Company Registration in Poland – Comprehensive Guide for Foreigners (2025)

Starting a company in Poland is easier than you might think. Whether you're an EU resident, a non-EU entrepreneur, or simply exploring the opportunities Poland offers, this guide provides a complete overview of how to register a business here in 2025. With access to the EU market, a tech-savvy workforce, and startup-friendly regulations, Poland is rapidly becoming one of Europe’s go-to destinations for international founders.

Residence Angels has been helping foreigners register companies in Poland since 2017. With hundreds of successful launches behind us, we’re here to give you not just the legal facts, but also the real-world know-how it takes to succeed.

There are several legal forms available for business registration in Poland. The most popular include:

• Sp. z o.o. (Limited Liability Company) — The most common choice for foreigners. Can be opened remotely.
• JDG (Sole Proprietorship) — Reserved for those with specific types of residence permits.
• SA (Joint-Stock Company) — Designed for larger enterprises and those considering IPO or external investors.

Each legal form has its own requirements, costs, and advantages. We’ve created a dedicated article on legal forms where you can learn which one suits your case best.

Your choice affects everything from your tax obligations to the scope of liability and your ability to work with investors. Sp. z o.o. is the most flexible and is recommended for most non-EU residents. JDG is great if you already have long-term residence in Poland. SA is for scale.

The process typically includes:

1. Choose legal form and structure
2. Prepare Articles of Association
3. Register in KRS (National Court Register)
4. Obtain NIP, REGON, VAT (if needed)
5. Open a bank account
6. Register with ZUS (if hiring employees)

We explain the step-by-step process here.

• Online (S24) registration: 3–7 business days
• Via notary: 14–60 business days
• Government fees: From 350 PLN
• Notarial costs: ~1500–10000 PLN
• Virtual address & representation: Available via Residence Angels

In total, you should budget between 2,000–15,000 PLN for a full setup.

At Residence Angels, we provide full company formation support:

• Remote and on-site registration
• Legal representation
• Business address and mail handling
• Support with bank account and VAT
• Tax and accounting advisory

We also help clients from the U.S., India, Israel, Ukraine, and many more jurisdictions successfully launch and grow their ventures in Poland.