Poland is preparing to launch a new version of its e-invoicing platform, KSeF 2.0, with a test environment becoming available in September 2025. This transition follows the recent signing of new e-invoicing legislation and is set to officially launch for businesses on February 1, 2026, with a later date for smaller companies. E-invoicing in Poland: as of 1st September, the test version of the Nati... Read more

Poland will introduce a new VAT deposit system (kaucyjny system) on 1 October 2025, requiring refundable deposits on single-use beverage packaging, with VAT applied only to unreturned deposits. The rules clarify VAT liability, allow refunds via cash or non-cash methods, and oblige businesses across the supply chain to update invoicing, reporting, and refund systems to avoid penalties. Poland is pr... Read more

Poland has intensified tax inspections this summer, targeting especially seasonal retailers and focusing on the proper issuance and delivery of fiscal receipts, with fines of up to PLN 1,000 per violation. Authorities emphasize that printed receipts must be physically handed to customers (or sent electronically if agreed), and failure to do so—even if printed—is treated as a violation. Tax audits... Read more

Poland’s Parliament has approved the phased rollout of the National e-Invoice System (KSeF), making e-invoicing mandatory starting February 1, 2026 for large businesses, with full adoption by 2027. The reform includes delayed penalties and register transition, along with a shortened VAT refund period from 60 to 40 days to support business cash flow.   Few days ago, the Sejm passed a bill int... Read more

Poland is advancing a VAT bill to simplify e-invoicing through a phased rollout of the updated KSeF system, shorter VAT refund times, and exemptions for micro-entrepreneurs until late 2026. Alongside legal changes, new technical documentation—including the FA_VAT (3) schema and expanded offline and QR code features—will support businesses in preparing for mandatory e-invoicing starting February 20... Read more

Poland's Ministry of Finance has issued draft VAT guidelines ahead of the October 1, 2025 launch of the new deposit system, clarifying tax treatment for packaging in the beverage and retail sectors. Key rules confirm that VAT applies only when packaging isn’t returned, and businesses must account for VAT proportionally if returns can’t be tracked. On July 3, 2025, Poland’s Ministry of Financ... Read more