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14 June 2021
6 Months into Applying New Income Tax Regulations
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…
10 June 2021Hoogells Law Office expands its infrastructure practice / New Head of infrastructure at Hoogells Law Office
Hoogells, in response to the needs of our Clients and the market, is expanding its infrastructure team. On June 1, 2021, Bolesław Szyłkajtis joined the team of Law Office lawyers as Head of Infrastructure. Bolesław Szyłkajtis specializes in litigation, arbitration and general legal counsel relating to construction investments, including infrastructure.…
8 June 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Portugal – the land of great explorers and green wine”
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 8 am-9 am Portugal is a country on the edge of Europe, bordering with the Atlantic Ocean. The sun shines almost all year round here, which is why Portugal produces some of the best wines in the world. The country is also known for its cuisine,…
2 June 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “Working in a hybrid team”
Tuesday, 8 June 2021 11 am-12 pm [caption id="attachment_12099" align="alignnone" width="640"] Businessman with headset works from remote at home with his colleagues.[/caption] At the beginning of the pandemic, many companies, for the sake of their employee’s safety, shifted to remote work. However, such a model does not always work, because,…
31 May 2021BALAJCZA – job offer
BALAJCZA is looking for a Client Service Specialist - native Norwegian/native Dutch. You can find more information below. OFFER
24 May 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Saxony at the weekend – treasures across the border”
Friday, 28 May 2021 8 am-9 am Saxony (German: Freistaat Sachsen) is a federal state in Germany bordering Poland, the Czech Republic and the following federal states: Bavaria, Thuringia, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg. The capital city is Dresden. The other main cities of Saxony are Leipzig, Chemnitz, Zwickau, Plauen and Görlitz.…
21 May 2021Business News by Hoogells – Hoogells Oleksiewicz Law Office newsletter
We are happy to inform that starting in May, 2021, the Hoogells Law Office will make a newsletter available to our Clients – Business News by Hoogells. We would like to share with you, on an on-going basis, legal and business content. We are aware of difficulties arising from the…
19 May 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “How to write professional emails in English”
Tuesday, 25 May 2021 11 am-12 pm You already know the basics of business English and corporate speak, but when it comes to more formal written content there is a problem? You want to write a formal or business email, but you don't know how it should look like, what…
13 May 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “East meets West: cross-cultural differences through the eyes of Asians. Part 2”
Thursday, 20 May 2021 8 am-9 am The differences separating the Far East from the Western world are so profound that sometimes we may get the impression that we come from different galaxies. In one of those cultures, life is based on friendship and a balance of services, meanwhile in…
10 May 2021Why do MMA fighters need an interpreter and what does sport have to do with business?
Can a sporting event have anything to do with a business meeting? Sport, like business, brings together people from all over the world – and when they meet, they have to find a common language. In such situations, interpreters make it possible to talk more freely, establish relations, negotiate... No…
6 May 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “DRESS FOR SUCCESS – Image-Building Workshop”
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 11 am-12 pm Dress code. Seemingly everything has been said about it, but still few people realise what an enormous impact it has. This workshop will show you how much can change when you take care of your image and your company’s image. We will focus…
4 May 2021We offer personalized translations according to your industry!
Every company maintaining international relations requires translation services. However, not everyone has the same needs – that is why we personalize each offer. At BALAJCZA, we not only translate, but also ask the right questions: For when? Now, tomorrow, or perhaps in two weeks? We will find a way even…
27 April 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Madeira – the island of eternal spring”
6 Maj 2021 8 am-9 am As the Madeira legend goes: “God created the world. And he was so pleased with his creation that he kissed it – thus creating Madeira...”. Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal, is called the Island of Eternal Spring. It is often referred to as…
20 April 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “How to design interesting newsletters and offers that will encourage your clients to interact”
Tuesday, 27 April 2021 11 am-12 pm A newsletter is a type of online newspaper that is sent out to web users. The newsletter, just like classic advertising newsletters, combines graphics with language content. It provides information about promotions, sales, discount codes and new products. There are also newsletters sent…
13 April 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “East meets West: cross-cultural differences through the eyes of Asians”
22 April 2021 8 am-9 am When we travel to the Far East, we are both curious and apprehensive about how we will be perceived there. When we work with Asians, we also sometimes wonder what they think of us. How do they see us, Europeans? What surprises them the…
8 April 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA: “How to build your image offline and online”
Tuesday, 13 April 2021 11 am-12 pm “How to build your image offline and online” Developing your personal image is the key to establishing relationships, gaining trust and making successful sales. Regardless of what you do and whether you are aware of it or not, you shape your image every…
1 April 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Indonesia – Unity in Diversity”
8 April 2021 8 am-9 am “Unity in diversity” – this motto perfectly reflects the vast cultural and geographical diversity of Indonesia, which is filled with astonishing natural wonders such as volcanoes, waterfalls, rainforests, caves, rice fields, deserted islands, and empty beaches. Indonesia can be described in two words: THE…
30 March 2021Brugg – Virtual Gala Show
Dear valued business partners We as BRUGG Pipes and part of the BRUGG GROUP have reason to celebrate. What began in Brugg in 1896 has come a long way - a story full of new discoveries, courage, and daring. We carry this spirit within us. It drives us, makes…
26 March 2021Hotel Marriott Warsaw – Takeaway Easter Offer
We encourage you to check the offer from Hotel Marriott:
24 March 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “How to build correct and effective messages when dealing with customers?”
