Doing business in Poland is not only about new challenges and heights, but also about opportunities. It is an opportunity to work seamlessly across 27 countries.
Member states of the European Union. Of course, the specifics of each activity are unique, and not everyone can adapt their business to another country.
But what should a person do who can provide their services in any country?
We are talking about construction workers and niche specialists.
Is it possible for a person to register as a sole proprietor (JDG) in Poland and go on a business trip to Europe?
Today we will thoroughly analyze this topic.
To understand this issue, we need to take into account 2 key points:
- Legality of stay;
- legality of work in the territory of another country.
If you have a visa, biometrics, or karta pobytu, you can stay in the territory of another EU country for up to 3 months.
If you plan to execute a contract for a longer period, you need to contact the migration office and obtain a temporary residence permit.
If you are waiting for your karta pobytu or, for example, staying on the basis of extended documents, then unfortunately, you do not have the opportunity to enter another EU country until you receive your karta pobytu.
At first glance, everything is simple.
Opened a JDG, found orders, arrived for 90 days, signed a contract and started working.
So what's the catch?
The catch is to determine the applicable legislation for your activities.
After all, for the Polish legislation under which you conduct business to be applicable, the permanent place of your business must be located in Poland.
And this is not just based on the information you provide in CEIDG, but in fact.
After all, at any moment you may be asked for documents confirming this.
Namely:
- You must conduct business for at least 2 months before going on a business trip;
- Document this with invoices, bills, or contracts;
- Maintain everything necessary in Poland so that you can continue working after your return. That is: an accountant, an office, staff, and so on...
If you comply with these points, you apply for an A1 certificate from ZUS, sign a contract, and go on your business trip.
Remember that you can stay in an EU country on Polish documents for no more than 90 days, with a 90-day break.
Summing up today's topic, we can conclude that for an entrepreneur operating in Poland to go on a business trip to Europe, it is necessary to:
- Actually conduct business operations in Poland for at least 2 months before the planned business trip;
- Have a document allowing travel within Europe. That is: a visa, Karta pobytu, or active biometrics;
- Conclude an employment contract;
- Obtain Zezwolenie A and go on a business trip for no more than 90 days with a 90-day break.
You can learn more about the specifics of doing business in Poland on our blog.
And if you need comprehensive support when starting your business journey in Poland, write to us. We will be happy to help you.
Useful materials:
5 simplest business ideas in Poland from Spravochnik Immigranta
How to open a company in Poland? All about fast online registration of a legal entity - Sp. z o.o. and others
Sole proprietorship in Poland. Who can become one and how to register a business?
5 stages of starting a business in Poland: choosing the form of activity and taxation, ZUS and registration
Sp. z o.o. in Poland: all about taxation and accounting
JDG - For whom? Who can register as a sole proprietor in Poland?
Business and residence permit in Poland: Karta pobytu regardless of the business form
Business in Poland - Beginner mistakes: accountant, choosing the business form, fund management
JDG taxation in Poland - What you need to know? - Business in Poland
