Migration trends in Poland after the 3rd quarter of 2017
About 137 thousand foreigners applied for residence permits in Poland between January and September of 2017. It is 77% more than in the same period in 2015.
Warning signs in the temporary residence permit application process
Polish offices issued 9,532 negative decisions regarding temporary residence permits in 2016. Could they have been foreseen?
Tax Residence in Poland
Experts from SOVA Accounting agreed to answer several questions from expats in Poland regarding tax residence. Check to see if you should pay your taxes in Poland.
Business Incubators – AIP and Twój StartUp
From time to time you send me questions regarding business in Poland. We usually talk about sole proprietorship or KRS companies, but sometimes we end up discussing the third possibility – business incubators and their pre-incubation scheme.
Permiso De Trabajo vs. Residencia Temporal Y Permiso De Trabajo
Some time ago Janis Lorena Morales Bernal completely won my heart when she offered to contribute to JustAsk Poland and translate an article to Spanish. And here it is.
FAQ Prepared By The Polish Border Guard
The Polish Border Guard published exhaustive answers for the 23 most frequently asked questions from people who cross the Polish border. Read their answers in English.
Polish Pension System – When ZUS Sends You A Letter
Do you know how much your work costs? Old-age pensions cost the most. In this article I explain what ZUS is and how the Polish pension system works.
How Many Expats Live In Poland?
There are quite a lot foreigners in Poland and this number is growing year after year. Can you guess where Polish expats come from and which Polish cities they choose to live in?
Polish Child Benefit ‘Rodzina 500 Plus’
In many cases foreigners can also apply for a Polish child benefit called ‘Rodzina 500 plus’. This is a good time to describe how it works and to explain when you can apply for it.
New Rules Of Waste Management In Poland
The system of waste management in Poland has changed as of July 2017. Learn how to sort your trash and what to do with hazardous waste like electronic devices and medications, or bulky waste like old furniture.
Cost Of Living In Poland. Household Budgets According To The Statistics
This time I’ve decided to describe cost of living in Poland… and I am really proud, because I believe that I have published the most detailed article describing average income and expenditures in Poland on the English Internet.
How To Exchange One Driving Licence For Another. Polish Driving Licence For Foreigners
This article explains in which cases your national driving licence is valid in Poland, what the procedure of the exchange looks like, and how to go through the process step-by-step. Similarly to my previous articles, I’ve also translated the form that you will need to fill out.
Five Things You Should Do After You Get Into A University in Krakow
This time I would like to help those of you who are considering studying in Krakow. The first weeks are going to be tough, so let me give you 5 tips on what to do after you get into a university in Krakow.
Free School In Krakow With Preparatory Classes For Expat Children
In this article we’ll explain to you what preparatory classes are, how Mr. Stolarek is preparing his school to give your child the best education, and why you no longer need to pay for education.
How Can I Register For ePUAP? Legal Basis For A PESEL Number For ePUAP Users
ePUAP is a platform that will enable you to get some administrative things done online. Unfortunately it’s all in Polish and you must have a PESEL to use it. Non-EU foreigners with visas and most people with temporary residence permits cannot obtain a PESEL ex officio, automatically. They need to prove that they need a PESEL for some reason.
How Can You Get Into Poland’s Top Universities?
You’ve made a bold decision to study far from home. The first problem that you need to face is finding the best university in a country where people probably don’t even speak your language. This guide will help you to find and enroll in the top universities in Poland.
PFR – Pre-Filled Tax Return
This text describes how to use the pre-filled tax return system in order to submit the PIT-37. All you need to do now is check if everything has been copied correctly and fill out a few extra fields.
PIT in English. PIT-37 In The “e-Deklaracje” Program
There are plenty of Polish programs for tax returns for free on the Internet. We will use e-Deklaracje: a free application provided and published officially by the Ministry of Finance.
How Do I Get A Food Service Worker Certificate In Poland? Książeczka Sanepidowska
Waiters, cooks, medical students, barkeepers, shop assistants – in Poland all of these professionals are required to be checked for Salmonella, Schigella and other contagious diseases. Learn how to get a food service worker certificate in Poland step by step.
How Do I Choose A Personal Bank Account?
If you want to find the best personal bank account, it will be easiest to use comparison websites in order to compare offers from all of the banks in Poland. In this article I will provide you with all the necessary Polish banking vocabulary to enable you to find the best bank offers.
Work Permit vs. Temporary Residence And Work Permit
When you want to come to Poland you must legalize your stay and your work separately. However, the temporary residence and work permit is a real game changer. It legalizes both your stay and work – two for one.
Company Formation In Poland: The CEIDG-1 Form
You register a sole proprietorship in the CEIDG register on the CEIDG-1 form. The good news is that the form has been translated into English. The bad news is that many entrepreneurs still find it difficult to fill out the form on their own.
How Do I Register A Company In Poland?
It’s not easy to run a company in Poland, but still there are people who decide to start their company here. If you’re going to register a sole proprietorship, these instructions will help you to go through the registration process.
PIT-WZ. The Tax Office Will Now Fill Out The PIT-37 Form For You
This year the Polish tax office introduced a new kind of service – they’re now filling out the PIT-37 forms for taxpayers. I got really excited by the idea, especially since according to the government it should now take the taxpayer only a few minutes to apply for the assistance and then to accept the version prepared by the tax office.
PIT In English. How Do I Submit A Tax Return Form Step By Step
Once a year every taxpayer needs to fill out a tax return form and submit it to the tax office. Sometimes it’s possible to deal with a tax return without any assistance, for free. This is why I’ve described the process of submitting PIT in English.
Registration For A Place Of Living. Zameldowanie In Krakow
I’ve got no official statistics on this, but I would guess that out of all the duties and registrations foreign residents forget about the zameldowanie most frequently. Let’s go through the application process in Kraków step-by-step.
What To Do Upon Arrival In Poland?
You’ve just stepped off the plane. Now – what to do upon arrival in Poland? I would like to present you this short list of steps to follow.
How Can You Work As A Student In Poland?
This moment comes sooner or later – you start thinking about getting a job. In this article I’m going to share with you a few practical tips on how you can work as a student.
NIP Number
NIP is often used as an identification number for people who work in Poland and are not included in the PESEL register i.e. most non-EU foreigners. You need to be registered with the system to enable your employer to pay your PIT (personal income tax) for you.
Study In Two European Countries Thanks To Erasmus In Poland
Erasmus is a very popular exchange programme for universities within the European Union. It will enable you to study in two different countries and get extra money from the European Union in order to do so.
Visa From India To Poland In 10 steps
It’s never easy to move to another country, especially one so far from home. Formalities and papers are the worst – complicated and time-absorbing. This article will save you a lot of time.
How Much Can I Earn In Poland? Average Salary In Poland And Costs Of Living
How much will my salary be? This is one of the basic questions that needs to be answered before you move anywhere. There is a lot of valuable information concerning average salary in Poland, so today I’m going to give you some general statistics.
Work Visa To Poland. How Much Does It Cost In India?
You will surely pay a 4 400 INR visa processing fee to the Polish consular post in India. You may also pay about 500 PLN of fees here in Poland if you decide to apply for a temporary residence permit.
