Poland · Employment Compliance
Mandatory contracts, payroll and social-insurance registration, and the official labor authority.
AI-drafted, editorially reviewed. Confirm specifics with the official authority.
The Labour Code sets the frame and the National Labour Inspectorate enforces it, while social insurance contributions run through ZUS. A statutory minimum wage applies and is revised at least annually. Employing a foreign national has changed materially: since 1 June 2025 a new Act governs entrusting work to foreigners, applications are made only electronically, the labour market test has been abolished, and the employer must upload the employment contract before work begins.
- Since 1 June 2025 the labour market test is abolished for work permits.
- Applications about employing foreigners are accepted only in electronic form.
- The employment contract must be uploaded before the work starts.
- National Labour Inspectorate (PIP)
Labour law supervision and inspection.
Government portals
- Gov.pl — Polish Government Portal — Central portal for ministries, e-services and official announcements.
- Podatki.gov.pl — Tax Portal — PIT and CIT filing, VAT, the NIP tax number and e-Urząd Skarbowy.
- Office for Foreigners (UdSC) — Temporary and permanent residence, the residence card, and legalisation of stay.
- Biznes.gov.pl — Business Portal — Sole-trader and company registration (CEIDG/KRS) and licence requirements.