Comprehensive Employment and Tax Guide Poland
General Overview
- Currency: Polish Złoty (PLN)
- Languages: Daily and business communication in Polish.
- Public Holidays: Total of 13 days national public holidays.
- Capital: Warsaw
- Fiscal Year: Running from Jan 1 to Dec 31.
- Minimum Hourly Wage: PLN 18.30 (2023).
Tax Essentials
- Income Tax Range: From 17% to 32%.
- Other Taxes: VAT 23%, Corporate tax 19%.
Social Security Contributions
- Employer Charges: From Approx. 16.5% to 19.5%.
- Employee Charges: From Approx. 13.71%.
Employment Contracts & Conditions
- Contract Types: Permanent, Fixed-term.
- Trial Periods: Up to 3 months.
- Paid Holiday: 20 to 26 days annually.
- Salary Payment Frequencies: Monthly.
- Termination Notice: Notice varies by tenure, up to 3 months.
Legal Benefits for Employees
- Medical Coverage: State (basic healthcare included).
- Common Non-Compulsory Benefits: Private health insurance, meal vouchers.
Hiring Non-Resident/Non-European Workers
- Visa & Work Permits Obligation: Yes, for non-EU/EEA citizens.
- High-Skilled Worker Permits: EU Blue Card; requires a university degree and a job offer with a salary at least 1.5 times the average gross annual salary.
- Visa & Work Permits Timelines: Up to 3 months.
The information provided on these countries serves as a general guideline and may
require verification and updates from legal sources or official websites.
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