Publications from 2012:

"Legal aspects of Doing Business in Poland 2012" is the joint publishing project of a law company Gide Loyrette Nouel, prepared in cooperation with PAIiIZ and the Polish-British Chamber of Commerce (BPCC). It contains information for investors planning to start or expand business in Poland. "Legal Aspects of Doing Business in Poland 2012" is a compendium of information regarding such areas of commercial law in Poland, as setting up a company in Poland, banking and finance, taxation and stock market, real estate, public procurement, infrastructure, environmental protection, consumer protection, competition and distribution law, state aid, intellectual property, labor law, court litigation and arbitration.

1. Legal aspects of doing business in Poland 2012, Warszawa 2012 Publication contains information for investors planning to start or expand business in Poland size: 6061.16 KB number of downloads: 398 date of adding: 25-01-2012 [download]

Publications from 2011:

Special Economic Zones 2011
KPMG's latest report on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Poland. The report provides a summary of the functioning of SEZs in 2010 and 2011 and presents the opinions of investors in zones.

1. Raport KPMG - Specjalne Strefy Ekonomiczne. Edycja 2011, Warszawa 2011 KPMG report "Special Economic Zones 2011" presents functioning of SEZs in 2010 and 2011. Polish version. size: 3925.83 KB number of downloads: 75 date of adding: 01-02-2012 [download]

The Ernst & Young report: "Special Economic Zones after 2020" - analysis of the SEZ up to date activity and consequences of their future functioning. The Report, which was prepared by a team led by Paweł Tynel – Director of the Grants and Incentives Advisory Services at E&Y, presents the influence Polish SEZ have on economic condition of regions and puts forward solutions concerning the functioning of SEZs after 2020. (publication available only in Polish).

1. Specjalne Strefy Ekonomiczne po 2020 roku, Warszawa 2011 Special Economic Zones after 2020 - analysis of the SEZ up to date activity and consequences of their future functioning (Polish version) size: 6694.30 KB number of downloads: 4380 date of adding: 28-09-2011 [download]

Investing in Poland 2012
The publication was prepared by PAIiIZ, the publisher of the Warsaw Business Journal, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and bilateral chambers of commerce in Poland. The third edition the annual English-language publication offers perspectives on the investment climate and the economic potential of particular regions, the characteristics of places for potential investors - special economic zones, technological parks, and a forecast of regional development.

1. Investing in Poland 2012, Warszawa 2011 Investment climate and the economic potential of regions, the characteristics of Special Economic Zones and Technological Parks and a forecast of regional development size: 21908.50 KB number of downloads: 4479 date of adding: 20-09-2011 [download]

1. Poland's Position as Business Partner for China, Warszawa 2011 Publication was prepared in cooperation with PAIiIZ, Ministry of Economy of Poland and Chinese Embassy in Poland. KPMG conducted a study which conclusions helps every side of investment process (English and Mandarin version) size: 3135.67 KB number of downloads: 1749 date of adding: 13-09-2011 [download]

"Investor's Guide - Poland. How to do Business" is a collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland. The guide contains basic information on macroeconomic, business, law and finance issues. Readers will also find detailed presentations of the Polish investment incentives system, the Public-Private Partnership regulations and EU structural funds to be used in the country. This publication was developed in collaboration with JP Weber Advisory.

1. Investor's Guide - Poland. How to do Business. A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland (Chinese version) size: 5165.06 KB number of downloads: 4109 date of adding: 10-06-2011 [download]

"Legal aspects of Doing Business in Poland 2011" is the latest joint publishing project of a law company Gide Loyrette Nouel, prepared in cooperation with PAIiIZ and the Polish-British Chamber of Commerce (BPCC). It contains information for investors planning to start or expand business in Poland. "Legal Aspects of Doing Business in Poland 2011" is a compendium of information regarding such areas of commercial law in Poland, as setting up a company in Poland, banking and finance, taxation and stock market, real estate, public procurement, infrastructure, environmental protection, consumer protection, competition and distribution law, state aid, intellectual property, labor law, court litigation and arbitration.

1. Legal aspects of doing business in Poland 2011, Warszawa 2011 Publication contains information for investors planning to start or expand business in Poland size: 7479.23 KB number of downloads: 4246 date of adding: 23-05-2011 [download]

Quarterly Investors Reports 

These publications contain information about Poland’s investment climate, legal environment, real estate market, stock market, privatisation, special economic zones, tax system, attractive sectors, human resources as well as information on culture and tourism.

1. Business Autumn in Poland 2011 Publication was prepared in cooperation with: Ministry of Treasury of the Republic of Poland, Ministry of Economy, PAIiIZ, Łukowicz Świerzewski & Partners, Katowice Special Economic Zone, Polish-Portugese Chamber of Commerce, IBM, Colliers International, GfK Polonia, Central Europe Integrated Solutions, