{"id":4882,"date":"2025-05-15T13:02:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T11:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/pl\/?p=4882"},"modified":"2025-05-20T15:03:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T13:03:09","slug":"jakie-sa-cechy-prowadzenia-biznesu-w-polsce-dla-obywateli-wnp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/what-are-the-business-conditions-in-poland-for-cis-citizens\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the business conditions in Poland for CIS citizens?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Poland is becoming increasingly attractive to entrepreneurs from CIS countries thanks to its strategic location in Europe, stable economy, and growing market. Let\u2019s look at the key aspects of doing business in Poland for CIS citizens, including reasons for relocation, visa procedures, available business forms, and potential advantages.<\/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-are-the-business-conditions-in-poland-for-cis-citizens\/#table-of-contents\" >Table of Contents<\/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-are-the-business-conditions-in-poland-for-cis-citizens\/#reasons-for-relocating-to-poland\" >Reasons for relocating to Poland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/what-are-the-business-conditions-in-poland-for-cis-citizens\/#applying-for-a-national-visa\" >Applying for a&nbsp;national visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/what-are-the-business-conditions-in-poland-for-cis-citizens\/#available-business-forms-for-cis-citizens\" >Available business forms for CIS citizens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/what-are-the-business-conditions-in-poland-for-cis-citizens\/#advantages-of-starting-a-business-in-poland\" >Advantages of starting a&nbsp;business in Poland<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"table-of-contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"table-of-contents\"><\/span>Table of Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#reasons-for-relocation\">Reasons for relocating to Poland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#visa\">Applying for a&nbsp;national visa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#business-types\">Available business forms for CIS citizens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#advantages\">Advantages of starting a&nbsp;business in Poland<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"reasons-for-relocation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"reasons-for-relocating-to-poland\"><\/span>Reasons for relocating to Poland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CIS citizens can move to Poland for various reasons:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Study<\/strong> \u2013 admission to a&nbsp;Polish university is grounds for obtaining a&nbsp;student visa.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment<\/strong> \u2013 a&nbsp;job offer from a&nbsp;Polish employer allows applying for a&nbsp;work visa.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business<\/strong> \u2013 starting a&nbsp;company or investing in a&nbsp;Polish business qualifies you for a&nbsp;residence permit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family<\/strong> \u2013 family reunification, e.g. if you have close relatives living in Poland.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"visa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"applying-for-a-national-visa\"><\/span>Applying for a&nbsp;national visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To run a&nbsp;business in Poland, CIS citizens must obtain a&nbsp;national visa (type D). Steps include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Document preparation:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid passport (at least 3 months after visa expiry),<\/li>\n<li>Completed visa application form,<\/li>\n<li>Photos meeting requirements,<\/li>\n<li>Proof of financial means (bank statements, income certificates),<\/li>\n<li>Purpose of visit documents (business plan, lease agreement),<\/li>\n<li>Health insurance,<\/li>\n<li>Consular fee payment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application submission:<\/strong> At the Polish consulate or visa center in your country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waiting for a&nbsp;decision:<\/strong> Usually takes 15 to 30 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"business-types\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"available-business-forms-for-cis-citizens\"><\/span>Available business forms for CIS citizens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Sole proprietorship (JDGH)<\/strong> \u2013 the simplest option, suitable for freelancers and micro businesses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited liability company (Sp. z&nbsp;o.o.)<\/strong> \u2013 a&nbsp;popular and flexible corporate structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joint-stock company (S.A.)<\/strong> \u2013 ideal for larger firms with multiple shareholders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Registered partnership<\/strong> \u2013 for collaborative business activity between partners.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"advantages\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"advantages-of-starting-a-business-in-poland\"><\/span>Advantages of starting a&nbsp;business in Poland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Support programs<\/strong> \u2013 grants and subsidies for foreign entrepreneurs,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online registration<\/strong> \u2013 streamlined procedures available through government platforms,<\/li>\n<li><strong>EU market access<\/strong> \u2013 running a&nbsp;business in Poland provides access to the EU market,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business assistance<\/strong> \u2013 advisory services and institutions supporting foreign entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Poland offers numerous opportunities for CIS citizens starting a&nbsp;business. Proper paperwork and understanding of local conditions are essential. It\u2019s highly recommended to seek legal and accounting advice to avoid risks and streamline operations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact us:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:office@progressholding.pl\">office@progressholding.pl<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Poland is becoming increasingly attractive to entrepreneurs from CIS countries thanks to its strategic location in Europe, stable economy, and growing market. Let\u2019s look at the key aspects of doing business in Poland for CIS citizens, including reasons for relocation, visa procedures, available business forms, and potential advantages. 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