What’s the difference between accounting services and bookkeeping services  in Poland?

The terms “accounting services” and “bookkeeping services” in Poland encompass the same range of services. Hence, in practice, an accounting office and a bookkeeping office are entities that, while differing in name, provide exactly the same services. This includes not only accounting services but also payroll and HR services.

What are the rates for the costs of using private vehicles for business purposes covered by the employer in Poland in 2024?

In Poland, the costs of using private vehicles for business purposes are covered by the employer based on rates per kilometer driven. In 2024, these rates cannot exceed:

1. For a passenger car:
   a) with an engine displacement of up to 900 cm³ – 0.89 PLN,
   b) with an engine displacement above 900 cm³ – 1.15 PLN,
2. For a motorcycle – 0.69 PLN,
3. For a moped – 0.42 PLN.

Can an accountant employed by a Polish company also be a member of the company’s supervisory board?

The chief accountant and other individuals employed by a Polish company who are responsible for managing its accounting cannot be members of the company’s supervisory board.

Can a bookkeeper who runs an accounting office providing accounting services to a Polish company be a member of the supervisory board of that company?

A bookkeeper who runs an accounting office providing accounting services to a Polish company cannot be a member of the supervisory board of that company.

When should accounting documents be submitted to a Polish accounting office in accordance with regulations?

The deadline for submitting accounting documents to a Polish accounting office is usually specified in the contract with the accounting office, as there are no legal regulations in Poland that define such a deadline. Generally, it is the beginning of the month following the month that is subject to accounting, typically by the 5th, 10th, or at the latest, the 15th day of the month in which settlements for the previous month are made.

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Bookkeeping office in Warsaw

PHONE: +48 22 292 47 21
EMAIL: biuro.warszawa@prwt.pl

Bookkeeping office in Krakow

PHONE: +48 12 345 21 06
EMAIL: biuro.krakow@prwt.pl