{"id":5050,"date":"2025-07-21T13:17:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T11:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/pl\/?p=5050"},"modified":"2025-07-21T13:17:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T11:17:32","slug":"jak-zatrudnic-pracownika-na-prace-zdalna-w-polsce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-hire-employees-for-remote-work-in-poland\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hire Employees for Remote Work in Poland?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<section lang=\"en\">\n<article>\n<nav>\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\/how-to-hire-employees-for-remote-work-in-poland\/#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\/how-to-hire-employees-for-remote-work-in-poland\/#hiring-a-polish-citizen-for-remote-work\" >Hiring a&nbsp;Polish Citizen for Remote Work<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-hire-employees-for-remote-work-in-poland\/#1-agreeing-on-conditions\" >1. Agreeing on Conditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-hire-employees-for-remote-work-in-poland\/#2-annex-to-the-contract-or-amendment\" >2. Annex to the Contract or Amendment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-hire-employees-for-remote-work-in-poland\/#required-documents\" >Required Documents:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-hire-employees-for-remote-work-in-poland\/#hiring-a-foreigner-for-remote-work\" >Hiring a&nbsp;Foreigner for Remote Work<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-hire-employees-for-remote-work-in-poland\/#1-work-permit-zezwolenie-na-prace\" >1. Work Permit (Zezwolenie na prac\u0119)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-hire-employees-for-remote-work-in-poland\/#2-legal-stay\" >2. Legal Stay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-hire-employees-for-remote-work-in-poland\/#3-additional-documents-for-legalization\" >3. Additional Documents for Legalization:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-hire-employees-for-remote-work-in-poland\/#conclusions-and-recommendations\" >Conclusions and Recommendations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><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=\"#en-citizen\">Hiring a&nbsp;Polish Citizen for Remote Work<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#en-foreigner\">Hiring a&nbsp;Foreigner for Remote Work<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#en-summary\">Conclusions and Recommendations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<p>Remote work (<strong>praca zdalna<\/strong>) is becoming increasingly common in Poland. However, hiring an employee for remote work requires compliance with specific legal procedures that differ from standard on-site employment. Let&#8217;s review the main steps for hiring both Polish citizens and foreigners for remote work in a&nbsp;Polish company.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"en-citizen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hiring-a-polish-citizen-for-remote-work\"><\/span>Hiring a&nbsp;Polish Citizen for Remote Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The process of hiring for remote work mainly involves amending an existing employment contract (<strong>umowa o&nbsp;prac\u0119<\/strong>) or concluding an additional agreement (<strong>aneks do umowy o&nbsp;prac\u0119<\/strong>). The main stages are:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-agreeing-on-conditions\"><\/span>1. Agreeing on Conditions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The employee and employer must agree on the following aspects of remote work:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Place of Work:<\/strong> The location where the employee will perform their duties must be clearly defined (e.g., a&nbsp;specific address).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Equipment and Communication Tools:<\/strong> Who provides the necessary equipment (computer, internet) and who is responsible for its maintenance?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Working Hours:<\/strong> Define the work schedule and the method of monitoring compliance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost Compensation:<\/strong> The employer may compensate the employee for costs related to remote work (e.g., internet, electricity).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work Performance Monitoring:<\/strong> Establish methods and tools for monitoring the employee&#8217;s performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal Data Processing:<\/strong> This is especially important if the work involves processing sensitive customer data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-annex-to-the-contract-or-amendment\"><\/span>2. Annex to the Contract or Amendment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All agreed-upon points must be documented in writing as an <strong>annex to the employment contract<\/strong> (aneks) or by amending the contract itself. The document must be signed by both parties.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"required-documents\"><\/span>Required Documents:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The existing employment contract (umowa o&nbsp;prac\u0119).<\/li>\n<li>The annex (aneks do umowy o&nbsp;prac\u0119) or the amended employment contract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"en-foreigner\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hiring-a-foreigner-for-remote-work\"><\/span>Hiring a&nbsp;Foreigner for Remote Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hiring a&nbsp;foreigner for remote work in a&nbsp;Polish company requires additional steps related to visas and permits.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-work-permit-zezwolenie-na-prace\"><\/span>1. Work Permit (Zezwolenie na prac\u0119)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A foreign citizen (non-EU\/EEA) must have a&nbsp;<strong>Polish work permit<\/strong>, even if they will be working remotely from outside Poland for a&nbsp;Polish company. The employer must apply for this permit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-legal-stay\"><\/span>2. Legal Stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the foreigner will be physically working within Poland, they must have a&nbsp;document that legalizes their stay, such as a&nbsp;<strong>work visa<\/strong> or a&nbsp;residence permit (karta pobytu).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-additional-documents-for-legalization\"><\/span>3. Additional Documents for Legalization:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Passport or other identification document.<\/li>\n<li>Documents confirming education and qualifications.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of accommodation in Poland (for a&nbsp;residence permit).<\/li>\n<li>Health insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 3px solid #0056b3; padding-left: 15px; margin-left: 0; font-style: italic;\">\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT!<\/strong> The procedure for obtaining a&nbsp;work permit for a&nbsp;foreigner can be time-consuming. Therefore, the employer should start this process well in advance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"en-summary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusions-and-recommendations\"><\/span>Conclusions and Recommendations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hiring an employee, whether a&nbsp;Polish citizen or a&nbsp;foreigner, for remote work requires strict adherence to legal regulations. It is necessary to carefully agree on all working conditions, document them in writing, and ensure all required procedures are followed. If in doubt, we always recommend seeking assistance from qualified professionals.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact our managers for a&nbsp;prompt consultation: <strong>office@progressholding.pl<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents: Hiring a&nbsp;Polish Citizen for Remote Work Hiring a&nbsp;Foreigner for Remote Work Conclusions and Recommendations Remote work (praca zdalna) is becoming increasingly common in Poland. However, hiring an employee for remote work requires compliance with specific legal procedures that differ from standard on-site employment. 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