How long does it take to register a company in the KRS of Poland?

Registering a company in the National Court Register (Krajowy Rejestr Sądowy, KRS) in Poland involves several key steps. Here are the main steps and estimated timeframes for completion:

1. Preparation of founding documents:
   • Drafting the company’s articles of association and other necessary documents (e.g., minutes of the founders’ meeting).
   • Timeframe: 1-2 weeks, depending on the complexity and readiness of the documents.
2. Opening a bank account:
   • Opening a temporary bank account for depositing the share capital.
   • Timeframe: 1-3 days, depending on the bank.
3. Depositing the share capital:
   • Transferring funds to the account to confirm the share capital.
   • Timeframe: Immediately after opening the account.
4. Preparation and submission of the application to the KRS:
   • Filling out the application form (e.g., KRS-W3 form) and submitting it along with the founding documents.
   • Timeframe: 1-2 days for preparation and submission.
5. Payment of the state fee:
   • Paying the fee for registration in the KRS.
   • Timeframe: Can be done simultaneously with the application submission.
6. Registration in the KRS:
   • Waiting for the court’s decision on registration.
   • Timeframe: 7 to 14 days, depending on the court’s workload and the accuracy of the submitted documents.
7. Obtaining the extract from the KRS:
   • After the company is registered, you can obtain an official extract from the KRS.
   • Timeframe: 1-2 days after registration.
8. Registration with tax authorities:
   • Registration with the tax office (NIP) and obtaining a VAT number (if necessary).
   • Timeframe: Up to 14 days, but often occurs simultaneously with registration in the KRS.
9. Registration with ZUS (Social Security):
   • Registration with the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS).
   • Timeframe: Up to 7 days after starting operations.

Overall, the process of registering a company in the KRS can take from 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the complexity, accuracy of the documents submitted, and the workload of the institutions.

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