A family foundation is a relatively new institution in Polish law, introduced two years ago by the Act of January 26, 2023, on Family Foundations. The ability to establish such an entity was introduced primarily to enable entrepreneurs to secure the succession of their businesses in an undivided form, as well as to ensure the implementation of their own vision for managing them even longer after the founder’s death. Only a natural person with full legal capacity can be the founder of a family foundation. They can establish the foundation and designate its beneficiaries—themselves, relatives, or public benefit organizations—in their will or deed of incorporation. Both deeds should be executed by a notary. Unlike an Anglo-Saxon trust, a family foundation is not a legal relationship but a separate legal entity. Upon establishment, it acquires legal capacity and becomes a so-called “imperfect legal person.”
Artificial intelligence is an interdisciplinary field of knowledge combining elements of computer science, mathematics, statistics, neuroscience, and cognitive science. Its goal is to create systems capable of performing tasks that previously required human intelligence. This includes the ability to learn from data, reason, make decisions, recognize patterns, and process and generate natural language. Unlike traditional programming, in which a computer executes strictly defined instructions, artificial intelligence aims to grant machines a degree of autonomy, allowing them to independently adapt their strategies to changing conditions. Today, AI is no longer an abstract theoretical concept, but a practical tool.
Traditionally, Polish administrative procedures guaranteed the ability to communicate with the public authorities through conventional and traditional channels, i.e., in writing or in person. However, Poland has recently made a significant technological leap in the way businesses communicate with regulatory authorities. After January 1, 2025, in accordance with applicable regulations, this communication relies largely on electronic communication – both with the central government administration, central offices, and institutions regulating the modern technology, industrial, financial, pharmaceutical, energy, and, above all, TMT sectors.
