Triangular transaction – the Polish taxpayer as a third entity

In business transactions, there is a common practice of trade (“invoicing”) between several entities, where goods are transported directly from the first to the last. The provisions of the Polish VAT Act provide for simplification for triangular transactions – under a special procedure (Article 135). Bearing in mind the above-mentioned regulations, it should be pointed

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Admission to the gym and personal training – VAT rate

Today we would like to describe a practical problem that one of our clients has encountered. It offers gym access and personal training services. What VAT rate should be applied here? According to Art.  Article 41 sec. 2 in connection with Article 146ea sec. 2  of the Polish VAT Act for goods and services listed

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Cooking and accommodation for co-workers and CIT and VAT

In everyday business, it happens that the taxpayer funds food and accommodation for his co-workers. In our practice, we have encountered a situation in which a taxpayer hires a person working as a cook and buys food products (raw materials) for the preparation of meals. So how to recognize such benefits for CIT and VAT

General interpretation – VAT exemption in the education process

On 20 May 2024, a general interpretation was issued by the Minister of Finance on the taxation of benefits consisting in the transfer of knowledge as part of the education process, by natural persons who are VAT payers, on the basis of agreements concluded with higher education institutions (HEIs) (file reference number PT1.8101.1.2024). The position

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Acquisition of goods from an unregistered taxpayer and ICA

In the practice of trade in goods, we may encounter a slightly less typical situation: a Polish taxpayer buys goods transported from the territory of the EU (typical part), but the seller is not registered for VAT purposes in the EU (non-typical part). At the same time, customs clearance has already been carried out and

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Changes in National e-Invoicing System (Pol. KSeF)

The Ministry of Finance has published information on the commencement of consultations on the draft legal solutions on mandatory National e-Invoicing System (Pol. KSeF).At the moment, however, the new date of mandatory invoicing under the KSeF is not known.At the same time, as part of the notification, a number of changes were proposed, which are

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Will the KSeF be postponed?

A likely change of government in Poland, or a postponement of the implementation of the ViDA package at the European Union level, and on the other hand, a draft regulation adapting SAF-T files to new e-invoicing solutions. What does the future hold for the obligatory e-invoicing (Pol. KSeF)? Will it be postponed? Current state In

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Snacks and drinks in a workplace and VAT

A cookie, juice, some exotic fruit and even salty sticks. This is a common set of delicacies in company canteens, which no longer surprises anyone. Nowadays, especially in larger companies, it is becoming a standard for the employer to provide employees with various types of treats or snacks free of charge. And it’s no wonder.

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Sale of unfinished residential investment and 8% VAT

In real estate industry, it often happens that the subject of the transaction is an unfinished development investment. In this context, it is important from the perspective of VAT to determine the status of a given investment, i.e. to indicate whether we are dealing with the land itself or with real estate in the form

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10 KSeF challenges – according to ULVE

The Act introducing mandatory electronic invoicing using the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) from 1 July 2024 has already been published in the “Journal of Laws”. What is the KSeF? In general, it is a system that will enable structured invoices to be issued and made available. In other words, it is a mechanism by which

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