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Last call to register activities for companies or trusts and activities in the field of virtual currencies

According to the amended Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act, activities performed for companies and trusts and activities in the field of virtual currencies have become regulated activities within the meaning of the Entrepreneur Law of 6 March 2018.

LEGAL ALERT 2022 / 04 / 28

New whistleblower bill – 12 April 2022

A new whistleblower bill has just been published on the government website. The current version incorporates a number of comments and ideas submitted during the public consultations. First of all, the period of vacatio legis of the bill has been extended (from two weeks to two months). Moreover, an additional period of one month from the effective date of the act was provided to adapt to the new regulations.

LEGAL ALERT 2022 / 04 / 14

The Holding Law – Amendment to the Commercial Companies Code

On 4 April 2022, the President signed an act amending the Code of Commercial Companies and some other acts (“Amendment”). It implements some essential, if not revolutionary, changes to the Code of Commercial Companies. It introduces the law governing corporate groups (known as “the holding law”) to provide for relations between the parent company and […]

LEGAL ALERT 2022 / 04 / 14

Bill of amendment to the Act on National Court Register

On 22 March 2022, the Council of Ministers passed a bill of amendment to the Act on National Court Register prepared by the Ministry of Justice. The bill was introduced to the Sejm on 29 March 2022 and went for the first reading.

LEGAL ALERT 2022 / 04 / 13

Special Law – scope of aid for the citizens of Ukraine

On 12 March 2022, the President of Poland signed an act of law governing the aid to be provided to Ukrainian citizens in connection with the military conflict in the territory of this country.

LEGAL ALERT 2022 / 03 / 17

War in Ukraine – legal regulations concerning the stay of the Ukrainians in Poland

As a result of the outbreak of war in Ukraine and the massive inflow of Ukrainian people seeking refuge in Poland, immediately after providing the necessary humanitarian aid, there is an urgent need to establish legal regulations regarding the stay of the citizens of Ukraine in the Republic of Poland. In the case of many people who decide to stay longer in Poland, it will also be necessary to ensure that they have an opportunity to work legally.

ALERT PRAWNY 2022 / 03 / 02

The Energy Regulatory Authority requests explanations from entrepreneurs

Recently, a number of entrepreneurs have received requests from the Energy Regulatory Authority (“URE”) for explanations regarding their consumption of natural gas for purposes other than energy generation. The requests raise doubts, because of the unclear provisions of the Energy Efficiency Act and information about high penalties which may be imposed on entrepreneurs.

ALERT PRAWNY 2022 / 02 / 23

Amendment to regulations governing employment and residence of foreigners in Poland

On 4 January 2022, the President signed an act amending the Foreigners Act and some other acts (hereinafter: the Act). The Act is primarily intended to facilitate proceedings for granting temporary residence permits to foreigners in Poland, in particular combined temporary residence and work permits. Additionally, it is intended to improve certain legal solutions currently […]

LEGAL ALERT 2022 / 01 / 20

Checking COVID-19 vaccination status and testing employees – a new bill

On 14 December 2021, a private member’s bill on specific solutions which enable business activity during COVID-19 pandemics was posted on the website of the Polish Sejm.

LEGAL ALERT 2021 / 12 / 17

Vaccination and testing in the workplace.

Andersen´s European Employment Practice has prepared a new edition of the Employment Newsletter. In this publication we address the most recent updates on the requirements and obligations that employers have regarding the vaccine.

LEGAL ALERT 2021 / 11 / 30

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