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Setting up a business in Poland: a 14-day playbook
by BCR GROUP
- #Incorporation
- #Sp. z o.o.
- #Foreign founders
Two routes to incorporation
Poland offers two paths to register a company:
- S24 (electronic) — 2–3 days, but with a templated articles of association.
- Notarial — 7–14 days, with full flexibility on shareholder agreements.
For most foreign founders we recommend the notarial route. It lets you encode non-standard rules around voting, dividends and board composition right from day one.
Minimum requirements
- Share capital: PLN 5,000 (≈ EUR 1,150).
- Polish address: physical or virtual office.
- At least one shareholder: individual or legal entity.
Day-by-day timeline
| Day | Step |
|---|---|
| 1 | Consultation, structure selection, articles drafted |
| 3 | Notary signing (in person or via PoA) |
| 5 | KRS application filed |
| 10 | KRS number, NIP, REGON issued |
| 12 | VAT and VAT-EU registration |
| 14 | Business bank account opened |
Documents to prepare
- Passport for each shareholder (apostilled for non-EU).
- Proof of residential address.
- If you operate via Power of Attorney — a notarised PoA.
We run the full process end-to-end — from drafting articles through to the first wire transfer. You get every step explained in your own language.
Ready to incorporate? Book a free 30-minute consultation in EN, RU, DE or PL.