutions.

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Liquidation of the LLC in Poland takes time

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Liquidation (dissolution) of a limited liability company in Poland is a relatively lengthy process and requires a number of formal steps.

Since the assets remaining in the company after liquidation cannot be distributed among the shareholders until 6 months after the announcement of liquidation in the official journal, the entire liquidation process usually takes no less than 8 months.

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Counsel Jacek Wiśniewski in the Experts’ Board of Loan Magazine Awards 2023

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Attorney-at-law Jacek Wiśniewski has been appointed to the Experts’ Board of Loan Magazine Awards 2023.

Loan Magazine Awards are granted yearly to the best firms and managers from the non-bank lending and fintech space in Poland.

“We support non-bank lenders and fintech firms in their operations in Poland. Loan Magazine Awards is a great initiative to select and prize the best. Our firm is also supporting organizers to ensure a transparent ballot.” said Jacek Wiśniewski, the Managing Partner of #WIŚNIEWSKI.legal law firm.

Loan Magazine Awards 2023 Gala will take place on 9 February 2023 in Wrocław, Poland.

The Omnibus Directive is already in force in Poland

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The new law provisions strengthen consumer rights by imposing new obligations on entrepreneurs, including informing about the prior price in case of price reduction, and checking whether the reviews actually come from consumers of the purchased (used) product (service).

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Remote work to stay for good in Poland

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The Polish Parliament works in December 2022 on an amendment to the Labour Code which introduces permanent and detailed regulations on remote work.

According to them, remote work may be performed in whole or in part at the fixed place indicated by the employee and agreed with the employer.

The amendment is likely to enter into force in the first quarter of 2023. #PolishLegalTips #Employment #Labour #Law #LabourCode #Remote #Work #remotework #Regulations #Poland #WisniewskiLegal

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