{"id":3255,"date":"2024-08-22T08:39:54","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T06:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/pl\/?p=3255"},"modified":"2025-11-14T16:42:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T15:42:58","slug":"ile-trwa-rejestracja-spolki-w-krs-w-polsce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-long-does-it-take-to-register-a-company-in-the-krs-of-poland\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take to register a company in the KRS of Poland?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Registering a company in the National Court Register (Krajowy Rejestr S\u0105dowy, KRS) in Poland involves several key steps. Here are the main steps and estimated timeframes for completion:<\/p>\n
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Preparation of founding documents:<\/strong>\n
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Drafting the company\u2019s articles of association and other necessary documents (e.g., minutes of the founders’ meeting).<\/li>\n
Timeframe: 1-2 weeks, depending on the complexity and readiness of the documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Opening a bank account:<\/strong>\n
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Opening a temporary bank account for depositing the share capital.<\/li>\n
Timeframe: 1-3 days, depending on the bank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Depositing the share capital:<\/strong>\n
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Transferring funds to the account to confirm the share capital.<\/li>\n
Timeframe: Immediately after opening the account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Preparation and submission of the application to the KRS:<\/strong>\n
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Filling out the application form (e.g., KRS-W3 form) and submitting it along with the founding documents.<\/li>\n
Timeframe: 1-2 days for preparation and submission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Payment of the state fee:<\/strong>\n
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Paying the fee for registration in the KRS.<\/li>\n
Timeframe: Can be done simultaneously with the application submission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Registration in the KRS:<\/strong>\n
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Waiting for the court’s decision on registration.<\/li>\n
Timeframe: 7 to 14 days, depending on the court’s workload and the accuracy of the submitted documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Obtaining the extract from the KRS:<\/strong>\n
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After the company is registered, you can obtain an official extract from the KRS.<\/li>\n
Timeframe: 1-2 days after registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Registration with tax authorities:<\/strong>\n
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Registration with the tax office (NIP) and obtaining a VAT number (if necessary).<\/li>\n
Timeframe: Up to 14 days, but often occurs simultaneously with registration in the KRS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Registration with ZUS (Social Security):<\/strong>\n
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Registration with the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS).<\/li>\n
Timeframe: Up to 7 days after starting operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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.<\/p>\n