{"id":53600,"date":"2026-04-15T09:28:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T06:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euconlaw.com\/?p=53600"},"modified":"2026-04-15T09:30:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T06:30:33","slug":"summary-of-the-webinar-withholding-tax-wht-in-poland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euconlaw.com\/en\/summary-of-the-webinar-withholding-tax-wht-in-poland\/","title":{"rendered":"Summary of the Webinar \u201cWithholding Tax (WHT) in Poland\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 14 April 2026<\/strong>, In<\/strong>h<\/strong>a Livandovska<\/strong><\/a>, Tax Advisor and Junior Partner at EUCONLAW Group (Poland office), delivered a practical webinar for Ukrainian businesses operating in the Polish market on the topic \u201cWithholding Tax (WHT) in Poland: Current Practice, Risks, and Solutions for International Business<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the session, the speaker shared up-to-date practical insights and real-life case studies faced by businesses in Poland.<\/p>\n

In her presentation, Ms. Livandovska emphasized that withholding tax represents a systemic risk that is often underestimated by businesses. She noted that, despite its apparent simplicity, this area is characterized by a significant number of errors, reclassifications, and tax adjustments.<\/p>\n

\u201cTax consequences are formed even before the payment is made \u2014 at the stage of structuring relationships, concluding contracts, and correctly classifying income,\u201d the speaker stressed.<\/p>\n

She also devoted particular attention to the application of treaty benefits, emphasizing that such benefits are not applied automatically and require the fulfilment of several conditions, including:
\n\u2022 obtaining a tax residency certificate of the counterparty;
\n\u2022 confirming the beneficial owner status of the income recipient;
\n\u2022 complying with due diligence procedures.<\/p>\n

The speaker underlined that full responsibility lies with the Polish company as the withholding agent, which is obliged to withhold tax, verify documentation, and substantiate the application of exemptions.<\/p>\n

She also highlighted the impact of the PLN 2 million threshold: once exceeded, the \u201cPay & Refund\u201d mechanism is applied, which effectively changes the taxation model and creates an additional financial burden for businesses.<\/p>\n

\u201cDigital and intangible services remain the most problematic area. In particular, SaaS, IT services, and consulting are often subject to reclassification as royalties, resulting in the application of withholding tax. As practice shows, most issues arise not from intentional violations, but from the lack of proper analysis at the initial stage,\u201d noted Inha Livandovska.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, the speaker outlined key approaches to managing tax risks in the area of withholding tax:
\n\u2022 a systematic approach to counterparty verification;
\n\u2022 proper documentation of transactions;
\n\u2022 implementation of due diligence procedures;
\n\u2022 involvement of tax and legal experts at the planning stage.<\/p>\n

Practice shows that timely analysis and proper structuring of relationships with non-residents help avoid significant financial losses and tax disputes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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