Process of registering a Polish company
1. Determine intention and registration plan;
2. Prepare relevant information for Polish company registration and sign legal documents;
3. Submit the Polish company registration application and review and approve it;
4. The Polish company is successfully registered, about 40-50 working days.
Conditions for registering a Polish company
1. Representative office: The registered entity is a foreign company, which is limited to promoting and publicizing the parent company's business. It is not allowed to carry out trade activities and has no right to sign trade activities.
2. Branch: The registered entity is a foreign company, and the business scope shall not exceed the business scope of the parent company, but it does not have to carry out all the business of the parent company, and can sign sales contracts on behalf of the parent company.
3. Limited liability company: Both foreign companies and individuals can apply, with a registered capital of at least 5,000 zlotys, which must be paid in full before registration. After registration, the funds can be used as the company's working capital. The company name can be expressed in various languages, but it must end with Sp.z.o.o (Polish abbreviation for "limited liability company"), and the company name cannot be repeated.
4. Joint-stock company: Both foreign companies and individuals can apply, and can obtain funds through listing on the Polish stock market. The registered capital is at least 100,000 zlotys, and the share price is not less than 1 zloty. 50% of the registered capital must be paid in advance when registering, and the registered capital can be used at any time after registration. The name of the joint-stock company must include S.A. (Polish abbreviation for "Stock Company").
Documents required to register a Polish company
1. Polish company name: 3 names are recommended for selection;
2. Registered capital: minimum 5000 PLN, no actual payment required;
3. Company business scope: basically no restrictions (except for special industries);
4. Registered address: must be in Poland;
5. Shareholder and director information: photocopies of certificates and passports;
6. Company articles of association and signature samples of board members;
7. Shareholders' voluntary company statement.