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Part I: 17 November 2021, 11:00-14:00

Part II: 18 November 2021, 11:00-13:20

We are pleased to invite you to the second edition of the webinar “Polish Deal and the tax changes it brings”, during which KPMG experts will discuss the key provisions introduced through the latest amendments to tax acts passed by the Sejm on 1 October 2021. The event is a natural continuation of the first edition of the webinar, with the focus on the new provisions that have not been previously discussed and those that have been amended since that time (following the seating of the Senate). Moreover, the speakers are to explore some practical implications of the requirement to publish information on the executed tax strategy, for which the implementation deadline falls on 31 December 2021.

Agenda

17 November (Wednesday), 11.00-14.00

Subject	KPMG speakers
Webinar opening	Paweł Barański Partner, Head of Tax & LegalAnna Sińczuk Partner, Head of Corporate Tax Advisory
Changes in CIT in 2022 (1/2) (minimum income tax, debt financing costs, depreciation in real estate companies, consolidation relief, Polish holding company, IPO relief, tax capital groups, Estonian CIT, investment deal)	Przemysław Szywacz Partner, Corporate Tax AdvisoryJarosław Nożewski Senior Tax Manager, Corporate Tax Advisory
Changes in CIT in 2022 (2/2) (reorganization, WHT, CFC, hidden dividend, profit shifting, place of management vs tax residence, GAAR and SAAR, repeal of Article 15e, certificate of residence, remitter’s declaration)	Wojciech Majkowski Partner, Corporate Tax AdvisoryMarcin Michna Senior Tax Manager, Corporate Tax Advisory
Tax reliefs 2022 (R&D relief, robotization relief, prototype relief, relief for entities hiring innovative employees, Polish Investment Zone)	Kiejstut Żagun Partner, Tax, Innovation, Grants & Incentives
Transfer pricing 2022 (definition of related entities, transfer price adjustments, safe harbour mechanism, local file, submission deadlines, declarations, information on transfer pricing, sanctions, ORD-U form)	Jacek Bajger Partner, Tax, Head of Transfer PricingMonika Palmowska Partner, Tax, Transfer Pricing

  
18 November (Thursday), 11.00-13.20

Subject	KPMG speakers
Changes in PIT in 2022 (tax-free allowance, tax threshold, “middle-class relief”, corporate vehicles used for private purposes, rent and lease, “return relief”, lump-sum taxation of individuals moving to Poland, abolition, illegal employment, and other amendments)	Wojtek Piotrowski Director, GMSPaweł Majewski Senior Tax Manager, GMS
Obligation to publish information on the executed tax strategy (entities obliged to publish the information, information scope, tax procedures)	Oskar Wala Senior Tax Manager, Corporate Tax AdvisoryGrzegorz Wójcik Tax Manager, Corporate Tax Advisory
Changes in VAT in 2022 (VAT groups, taxation of financial services, national e-invoicing system)	Tomasz Bełdyga Partner, Indirect Tax ServicesPaweł Przydatek Senior Tax Manager, Indirect Tax Services
End of the webinar	Tomasz Bełdyga Partner, Indirect Tax Services

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Submissions are accepted until 16 November 2021 via online registration form.

Participation in the event is free of charge, but only possible upon registration. Please send your registration forms using your corporate email address. The Organizer reserves the right to select submissions, change the date or cancel the event.

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To learn more, watch the recording of the first edition of the “Polish Deal and the tax changes it brings” webinar held on 7-8 September 2021.

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We encourage you to read an announcement from PwC about the”ESG Leader” award!

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On Monday 4 October 20221, the assumptions to the draft act on the protection of persons who report breaches, the so-called whistleblowers, were published.

The regulations are to be adopted by 17 December 2021, which means that companies should be already gearing up for putting required procedures in place. In our latest alert, JDP experts explain what new obligations will be imposed on companies, who will enjoy legal protection, and what will be its scope. Enjoy your reading!

THE ALERT

From September 2021 Batmaid is working in Warsaw.
Please visit www.batmaid.pl and book your first house cleaning today.

Especially for members and friends of the Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce we have prepared a discount of 50 zł for your first cleaning.

While making a booking please enter “Izba” in the field for a promo code and use the discount.

If you would like to offer a similar discount to your employees, clients or business partners we invite you to get in touch with Batmaid.

Michał Wojciechowski, attorney-at-law, in September, 2021, joined the Hoogells Law Office team to take on the position of Head of Public Procurement.

Michał Wojciechowski is an expert in the field of domestic and EU public procurement law. He has extensive experience in representing clients (both private as well as public) in proceedings associated with the granting of public orders in numerous sectors and including appeals procedures before the National Chamber of Appeal as well as general courts of law.

“The building of a PPL team within the Hoogells Law Office, whose motto accents the quality of services provided to our Clients, constitutes the next step of my professional development. I’m convinced that clients using our services will receive a feeling of comfort and individual approach to each of their matters.” – says Michał Wojciechowski.

Michał Wojciechowski is yet another experienced lawyer that has recently joined the Hoogells Law Office team. Attorney-at-Law Bolesław Szyłkajtis joined the Law Office in June to take over the position of Head of Infrastructure.

