The Ministry of Development is finalizing the work on the Act on the principles of supporting new investments in Poland, which is said to replace the Act on Special Economic Zones. The new law will come into force beginning of February 2018.
The new investment rules are to be important mainly for small and medium-sized enterprises in Poland as well as for foreign entrepreneurs operating in Poland. The change is to be primarily the territorial scope of investments, which have been supported by the Polish government so far and the factors influencing the decision to start a given investment are to be redefined.
The Ministry of Development also intends to extend investment incentives across the entire country, which until now were only valid in special economic zones. Tax reliefs would depend on the location and the nature of the investment in Poland, as well as on the quality of newly created jobs.
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Beginning from January 1st, 2018, the law governing the employment of foreigners from outside the European Union in Poland has changed.
First of all, there has been introduced a new type of permit allowing seasonal work in agriculture, horticulture and tourism, which will be valid for 9 months.
In addition, citizens of six former Eastern bloc countries will undergo a simplified procedure for applying for such a permit in Poland, they will also be able to obtain the so-called multi-season entry permit valid for the duration of 3 years. The abovementioned permit will allow them to do other jobs – but not for more than a month.
Moreover, from now on, both in the case of declarations and seasonal work permits, foreigners awaiting prolongation of permits in Poland will be treated as persons staying in Poland legally and will not be required to leave Poland.
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The change concerns the legislative process of the acts of law which concern conducting business activity in Poland by medium and small businesses.
The bill introduces obligatory public consultations on draft laws concerning entrepreneurs and mandatory publication of the results of these consultations on relevant websites so that both parliamentarians and interested citizens can become acquainted with these proposed amendments. (link)
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Funding based on EU funds may also cover the development of activities undertaken jointly by economic operators and scientific entities. Such opportunities are foreseen in the Intelligent Development Operational Programme 2014-2020. Please find presentation prepared by the employee of KG Legal explaining this matter.
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- Intelligent Development Operational Programme 2014-2020
The Intelligent Development Operational Programme 2014-2020 (IDOP) is the Polish operational programme financing research, development and innovation. It was drawn up on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013, as well as on the basis of the Act of 11 July 2014 on the principles of implementation of cohesion policy programmes financed in the financial perspective 2014-2020. The aim of the programme is to improve the innovativeness of the Polish economy as well as to develop cooperation between the science sector and business. A significant amount of 8 613 929 014 euro of European funds has been prepared to carry out these activities.
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