Tuesday, 30 March 2021 11 am-12 pm The upcoming workshops will cover sending messages to customers, handling orders and correspondence - via sources other than e-mail: SMS, WhatsApp or messages from the company's Facebook account. The meeting will be hosted by Ms Olga Marek-Kostrzewska, a Polish language teacher at the…
22 March 2021Four thousand days of translation, or, in other words, 11 years of BALAJCZA Linguistic Services
BALAJCZA Linguistic Services is celebrating its 11th birthday this month – on 15 March 2010 Timea Balajcza decided to turn her passion for languages into a thriving business. And so she did. Today BALAJCZA offers not only interpretation and translation services, but also language courses as well as thematic meetings…
19 March 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “China – the language of symbols in the 21st century”
Thursday, 25 March 2021 8 a.m.- 9 a.m. China is a civilization in which gestures, numbers, and colours matter more than words. The technological advances of the 21st century have changed nothing in the traditional way of communicating in the Middle Kingdom. Non-verbal communication is still the most important. A…
10 March 2021On-line workshop with BALAJCZA – “Proper electronic communication”
Tuesday, 16 March 2021 11 am-12 pm Communication over the Internet is fundamentally different from our everyday, real-life communication. On the Internet, we usually do not see our interlocutor, their facial expression and gestures or even hear the timbre and tone of their voice. Internet communication has developed its own…
8 March 2021Gottlieber: Spread joy this Easter with a gift of Swiss chocolate
Dear connoisseurs of Swiss chocolate, Easter is very nearly upon us. This is the perfect occasion to bring a smile to the face of colleagues, customers and partners. An Easter greeting delivered to the home office, a thank-you to loyal customers and partners: with the Gottlieber Hüppen, you simply cannot go…
3 March 2021Online training – labor law
On March 23, 2021 at 11.00 our Law Firm Sadkowski & Partners organizes a 5-hour on-line training, titled "Labor law 2020/2021 - news, key changes, the latest judicial rulings and proven recommendations - a practical course for managerial staff and HR departments". The training is paid and directed it to…
1 March 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Pole and Hungarian brothers be – unknown stories of the brothers”
11 March 2021 8 a.m.-9 a.m. “Pole and Hungarian brothers be – unknown stories of the brothers”, or what you do not know about the relations between our countries. To be discussed: Why did Franz Liszt have a bone to pick with Chopin? Why did the inhabitants of Podkowa Leśna…
22 February 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Portugal – with a taste of port in the sounds of fado”
25 February 2021 8 am-9 am Portugal is an extremely fascinating and diverse country. Although small in size, this land still hides many secrets, and is much less frequently visited by tourists than other Mediterranean countries. It is a country of vast beaches and steep cliffs, romantic cities and atmospheric…
12 February 2021Workshops with PASJA – “Sport for Business”
We encourage you to read a workshops offer from PASJA Grupa Dobrych Trenerów (PDF file available in Polish only).
4 February 2021Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “The spring festival, or the Chinese New Year”
Thursday, 11 February 2021 8 am-9 am “The culture and tradition of the Middle Kingdom entice foreigners with their complexity and enchanting atmosphere. Why do people in the Far East celebrate the New Year at the turn of January and February? Why do the Chinese make nearly three billion journeys…
20 January 2021New Year’s online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “From the perspective of the Middle Kingdom”
Thursday, 28 January 2021 8 am – 9 am For the upcoming Chinese New Year we propose a series of meetings devoted to China, people who live there, their traditions and modernity. Step by step we will explore customs and cultural differences. Existing for over four thousand years, Chinese civilization…
12 January 2021Invitation – 11th KPMG Tax and Accounting Congress
11th KPMG Tax and Accounting Congress Business Reimagined The 2021 KPMG Tax and Accounting Congress will be held on 20-21 January. The global pandemic has redefined the business environment we operate in and forced many businesses to re-engineer their organizational and strategic orientation. It also impacted the way we contact…
14 December 2020Online Christmas breakfast with BALAJCZA
"Intercultural Christmas Meeting" Christmas is coming - a time of magic and miracles. On this occasion, we would like to cordially invite you to an online Christmas breakfast on Thursday, 17 December at 8 am. This time the theme of our meeting is: “Christmas - an Intercultural Holiday”. Christmas…
7 December 2020Thematic workshops
Go on a journey... Right now! We all miss the possibility to travel, to meet and interact with other people, don’t we? Our frequent chats over coffee and networking opportunities were replaced by remote working and cold online communication. Today we are all asking ourselves how to maintain our existing…
27 November 2020Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “Marianne, Marie, and the glass ceiling” from the series “French Cuisine” – part 3
This time we have a story for you about Michelin stars and the position of French women, not only in the world of cooking. You will find out: What does a tire tycoon have to do with Michelin stars? How did the Allies use the culinary guide during the war?…
