Branch

If a foreign company has a temporary project in Poland or would just like to emphasize its presence on the Polish market, a foreign entrepreneur may consider some alternatives to establishing a company in Poland, namely opening a branch or a representative office of its foreign company in Poland.

In our practice of corporate advisory we often come across a limited liability company limited partnership, i.e. a limited partnership where the general partner is a limited liability company. It is very often the case that the limited partner in such a limited partnership is a member of the general partner’s management board. If it is the case, you need to be careful about the representation of the limited partnership and its general partner, i.e. a limited liability company, in any activities related to the operations of your business.

Choosing the right business form is of uttermost importance to every entrepreneur. Therefore, before you make the decision it is advisable to learn about all the resulting consequences. If you happen to be a Polish entrepreneur, the task seems rather simple (at least in theory): you browse the Internet (thousands of posts, but which ones are credible?), check on friends and their experiences, and finally there’s a phone call to the Companies House to check out the mundane side of starting a business (what forms need to be submitted, where to pay your fees and how much?).