{"id":4010,"date":"2024-11-14T12:49:44","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T11:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/pl\/?p=4010"},"modified":"2024-11-14T12:49:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T11:49:44","slug":"czym-jest-faktura-pro-forma-w-polsce-i-czym-rozni-sie-od-faktury-vat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/what-is-a-pro-forma-invoice-in-poland-and-how-does-it-differ-from-a-vat-invoice\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a&nbsp;Pro Forma Invoice in Poland and How Does it Differ from a&nbsp;VAT Invoice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In Poland, a&nbsp;<strong>FAKTURA PRO FORMA<\/strong> is a&nbsp;preliminary invoice used to inform the client about the cost of goods or services before the actual sale. This document is not an official tax document and has no legal validity for VAT accounting.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/what-is-a-pro-forma-invoice-in-poland-and-how-does-it-differ-from-a-vat-invoice\/#key-features-of-a-faktura-pro-forma\" >Key Features of a&nbsp;FAKTURA PRO FORMA:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/what-is-a-pro-forma-invoice-in-poland-and-how-does-it-differ-from-a-vat-invoice\/#how-to-distinguish-a-faktura-pro-forma-from-a-regular-invoice\" >How to Distinguish a&nbsp;FAKTURA PRO FORMA from a&nbsp;Regular Invoice:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"key-features-of-a-faktura-pro-forma\"><\/span><strong>Key Features of a&nbsp;FAKTURA PRO FORMA:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Preliminary Nature<\/strong> &#8211; The FAKTURA PRO FORMA is used to provide preliminary information to the client regarding the cost and terms of the transaction. It is not obligatory for payment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not a&nbsp;Tax Document<\/strong> &#8211; Unlike a&nbsp;standard invoice, a&nbsp;FAKTURA PRO FORMA cannot be used for VAT calculation, meaning it does not allow for VAT deduction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Not Require Payment<\/strong> &#8211; This document is not a&nbsp;demand for payment. It may serve to confirm the parties&#8217; intentions but is not obligatory for the transaction to proceed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Includes Transaction Details<\/strong> &#8211; A FAKTURA PRO FORMA typically includes information about the seller and buyer, descriptions of goods or services, their cost, payment terms, and delivery conditions\u2014all of which will appear in the final invoice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Used in Various Situations<\/strong> &#8211; This document is useful when it\u2019s necessary to provide cost information before concluding the transaction, for example, to obtain the client\u2019s preliminary approval for a&nbsp;purchase.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-distinguish-a-faktura-pro-forma-from-a-regular-invoice\"><\/span><strong>How to Distinguish a&nbsp;FAKTURA PRO FORMA from a&nbsp;Regular Invoice:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Title<\/strong> &#8211; FAKTURA PRO FORMA vs. regular FAKTURA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legal Status<\/strong> &#8211; A regular invoice (FAKTURA) is an official tax document used for VAT accounting and can be used for VAT deduction, while a&nbsp;FAKTURA PRO FORMA does not have this validity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payment Requirement<\/strong> &#8211; A regular invoice is a&nbsp;demand for payment, whereas a&nbsp;FAKTURA PRO FORMA does not require payment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Format and Content<\/strong> &#8211; While both documents may contain similar information, the FAKTURA PRO FORMA is typically marked &#8220;Pro Forma&#8221; and may include additional explanations indicating it is a&nbsp;preliminary invoice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date and Number<\/strong> &#8211; Regular invoices have unique numbers and dates for accounting purposes. While a&nbsp;FAKTURA PRO FORMA may also have a&nbsp;number, it is not used for tax accounting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thus, a&nbsp;<strong>FAKTURA PRO FORMA<\/strong> is a&nbsp;useful tool for providing preliminary cost information to clients but in no way replaces a&nbsp;standard invoice, which is essential for official accounting and tax purposes.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please write to us at <a href=\"mailto:office@progressholding.pl\" rel=\"noopener\">office@progressholding.pl<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Poland, a&nbsp;FAKTURA PRO FORMA is a&nbsp;preliminary invoice used to inform the client about the cost of goods or services before the actual sale. This document is not an official tax document and has no legal validity for VAT accounting. 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