26 November 2020We translate into the language of benefits… 20% off!
The year 2020 has brought many unexpected challenges, which are tackled by each company differently - it often means setting priorities and making difficult decisions. When we need translation, we are often torn apart - we have to bear the costs in mind and carry out the tasks at the…
23 November 2020PwC’s 10th Family Business Survey: we want to hear from you!
We are delighted to invite the family businesses’ representatives to participate in the 10th Family Business Survey, PwC’s leading global study. You can take part in this survey by clicking on the link below (the survey will take approximately 15 minutes of your time): https://survey5.cobalt-sky.com/mrIWeb/mrIWeb.dll Filling the survey allows to…
13 November 2020Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – “The Male World of Gastronomy” from the series “French Cuisine” – part 2
We would like to invite you to another meeting from the “French Cuisine” series. The theme of the online breakfast on Thursday, November 19 at 8.00 am will be “The Male World of Gastronomy”. Several key figures who have influenced the culinary arts, not only in France, will be introduced.…
2 November 2020IoT Security Cookbook: Part 3. Nutshell Hardening
WHEN: 19.11.2020, 2 pm CEST INFO: visit the event website ARE YOU AFRAID OF ACTIVE AND PASSIVE ATTACKS ON YOUR IOT DEVICES? In the 3rd part of the IoT Security webinar, we'll cover the topics related to hardening the shell of IoT device – our proverbial nut – against attempts…
26 October 2020Online breakfast with BALAJCZA – Get to know France
We will spend the next "Online breakfast" in a French atmosphere. We invite you to the meeting "Get to know France". It is addressed not only to croissant and brioche lovers. Getting to know the French through their culinary tastes will also help to better understand their specific mentality. Because…
20 October 2020A revolution in reporting obligations for VAT purposes
Dear All, attached you can find the tax alert „A revolution in reporting obligations for VAT purposes”. As of October 1st 2020, a new structure of JPK_VAT file came into force. It involves a wide range of changes in VAT reporting. Therefore, we request you to have a look at…
19 October 2020PwC webcast on trends in cybersecurity in Central and Eastern Europe
Dear Sirs, Please join our panelists for a PwC webcast on trends in cybersecurity in Central and Eastern Europe. The webcast will take place on Wednesday 21 October at 10:00-11:00 CET. Attendance is by invitation only. Please click below to register your interest. We will send an invitation with joining…
13 October 2020Vitra Summit 2020
This year has radically changed our perception of space: We started avoiding places we share with strangers or any environment that could subject us to chance encounters. We were ordered to remain in our homes by governments worldwide. Companies were forced into the mass experiment of remote working. Our homes…
2 October 2020Economic translation – one solution, two benefits!
Economic translation is a service variant that allows you to have two seemingly contradictory needs: 1. keeping the financial burden under control 2. receiving the required translation It is an ideal solution when you need non-specialized translation, initial text for further work or translation for informal use. There is no…
1 October 2020GESSEL – transactions
We enourage you to read about the latest transactions made by Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.: https://gessel.pl/en/news/gessel-advises-mezzanine-management-on-exit-from-mbl/ https://gessel.pl/en/news/gessel-advises-oex-s-a-on-its-investment-in-ipos-s-a/
24 September 2020Natek – Webinar
From an on-site manager to a remote leader How has IT project management changed in the current climate? We are glad to show you an on-demand webinar focusing on managing teams and projects in the new, virtual reality. The speakers - IT Project Manager Michał czub and Service Operations Manager…
Natek – Webinar
From an on-site manager to a remote leaderHow has IT project management changed in the current climate? We are glad to show you an on-demand webinar focusing on managing teams and projects in the new, virtual reality. The speakers - IT Project Manager Michał czub and Service Operations Manager Martin…
21 September 2020Announcement from Mamaison Hotel
An exclusive conference space in the heart of Warsaw. Organize a conference in a boutique style at Mamaison Hotel Le Regina! reservations.leregina@mamaison.com +48 22 531 60 00 #mamaisonlereginawarsaw #mamaisonhotels #cpihotels #boutiquehotel #conference #autumnconference #WarsawHotels
Mamaison Hotels & Residences WarsawAnnouncement from Mamaison Hotel
An exclusive conference space in the heart of Warsaw. Organize a conference in a boutique style at Mamaison Hotel Le Regina! reservations.leregina@mamaison.com +48 22 531 60 00 #mamaisonlereginawarsaw #mamaisonhotels #cpihotels #boutiquehotel #conference #autumnconference #WarsawHotels
15 September 2020BUSINESS INSIDER Global Trends Festival
On behalf of Ringier Axel Springer Polska we would like to invite you to the Business Insider Global Trends Festival that will be held on 19-23 October. This is the first 100% online global conference to take place in four geographical zones. There will be The Global Stage and three…
7 September 2020Announcement from Swiss International Air Lines
