A Polish tax resident is obliged to settle in Poland on all his/her income/revenue, regardles of the location of the sources of revenue. This means that the tax payer should also include income/revenue obtained abroad in the annual return. The PIT/ZG annex “Information on the amount of income/revenue from abroad and tax paid for the tax year” will be helpful in fulfilling this obligation.
(more…)Revenue from dividends paid to partners/stockholders who are individuals is subject to personal income tax. The rules for the taxation of dividends paid to Polish tax residents dont’rise doubt. On the other hand, many questions arise in the event that the dividend is to be paid to a person without tax residence in Poland.
(more…)The services offered by Crede Experto Tax Consulting Office include professional assistance with tax settlements in France. Indeed, our team is composed of specialist who will provide comprehensive support related to the settlement of French income tax. By contacting us, it’s possible to count not only on an expert advice, but also on dealing with the necessary formailites on behalf of the client.
(more…)Persons going to work in a country other than the one where they have tax residence are afraid that income earned abroad will be taxed twice, i.e. in the country of residence and in the State in which the work is carried out. In order to avoid such a situation, an appropriate method of avoiding double taxation should be used. The provisions of double taxation conventions and the provisions of relevant acts determine the method which is applicable in a given case.
(more…)In Germany, taxpayers are divided into tax classes. Belonging to a given tax class affects the amount of income tax. Therefore, it’s worth finding out what tax classes are.
(more…)On 1 January 2023, a significant change to the rules on French withholding tax occurred. According to the new provisions, in certain strictly defined cases, the withholding tax mechanism is replaced by the mechanism of deducting the advance directly from the taxpayer’s bank account. In this article, we will take a closer look at the new legal regulation.
(more…)In the first few months of the year, it’s traditionally necessary to settle the income received in the previous year. This also concerns persons who have worked in France without being residents of this country. However, they can count on competent assistance in case of problems. Crede Experto Tax Consulting Office offers professional support related to the settlement of taxes in France. Indeed, our specialists will help to settle French income tax, not only by providing reliable advice, but also by dealing with the necessary formalities on behalf of clients.
(more…)It isn’t uncommon for employees working in several countries to be requested to present a certificate of residence. This document indicates which country the worker is a tax resident of and where he/she is subject to unlimited tax liability.
(more…)From 1 January 2021, limited partnerships became subject to corporate income tax (CIT). However, the legislator provided for the possibility for companies of postponing the period of being liable to the tax in question until 1 May 2021. Contrary to appearances, making use of this option was related to many practical problems. We will try to resolve it in this publication.
(more…)The method of accounting for tax on income received by foreigners in Poland depends on whether the person concerned has the status of the Polish tax resident. Foreigners with this status calculate such a tax in Poland under slightly different rules than non-residents.
(more…)When determining the tax base for the remuneration of an employee who has temporarily performed work abroad, the employer may reduce it by 30% of the value of the daily allowances. However, there are many conditions for benefitting of this exemption. It is worth knowing them in order not to expose oneself to inconveniences of the Tax Office.
(more…)Entrepreneurs in the construction industry who want to provide services in Germany should take into account the obligation to pay construction tax – the so-called Bauabzugsteuer. However, it is possible to be exempted from this obligation. For this purpose, it is necessary to obtain a special certificate – Freistellungsbescheinigung zum Steuerabzug bei Bauleistungen.
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DECLARATION OF POSTING TO AUSTRIA
A foreign employer sending employees to work in Austria is obliged to notify this fact to the appropriate Austrian authorities. Failure to comply with this obligation constitutes a violation of the law and may result in very serious consequences.
AMENDMENT OF THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING BTP CARDS
Every construction industry employee seconded to work in France should have the BTP Card. This document constitutes a proof of professional identity. It is also intended to counteract illegal employment in the construction industry. On 1 April 2024, a major change to the provisions concerning BTP Cards came into force. Below we will briefly explain its most important assumptions.
PIT/ZG ANNEX
A Polish tax resident is obliged to settle in Poland on all his/her income/revenue, regardles of the location of the sources of revenue. This means that the tax payer should also include income/revenue obtained abroad in the annual return. The PIT/ZG annex “Information on the amount of income/revenue from abroad and tax paid for the tax year” will be helpful in fulfilling this obligation.
TAXATION OF DIVIDENDS PAID TO A NON-RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL
Revenue from dividends paid to partners/stockholders who are individuals is subject to personal income tax. The rules for the taxation of dividends paid to Polish tax residents dont’rise doubt. On the other hand, many questions arise in the event that the dividend is to be paid to a person without tax residence in Poland.
DECLARATION ON ENTRUSTING WORK
The legislator has provided for a special procedure for the regularisation of work in the territory of the Republic of Poland, applying for citizens of the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. An employer who wants to engage a citizen of one of the above-mentioned countries may submit a declaration on entrusting work to the Labour Office. This procedure allows a quick legalisation of foreigner’s work in Poland.
PAY TRANSPARENCY DIRECTIVE
Equal pay for women and men, as well as pay transparency, constitute topics that have been appearing in social dialogue for a long time. Due to their importance, they are also of interest to the legislator, including the EU legislator. This interest resulted in the issuance of an extremely important legal act – the Pay Transparency Directive.
HOW TO LEGALISE THE WORK OF A THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONAL IN POLAND?
Hiring Indian nationals is becoming increasingly popular with employers. The rules on legalisation of work of third-country nationals, i.e. nationals of States outside the European Union, the European Economic Area and Switzerland, apply to the regularisation of their work in Poland.
ASSISTANCE FROM CREDE EXPERTO WITH FRENCH TAX SETTLEMENTS
The services offered by Crede Experto Tax Consulting Office include professional assistance with tax settlements in France. Indeed, our team is composed of specialist who will provide comprehensive support related to the settlement of French income tax. By contacting us, it’s possible to count not only on an expert advice, but also on dealing with the necessary formailites on behalf of the client.
DECLARATION OF POSTING OF WORKERS TO THE CZECH REPUBLIC
As in the other EU countries, there is also an obligation in the Czech Republic to notify the posting of employees to the appropriate authority. The duty in question constitutes the implementation of the provisions of Directive 2014/67/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the enforcement of Directive 96/71/EC concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services, amending Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 on administrative cooperation through the Internal Market Information System (“IMI Regulation”).
ELTERNGELD
Many Polish people working in Germany benefit from Kindergeld. A much less popular allowance is Elterngeld. Therefore, we will try to explain what this benefit is, how to obtain it, how long and in what amount it is paid, as well as whether it can be paid for children born in Poland.
UNIFORM PERMIT
A foreigner who would like to work legally in Poland should have a work permit and a residence one. These are two different documents. However, a special type of temporary residence authorisation exists – temporary residence and work permit, also known as a uniform permit. It legalises both the stay and work of a foreign national in Poland.
REDUCTION OF THE BASIS OF ZUS FOR POSTED WORKERS
The employer may reduce the tax base for the remuneration of the posted worker by 30% of the value of the daily allowances. The provisions also prescribe the possibility of reducing the social security contribution base of the seconded employee. In this article, we will present the institution in question and explain how to apply it.
Company Advice
April
DECLARATION OF POSTING TO AUSTRIA
A foreign employer sending employees to work in Austria is obliged to notify this fact to the appropriate Austrian authorities. Failure to comply with this obligation constitutes a violation of the law and may result in very serious consequences.
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