Under KSeF, a structured invoice legally exists only once it receives a KSeF number; until then, the buyer may receive only a transaction confirmation, which is not an invoice and does not allow VAT deduction. Read more

A new Polish bill would allow municipalities to introduce a daily tourist compensation fee for overnight stays, with limited exemptions. A new bill amending the Act on Local Taxes and Fees has been submitted to the Polish Sejm, allowing Municipal Councils to introduce a so-called "tourist compensation fee" collected at hotels. According to the bill's proponents, this is not a new tax but a fee. If... Read more

Poland is consulting on VAT refund rule changes for foreign taxpayers to align refund claims with KSeF e-invoicing requirements from 2026. The draft relaxes invoice attachment obligations but requires KSeF invoice identification numbers where available, with different evidence rules for EU and non-EU claimants. Poland has launched a public consultation (opened April 15, 2026, by the Ministry of Fi... Read more

Poland’s KSeF rules provide a grace period in 2026, meaning taxpayers will not face financial sanctions for KSeF-related mistakes while adapting to the system. Let's delve deeper into this! Read more

If the customer requests and agrees to receive an electronic invoice, the seller may provide only the e-invoice while keeping the fiscal receipt stored in the online cash register’s memory. From January 1, 2027, this approach remains valid, provided the seller retains the required fiscal receipt and invoice identification details. If a customer accepts the store’s terms and conditions, there... Read more

The Polish government has extended VAT rate reductions on specific fuel products until May 15, 2026, formalized by Regulation No. 573. This aims to alleviate high energy costs for consumers and businesses, following prior efforts to stabilize the fuel market. The Polish government has officially extended the temporary reduction of VAT rates on specific fuel products. Originally set to expire at th... Read more

Poland’s Ministry of Finance acknowledged a technical error in tax regulations that could penalize businesses for lawful invoice issuance during system crashes. They clarified no fines for paper or PDF invoices during total failures, promising amendments by January 2027. The Ministry of Finance of Poland has officially acknowledged a technical error in upcoming tax regulations that could have unfa... Read more