SWISS is aware that you may have questions surrounding your next journey and might be wondering how you can best prepare for it. The new short SWISS hygiene film gives you an overview of the most important things you should take note of on your next flight. We hope to…
Announcement from Swiss International Air Lines
SWISS is aware that you may have questions surrounding your next journey and might be wondering how you can best prepare for it. The new short SWISS hygiene film gives you an overview of the most important things you should take note of on your next flight.We hope to welcome…
31 August 2020Online breakfast with BALAJCZA: “How to become king”
On 8th September 2020, BALAJCZA Linguistic Services organizes another – this time the seventh – online breakfast for its clients, business partners and associates. The theme of the meeting is: “How to become king”. We will hear an engaging story of market intuition and the innovative marketing concepts, thanks to…
Online breakfast with BALAJCZA: “How to become king”
On 8th September 2020, BALAJCZA Linguistic Services organizes another – this time the seventh – online breakfast for its clients, business partners and associates.The theme of the meeting is: “How to become king”. We will hear an engaging story of market intuition and the innovative marketing concepts, thanks to…
14 August 2020Swiss Business Directory 2021/22
We announce with pleasure that we have started working on Swiss Business Directory 2021/22 catalogue in which we will present the member companies of the Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce. The catalogue is published every two years and includes texts contributed by the Swiss Embassy and the Swiss Business Hub Central Europe. Swiss…
4 August 2020GESSEL distinguished in the Rzeczpospolita ranking
27 July saw the official announcement of the results of what is the 18th ranking of law firms compiled by the Rzeczpospolita daily. We are proud to announce that GESSEL has received an award in the Pro Bono category and GESSEL website devoted to the legal aspects of coronavirus has…
Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.GESSEL distinguished in the Rzeczpospolita ranking
27 July saw the official announcement of the results of what is the 18th ranking of law firms compiled by the Rzeczpospolita daily. We are proud to announce that GESSEL has received an award in the Pro Bono category and GESSEL website devoted to the legal aspects of coronavirus has…
17 July 2020Online breakfast with BALAJCZA: “Effective intercultural communication”
On 21 July 2020, BALAJCZA Linguistic Services organizes another online breakfast for its clients, business partners and associates.The theme of the meeting is: ‘Effective intercultural communication’.The ability to communicate with representatives of different cultures is one of the most important factors determining our success in the international arena. It allows…
BALAJCZA Linguistic Services7 July 2020BALAJCZA Linguistic Services – special prices for legal and financial translations
We would like to inform you that despite the situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, BALAJCZA Linguistic Services provides ordinary and sworn translations as usual. Due to the increased demand for legal and financial translations, we offer special prices for the above mentioned specialisations. This enables our Clients to receive…
Firms are cutting costs and halting investments but keeping their workers
The Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce together with other bilateral chambers in the International Group of Chambers of Commerce (IGCC) carried out a survey among Polish and foreign firms concerning the impact of Covid-19 on business activity in Poland. Fieldwork was conducted between 10 and 24 June. Results were compared with…
29 June 2020Online breakfast with BALAJCZA:
On 23 June 2020, BALAJCZA Linguistic Services organized the fourth online breakfast for its clients, business partners and associates.The theme of the meeting was: "The key to success in intercultural relations."Do you know what is the key factor to achieve success in business? What is the basis for long-term professional…
25 June 2020Tax Compliance in Poland
For years we have been observing the growing complexity and variability of the Polish tax regulations that is followed by alarming penal-fiscal consequences. We hear it also from you. That is why we have organised a survey on a group of 32 member companies to show the reality that companies…
10 June 2020Current entry restrictions in Switzerland
Ladies and Gentlemen, we encourage you to read the attached current entry restrictions in Switzerland to control the spread of COVID-19 : http://www.taacsolutions.pl/en/current-entry-restrictions-in-switzerland-of-measures-to-control-the-spread-of-covid-19-coronavirus-and-to-protect-the-population-in-switzerland/
Compendium of knowledge9 June 2020Coronavirus- support for companies
Dear Members, We encourage you to take a look at our Calendar. Due to the fact that we cannot meet at the moment, we are organizing webinars on the topics important to you in these uncertain times. We have organized the following webinars so far: - Update on new…
JDP Law Firm4 June 2020Webinar on practical aspects of Polish contract and company law
Webinar on practical aspects of Polish contract and company law to be held on 4 June 2020 (in German) The webinar is addressed to German-speaking business, including companies, operating in Poland as well as board members and in-house lawyers of Polish companies affected by the crisis. The subject of the…
2 June 2020Results of the survey “Resumption of air connections – how important is it for your company?”
Dear Members,Thank you very much for participating in the survey. The same study was carried out by the chambers of France, Germany, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands and the Scandinavian countries, with the support of other bilateral chambers. We present accurate results provided by the members of Swisschamber and Advantage Austria.The results…
1 June 2020#UwolnijZłomka – free access to online education for the most needy
Since March 2020, Poland has switched to remote working and learning. Unfortunately, in this situation there is a huge number of children digitally excluded due to the lack of appropriate equipment. There is a shortage of about 250-500 thousand computer sets across the country. There is also a lack of…
Kacprzak Law Firm25 May 2020Anti-Crisis Shield 3.0
On May 18th 2020 entered into force the Act of May 14, 2020 amending certain acts in the field of protective measures in connection with the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (Journal of Laws 2020, item. 875), which provides for further forms of legal regulations and support mechanisms in order…
18 May 2020Stay at the Warsaw Marriott Hotel
Finally we can invite you! Book your stay with breakfast and dinner in one of our exclusive apartments with unforgettable view for Warsaw.The package includes: 1 night stay with breakfast in Corner Junior Suite with a view for Warsaw Welcome gift with glass of sparkling wine for 2 people Dinner…
KMPG13 May 2020Webcast “New VAT JPK from July 2020”
We invite you to join free webcast "New VAT JPK from July 2020" that will take place on 15.05.2020, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM.REGISTRATIONWe also encourage you to read the magazine CITPoint Magazine (available only in Polish).
12 May 2020How to deploy Power BI in mid-size and big organizations
Our member- Sii Sp. z o.o. - is organizing a webinar on Wednesday, 27.05. on deploying Power BI in mid-size and big organizations. Please click the following link in order to register and see detailed information:https://siipolska.clickmeeting.pl/how-to-deploy-power-bi-in-mid-size-and-big-organizations/registerMoreover, Sii has prepared a free report on situation with Covid-19 in all parts of…
Beneficial Owner Register30 April 2020Registering your UBO
Don’t overlook registering your UBOThe new Polish Ultimate Beneficial Owner Register The ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) registration is required from 13 October 2019. However, due to COVID-19 outbreak, for the existing entities (in case of their first UBO registration), the deadline to complete the registration has been further postponed until…
27 April 2020Webinar: New instruments to boost financial liquidity of Polish companies – the 20 bln EUR Financial Shield and amendment to the Anti-Crisis Shield
Dear Sirs and Madams, In the last couple of weeks, Polish government announced new instruments aimed at supporting Polish business i.a. presented a package worth over 20 bln EUR to boost liquidity of companies suffering liquidity problems due to COVID-19. Moreover, the amendment to the Anti-Crisis Shield was introduced. …
20 April 2020Half a Million for Hospitals from SWISS KRONO
SWISS KRONO, a manufacturer of wood-based panels and other wood-based products located in Żary, has assigned 500,000 złoty (PLN) to help hospitals in the Lubuskie Voivodeship fight the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. These funds will be appropriated for the purchase of furnishings, medical equipment and personal protective equipment for hospital staff. The…
KMPG17 April 2020How to Run Business in a World of COVID-19
Dear All, KPMG in Poland supports companies during the crisis caused by the SARS CoV-2 pandemic (COVID-19) by preparing publications and factual materials that help to manage the business in the current market situation. The dedicated page home.kpmg/pl/COVID-19 has been created, it aggregates all available materials prepared by KPMG experts.…
10 April 2020Coronavirus and business
Ladies and Gentlemen, We are witness to an extremely rapid leigslative process, justified by extrardinary circumstances in the country and across the world The outbreak of SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus is an unprecedented issue which all enterpreneurs have to struggle with. The course of event is extremely dynamic and companies face a…
Kacprzak Law Firm6 April 2020Anti-crisis Shield
On March 31, 2020 entered into force the acts of law, which create the "Anti-crisis shield", whose aim is to mitigate the effects of the economic crisis in Poland caused by the coronavirus epidemic, enabling entrepreneurs, who will the most suffer from the epidemic to continue its business activity, the…
JDP Law Firm3 April 2020Representation of capital companies in a time of crisis
In the face of the epidemic hazard and restrictions of the movement of people, a practical question arises how to ensure proper representation of capital companies (limited liability companies and joint?stock companies; collectively: company). Companies are represented by a management board. Usually, the rules of representation are set forth in…
31 March 2020How to Run Business in a World of COVID-19
Dear All, KPMG in Poland supports companies during the crisis caused by the SARS CoV-2 pandemic (COVID-19) by preparing publications and factual materials that help to manage the business in the current market situation. The dedicated page home.kpmg/pl/COVID-19 has been created, it aggregates all available materials prepared by KPMG experts.…
26 March 2020Webinar: Polish anti-corona-crisis economic package
Dear Sirs and Madams, During this weekend, Polish Government submitted a draft of the so-called anti-crisis act to counteract the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. Although the draft will still be discussed, it already contains a number of regulations that will affect the activities of enterprises over the coming months.…
