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Labor Laws in Poland

  • Annual Leave: 20 days
  • Maternity Leave: 105 days
  • Public Holidays: 11
  • Workweek: 8 hours per day.
  • Overtime: 40 hours per week.

Income Tax in Poland

Poland has a progressive income tax with rates between 12% to 32%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Poland

The standard VAT rate is 23%.

Social Security in Poland

In Poland, social security contributions are mandatory and consist of various types of insurance that employers and employees must pay.

Employer:

  • Pension Insurance: 9.76%
  • Disability Insurance: 6.50%
  • Accident Insurance: 0.67% to 3.33% (varies by number of employees and business sector)
  • Labour Fund: 2.45%
  • Employee Guaranteed Benefits Fund: 0.10%
  • Total Employer Contribution: Approximately 21% to 24.64%

Employee:

  • Pension Insurance: 9.76%
  • Disability Insurance: 1.50%
  • Sickness Insurance: 2.45%
  • Health Insurance: 9.00%
  • Total Employee Contribution: Approximately 13.71%

Work Visas in Poland

Here are the main work visas available in Poland:

  • Work Permit (Type A):Required for non-EU citizens working for a Polish employer.
  • Work Permit (Type B):For board members residing in Poland for more than six months.
  • Work Permit (Type C):For employees sent to Poland by a foreign employer for more than 30 days to work for their Polish branch.
  • Work Permit (Type D):For employees sent to Poland by a foreign employer for export services without a Polish branch.
  • Work Permit (Type E):For employees sent to Poland for work in various sectors, including agriculture and accommodation.
  • Business Visa (Schengen Visa C or National Visa D):For individuals traveling to Poland for business purposes.
  • Freelance/Entrepreneur Visa:For self-employed individuals or entrepreneurs planning to start a business in Poland.

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