“Michał’s joining Hoogells is the next step in our consistently implemented development strategy based on a strong, substantive team that not only ensures the highest quality of services but also perfectly understands values underlying our organization and identifies with them. I feel that Michał’s presence – due to openness and unconventional way of thinking – will be extremely valuable to both our clients as well as the entire Hoogells team with whom I have to the pleasure to work.” – says Anna Oleksiewicz, Hoogells Law Office Managing Partner.

More information regarding the professional profile of the new Hoogells Law Office Head of Public Procurement may be found at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalwojciechowski1/.

On September 1, 2021, Przemysław Furmaga, who will be the partner responsible for the M&A practice, has joined CRIDO Legal. He brings with him Aleksandra Czarnecka and Andrzej Dunikowski, who will hold senior associate positions.

Przemysław Furmaga will be responsible for developing the legal advisory practice in the area of ​​mergers and acquisitions. As a new partner at CRIDO Legal he has many years of experience in running domestic and cross-border M&A projects, which he gained mainly at DZP law firm, recently as a partner in M&A team . In acquisitions, he represented clients on both the sellers and buyers’ side. He has worked with international corporations, private equity funds and private entrepreneurs. He has also advised on management buyout transactions and in corporate disputes.

Aleksandra Czarnecka and Andrzej Dunikowski have also joined the M&A team, both holding senior associate positions. Before joining CRIDO, Andrzej cooperated with Przemysław at DZP, the law firm for which Aleksandra has worked in the past as well.

As leader of the M&A team, I will focus on further developing this practice, in particular in ​​servicing Polish entrepreneurs on acquisition projects, both on the “sell” and “buy” side, including foreign acquisitions, as well as in transactions involving PE and VC funds. Our team consists of experienced experts, so I am sure that we will provide clients with the highest level of support in every aspect of the M&A process, and that we will work on many projects at the same time – says Przemysław Furmaga, partner at CRIDO Legal.

M&A projects are an important part of CRIDO’s activities, which is why we are building a strong team of specialists in this field. In cooperation with tax advisory and corporate finance teams as well as the modelling and valuation team, our lawyers will be able to support clients not only in legal but also business matters. We know that M&A projects are complex, multi-threaded, require an individual approach and look at a given transaction from a broader perspective. This is how we want to help our clients. We are seeing a buoyant market right now, so we are convinced that this is a good time to develop services in this area – says Jakub Ziółek, managing partner of CRIDO Legal.

More lawyers will be joining the M&A team in October.

About CRIDO – We provide tax, legal and transactional assistance as well as business consultancy to entrepreneurs. We help companies advance their innovation business by, among other things, obtaining financing from public funds and other available sources. The dedication and work of our seasoned team of over 250 professionals has received much appreciation from both our long time clients, and independent bodies. This is reflected in the rankings of tax advisors and firms supporting innovation and R+D, where we earn top recognition. More information: crido.pl

Every year getsix® Group prepares for you a brochure that summarizes most up to date legal, tax and HR regulations for companies in Poland. The brochure will help you navigate through the maze of current regulations and changes in the law and systematize the most important information from an entrepreneur’s point of view.

For whom we have created the “Investing in Poland” brochure:

• For potential investors who are considering investing in Poland – the brochure provides an in-depth analysis of the Polish tax system, describes legal forms and provides information about social security, related to doing business in Poland.
• For those of you already doing business in Poland – the brochure will provide information on the latest tax and accounting changes;

The publication is a comprehensive resource to help you make strategic business decisions. Key information is divided into four main sections:

• Foreigners’ business start-up in Poland
• Taxes
• Leasing
• Social Security

The e-book includes the most up to date 2021 legal changes.

// Everything you need to know to start a successful business in Poland!

Thanks to its strategic location, Poland is a gateway to Central and Eastern Europe and thanks to its steady GDP growth it creates great opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs. The brochure “Investing in Poland 2021” will be an invaluable source of knowledge for anyone thinking about investing in Poland – we have highlighted several important aspects that show its extraordinary investment potential, both for private investors and large corporations.

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The legendary Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Warsaw has welcomed Aidan Dempsey as the new General Manager.

With over twenty years in the hospitality industry and considerable exposure to luxury
& boutique hotel brands, Aidan brings an impressive resume of experience to Hotel Bristol, Warsaw. He comes to Poland from Dubai, where he also held the position of General Manager.

A native of Wicklow in Ireland, after graduating from Shannon College of Hotel Management with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Hotel Management, Aidan worked across
all operational departments focusing his work on quality assurance, guest satisfaction,
and successful upsell programs. Throughout his time, he successfully led hotel strategies
and was responsible for the remodeling and rebranding of several restaurants and bars as well as supervising general hotel renovations.

“My engagement with the wider hospitality and tourism industry as well as working with many international brands has given me the opportunity to travel the world and gain a greater knowledge and understanding of cultural differences and approaches to business.” said Aidan, stressing the importance of personal development, networking and having personal goals
in his life.

During his career, he had the opportunity to manage and work with many prestigious properties and brands across Europe, the US and Middle East. He held senior roles at The Shelbourne Dublin, Ireland and The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai just to name a few. “In each new position, I focus on the development of the team; I love working with likeminded people who strive for perfection in demanding and fast-paced environments. The hotel and tourism industry has changed significantly over the last number of years, creating huge challenges for the industry however accepting the challenge and in some cases creating or growing an entrepreneurial spirit within the team always ensures great opportunities to provide  satisfactory outcomes
for the company, owners and the community” added Aidan.

Located in the heart of the city, Hotel Bristol, Warsaw has been welcoming travelers for over 100 years. In addition to being a city landmark, it offers an unforgettable culinary experience in its iconic restaurants and bars – the Marconi Restaurant which prides itself in combining magnificent dining experience with the highest standards of service, the Column Bar with its spectacular interiors and masterpiece cocktails and legendary Café Bristol – a favorite coffee hangout spot for locals. “I want to invite the local community to this charming, historical landmark in the beautiful city of Warsaw” where there always will be a warm Polish (and Irish) welcome that will hold a truly memorable experience for everyone”.

“As we hopefully look forward to better years ahead, I am delighted to join Hotel Bristol, Warsaw at such a special time as we continue to work on many events and milestones
at the property – such as the 120^th anniversary celebrations of the hotel, the remodeling
of the impressive hotel lobby and the unveiling of the most anticipated project – the opening
of our new Gin bar. I am beyond excited to now be part of this impressive heritage.
We are the custodians of this iconic property and it is our responsibility to make sure that its history is protected and celebrated for many years to come while also creating authentic, memorable moments ensuring a personal, luxury experience for all who pass through
the doors”.

mBank has launched the second edition of the Digital Revolutions contest to find interesting ideas for an e-business and help implement them. The participants can win eight prizes worth a total of PLN 300,000. This year, Maciej Filipkowski, an experienced manager and businessman who hosts the “Zaprojektuj Swoje Życie” (“Design Your Life”) podcast, is responsible for the supervision over the revolution. You can find the contest application form at cyfrowerewolucje.pl.

 A year after launching the contest for small and medium-sized companies for the first time, mBank will help several participants to kickstart their e-commerce business again. The second edition welcomes companies with a turnover of up to PLN 50 million (in two categories: companies with a turnover of up to PLN 10 million, and from PLN 10 million to PLN 50 million), which have not launched their e-business yet or are new to it. The participants can win two prizes worth PLN 110,000 each, and six extra prizes worth PLN 19,000 each.

All you need to win is a good idea for an online business. The tools necessary to make your idea come to life are available in the prize package, including the project and setup of an online store, year-long legal assistance, a private e-commerce strategy training, e-marketing support, and free logistics services. The two winners of the main prizes will also be mentored by Maciej Filipkowski throughout the duration of the digital revolution, and will be invited to his podcast “Zaprojektuj Swoje Życie”.

Contest application forms can be submitted at cyfrowerewolucje.pl/konkurs until 21 July 2021. The winners will be announced on 23 August. They will be selected by a board of experts in various fields related to e-commerce, including Maciej Filipkowski, business mentor, Joanna Rogosz, sales manager at Ceneo, Ewa Opach, head of certification and education at IAB Polska, and Łukasz Zembowicz, head of sales and marketing and member of the management board of DPD Polska.

Partners of the contest are: Ceneo, Cube, DIMAQ, DPD Polska, IdeoForce, Gessel, Lex Secure, mElements, Samito, Sky Shop. The main prizes are funded by MasterCard, the strategic partner of the contest.

The contest is part of mBank’s social campaign Digital Revolutions, which helps micro, small and medium-sized companies to develop their e-commerce business. The focal point of the campaign is the educational website cyfrowerewolucje.pl, which is a comprehensive source of knowledge on online business. More than 500 companies competed in the last year’s edition of the contest.

Take part in the contest and win PLN 100,000 for your company.

Thee fourth edition of the annual KPMG conference, entitled “6 Months into Applying New Income Tax Regulations” will be held online. All the lectures will be given in Polish, with simultaneous interpretation into the English provided. The Conference’s media partner is Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.

The focus of the event will be on experiences and observations related to the application of the amended CIT tax regulations in 2021.

Agenda

Subject	KPMG Speakers
Opening of the conference	Anna Sińczuk Partner, Head of Corporate Tax Advisory
Changes in CIT – practical remarks after 6 months of application	Przemysław Szywacz Partner, Corporate Tax Advisory Wojciech Majkowski Director, Corporate Tax Advisory
Tax audits – key trends and practical considerations brought by 2021	Oskar Wala Manager, Tax Litigation
New sources of financing – subsidies and reliefs in 2021	Kiejstut Żagun Partner Associate, Head of Innovation, Grants & Incentives
New transfer pricing obligations in 2021 –  tax haven transactions and more	Jacek Bajger Partner, Head of Transfer Pricing

 

Applications should be submitted via online registration form and will be accepted until 16 June 2021.

Participation is free of charge, but possible only upon registration. Please use your corporate e-mail address to register. The organizer reserves the right to select applications, as well as to change the date or cancel the event.

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