Guest of Professor Witold Orłowski – a new video series by PwC
Economy in the world and in Poland is in an extremely uncertain moment. The threat associated with the COVID-19 outbreak quickly changed the functioning of companies around the world. Businesses - especially their owners and managers - can't stay suspended right now. On the contrary - it is necessary to…
Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.24 March 2020GESSEL distinguished by Chambers Europe 2020
The Chambers Europe 2019 ranking yet again affirms the strong market standing of our firm, highlighting three of our departments and according seven individual recommendations to our lawyers. Chambers Europe 2019 distinguishes GESSEL in the categories of: Capital Markets Corporate/M&A Private Equity Dr Beata Gessel-Kalinowska vel Kalisz is named…
11 March 2020Coronavirus prevention
With regard to the questions addressed to the Chamber in the case of the COVID-19 and the desire to share preventive actions in this matter, we invite you to read and analyze the restrictions introduced in Swiss companies. The file will be updated on a regular basis and is available in Polish…
Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.27 February 2020GESSEL advises Highlander Partners on its sale of the Akomex Group
GESSEL represented the Highlander Partners private equity fund in the sale of a majority stake in the Akomex Group. The co-founder and current minority shareholder Sebastian Śliwa (supported by AMC Capital IV S.c. Sp., a fund advised by Mezzanine Management) will take over control of the company. The transaction requires…
24 February 2020ALERT CRIDO: LIMITATION OF TAX DEDUCTIBILITY OF COSTS OF INTANGIBLE SERVICES ? GROUNDBREAKING JUDGMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPREME COURT
In the underlying verdict, the Court presented very favourable for taxpayers interpretation of prerequisite referring to “direct connection” of the costs with the services provided by taxpayer (this is one of the exemption that allows the taxpayers not to apply the limitation provided by Article 15e of Polish CIT Act).…
Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.20 February 2020Bartłomiej Woźniak and Paweł Kwiatkowski promoted to managing associate
It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Dr Bartłomiej Woźniak, advocate practicing on the M&A team led by Maciej Kożuchowski, and of Paweł Kwiatkowski, advocate with our litigation and special cases / risk&support practice led by Piotr Schramm, to managing associate. Dr Bartłomiej Woźniak specialises in…
17 February 2020“Ageing society: How to Engage 50+ Workforce?” SHAKE UP THE WORKPLACE! Unconference in Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland – On March 9, during the SHAKE UP THE WORKPLACE! unconference in Zurich, I will have the pleasure to speak about the methods and benefits of activation of the 50+ workforce. The event is intended for CEOs and HR specialists, and will feature numerous forms of engagement and…
10 February 2020New obligations regarding transfer pricing – transfer pricing reports TPR-C/TPR-P
Transfer pricing is one of the most significant aspects of international tax law. To help you understand the most recent legislative changes we invite you to take part in our free-of-charge webinar: New obligations regarding transfer pricing – transfer pricing reports TPR-C/TPR-P The webinar will be held on 13 February…
Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.7 February 2020Adam Kraszewski appointed head of GESSEL’s employment law and life sciences / IP practices
Effective 1 January 2020, Adam Kraszewski leads the employment law and life sciences / IP practices at GESSEL. Adam Kraszewski first joined GESSEL in 2006. He has extensive experience in the realm of employment law (in its individual as well as collective aspects) and in the related fields of personal…
4 February 2020Workshop: “Employee Capital Plans from the employer’s perspective”
Are you about to implement the Employee Capital Plans (ECPs) in your company? Do you already offer the ECPs and wonder what's next? Our workshop named “Employee Capital Plans from the employer’s perspective” will include practical examples of the implementation, case studies, advice from experts in various areas. All about…
Business and Investment Climate Survey 2020
We would like to encourage you to participate in an annual survey on economic situation and investment attractiveness of Poland.The survey is conducted in cooperation with bilateral Chambers in Poland which are operating within the International Group of Chambers of Commerce (IGCC).It is addressed mainly to the foreign investors and entrepreneurs operating on…
Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.30 January 2020GESSEL advises AVALLON on an investment in Clovin S.A.
GESSEL advised the AVALLON fund on its acquisition of a majority stake in Clovin S.A. In performing the just-signed investment agreement, the company will aim to expand its portfolio of innovative, environmentally-friendly products and to continue its intensive investments programme, strengthening its position in the domestic and export markets. Apart…
BALAJCZA Linguistic Services27 January 2020BALAJCZA recommends: interview with Timea Balajcza for the article “Tradition that unites”
As in previous years, in December 2019, the Wacław Felczak Polish-Hungarian Cooperation Institute requested an interview with Timea Balajcza, Managing Director of BALAJCZA Linguistic Services. This time the topic of the article was – "Tradition that unites." "From the moment when the Advent wreath is hidden, with the last of…
Metropol Hotel22 January 2020Flavours from the East in the Metropol Hotel
At the beginning of the New Year, Hotel Metropol invites you to discover the culinary flavours of our eastern neighbors.The menu is available at the metro jazz bar & bistro restaurant until the end of February. Attached you will find a menu.
Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.17 January 2020In 2019 we advised on 10 key M&A | PE | VC deals in new technologies sector in Poland
In 2019, we at GESSEL put a lot of effort in further developing our expertise at the nexus of transactional services – a traditional forte of our firm – and the new technologies sector. Our efforts have clearly been noted by our Clients, who afforded us the opportunity to advise…
Polsko-Szwajcarska Izba Gospodarcza16 January 2020Helvetology – a new field of study at the University of Warsaw
Transdisciplinary studies on Switzerland - Helvetology (second level degree studies) - combine language skills with soft skills such as the art of presentation, teamwork and project work.According to the information received from the University, the studies will focus on an interdisciplinary approach to both research and practical areas, developing foreign…
14 January 2020Sii Webinarium: Adopcja Office 365
Migrating to Office 365 allows your organization to move to a modern workplace with a focus on communication and collaboration, but this is just the first step of your journey towards the cloud. One of the biggest challenges that has to be faced to make the most out of your…
7 January 2020Hilti devices help save human life
Application of Hilti devices in technical rescue Warsaw, December 2019 – They enable rescuers to quickly reach casualties in situations when every second is crucial. Hilti devices help firefighters save precious time during rescue operations. Hilti devices, extremely effective on the construction site, are used also in the event of…
2 January 2020Personal Income Tax (PIT) for foreign nationals Q&A
The end of the year and the start of a new one is a time when not only the employers but also the employees begin to think about their tax reporting obligations. The tax obligations of some of the taxpayers, in particular those of the foreign nationals, are often less…
Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.20 December 2019GESSEL advises BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A. on a new round of financing for Dafo Plastics S.A.
GESSEL is proud to have supported BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A. in yet another investment – a new round of financing for Dafo Plastics S.A.GESSEL already worked with BNP Paribas on its original investment in Dafo Plastics in 2018. The funds accrued from this round will be applied by Dafo…
Responsible Business Forum13 December 2019Responsible business reports on good practices
The Responsible Business Forum has opened the submission of corporate social responsibility and sustainability practices to be included in the latest 18th edition of the report “Responsible Business in Poland. Good Practices.” Both the submission and the publication are free for the reporting companies. Good practices can be registered until…
Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.10 December 2019GESSEL as counsel to Bank BNP Paribas
This time, GESSEL advised BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A. on its investment in Asprod sp. z o.o. (a bakery and baked goods retail chain in Western Pomerania). Of the 15 deals closed by the Bank in Poland to date (7 of which involved GESSEL as counsel), this has been the…
Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.9 December 2019GESSEL advises the LUX MED Group on another transaction
GESSEL is proud to have provided legal support to the LUX MED Group, a leading provider of private medical care in Poland, in its acquisition of the Optimum Head and Neck Clinic in Warsaw. GESSEL performed due diligence, drafted the transaction documentation, and provided all-around advice in successive stages of…
3 December 2019Webinar: New year, new provisions, new regulations on transfer pricing – new reporting (TP-R), documentation, sanctions
What is worth taking care of in the first quarter of 2020 to have a peaceful year?Dear Taxpayer, The new regulations on transfer pricing, in addition to documentary simplifications, significantly increase the scope of information to be provided to tax authorities. What will the new reporting look like? What do…
Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.27 November 2019GESSEL advises Inovo Venture Partners on the next round of financing for Tidio Poland
GESSEL had the pleasure of representing the Inovo Venture Partners fund in the round A investment in Tidio Poland. Our lawyers provided support during legal due diligence and in negotiations of the investment agreement. The transaction involving Inovo Venture Partners and Tidio Poland was another project completed using GESSEL’s model…
21 November 2019Poland between Ukraine and Germany – secondment of Polish and Ukrainian citizens to Germany
We have noticed a growing interest among Polish enterprises in the secondment of employees to Germany in recent years. This applies especially to employees who are not European Union citizens. Rödl & Partner takes a step forward to meet your expectations and invites you to a legal/tax seminar to explain…
20 November 2019VAT changes at Community level – quick fixes
The lawmakers have recently added many new regulations to the Value Added Tax Act to seal the VAT system. More changes to that statute are scheduled to come into force on 1 January 2020 – the so-called quick fixes which significantly modify the rules of accounting for VAT on international…
BALAJCZA Linguistic Services15 November 2019Recommended by BALAJCZA: The 450th anniversary of the Union of Lublin. Celebrations in Lublin
On 1 July 1569, in the ordinary Sejm session held in Lublin, the legal act of the union of the Great Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland was executed. The thus established Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth had become one of the most powerful political organisms in Europe at that time.…
Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.12 November 2019GESSEL advises the Black Forest fund on an investment in Tikrow
GESSEL is proud to have advised Black Forest, an investment fund controlled by Michał Sołowow, on its investment in Tikrow. Tikrow, launched in late 2017, is a temp work agency and operator of a marketplace platform bringing together companies in search of flexible staffing solutions and individuals interested in working…
Gessel, Koziorowski Sp. k.8 November 2019GESSEL advises Polimex Mostostal on its take-over of Energomontaż – Północ Bełchatów
GESSEL provided legal support in the complicated and time-consuming project of our Client, Polimex Mostostal, culminating in acquisition of a majority stake in Energomontaż – Północ Bełchatów, a specialised designer, producer and installer of steel structures, power generation devices and industrial operations. GESSEL assisted Polimex Mostostal at all stages of…
6 November 2019Intragroup cost deductibility limitation under Article 15e of the CIT Act: Certain intragroup expenses incurred in 2018 and 2019 can be included in the tax deductible costs only if the APA application is submitted by the end of December 201
Intragroup cost deductibility limitation under Article 15e of the CIT Act: Certain intragroup expenses incurred in 2018 and 2019 can be included in the tax deductible costs only if the APA application is submitted by the end of December 2019 We would like to inform you about the important date…
Swisschamber/Boyden24 October 2019Human Capital Practices Survey 2019
The Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce has just concluded the 2nd edition of the Human Capital Practices Survey prepared in cooperation with Boyden. There was a higher participation level of companies (approx. 60) than in the 1st edition. On top of this, the current survey was divided into three sectors: manufacturing,…
23 October 2019Rödl & Partner among the partners of the Women in Law Foundation
The Rödl & Partner company has become a partner of the Women in Law foundation which supports and promotes women in the law industry. As part of the cooperation, Rödl & Partner will be the sponsor of the prize in the competition for students for the best master's thesis, combining…
11 October 2019Hotel Marriott’s Christmas Offer
Surprise your co-workers with a sophisticated celebration at the Warsaw Marriott Hotel! Organize a truly memorable party with a wonderful array of grandeur decorations and unique festive atmosphere. Our team of hard-working elves will craft an offer tailored to your individual needs. Write your letter to Santa Claus today and receive…
3 October 2019Rödl & Partner at the forefront of Book of lists 2019/2020
Rödl & Partner has once again been recognized in several categories in the Polish Business Guide "Book of lists". The company won first prize among accounting companies, maintaining this position unchanged for four consecutive years. It also noted a rise by one position compared to 2018 among tax advisory companies,…
2 October 2019"MDR reporting in practice" - a brochure by Rödl & Partner expertsSpecific examples of tax patterns and answers to the question of whether they are subject to reporting, as well as tips on forms, deadlines and information provided to tax administration authorities - these are the issues raised in the…
30 September 2019The Argentinian Cuisine Week in Polonia Palace Hotel
On behalf of the Polonia Palace Hotel we warmly invite you to an exotic journey through Argentina’s flavours. Hotel Polonia Palace together with the Embassy of Argentina and El Esteco prepared a menu which includes such specialties of Argentinian cuisine as empanadas, beef with salad, beef stew or breaded chicken.…
4 September 2019The most important labour law amendments 2019
Dear Sir or Madam,The Polish Labour Code has been amended effective 1 January 2019. Employers should adapt their in-house procedures to those changes not only to ensure compliance with the current legislation, but also to reassure employees that the company cares for them. After all, it is them who are…
21 August 2019Membership satisfaction survey
A membership satisfaction survey was conducted at the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce. 96% of our member companies would recommend cooperation with us to other companies. It is worth to supplement this result with how our members rate the cooperation with us. Up…
19 August 2019GESSEL advises on the purchase of Infinite from Emperia Holding
GESSEL advises on the purchase of Infinite from Emperia Holding GESSEL is proud to have provided legal support to DialCom24 in the transaction for purchase of Infinite sp. z o.o. from Emperia Holding S.A., owned by Maxima Grup?.Infinite provides B2B information technology systems in the Polish and international markets. The…
5 August 2019Strategic alliance between Nets and Przelewy24, with GESSEL advising
GESSEL is proud to have contributed legal expertise to what is one of the more important recent transactions in the payments processing sector: establishment of a strategic alliance between Nets, leading supplier of payment services in the Nordic countries and in the DACH region of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and the…
24 July 2019Hotel Bristol in the TOP 10 in Europe
HOTEL BRISTOL, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, WARSAWIN THE TOP 10 EUROPE CITY HOTELSAND THE TOP 100 HOTELS IN THE WORLDACCORDING TO THE 2019 TRAVEL + LEISURE RANKINGEvery year, the TRAVEL + LEISURE readers share their travel experiences around the globe. TRAVEL + LEISURE compiles a list of the best hotels…
12 April 2019A good translator must sometimes make a prawn from a radish
This really happened: during a visit to Japan, the former President of the Republic of Poland, Lech Wałęsa, told a joke about communists, comparing them to radishes – red on the outside and white on the inside. He did not know that radishes in Japan are white. Fortunately, his translator…
11 April 2019Poland ranks third. Legal uncertainty affects companies.
A conference presenting the results of the 14th survey on investment climate in Poland took place at PAP in Warsaw on 11th April. The Economic Survey was conducted together with bilateral chambers in Poland, operating within the International Group of Chambers of Commerce (IGCC). It is addressed mainly to the…