Poland · Employment & Labor
Hiring rules, employment contracts, payroll, social insurance, and EOR options.
AI-drafted, editorially reviewed. Confirm specifics with the official authority.
The Labour Code governs employment relationships and the National Labour Inspectorate enforces it. A statutory minimum wage applies and is revised at least once a year, so any figure quoted in an older guide should be re-checked rather than relied on. Social insurance contributions are paid through the social insurance institution, and the distinction that matters commercially is between an employment contract under the Labour Code and the civil-law contracts often used for shorter engagements, which carry different protections and contribution treatment.
- The statutory minimum wage is revised at least annually — check the current figure.
- Labour Code contracts and civil-law contracts differ in protection and contributions.
- Social insurance is paid through the social insurance institution for covered workers.
- National Labour Inspectorate (PIP)
Labour law supervision, inspection and worker rights.
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.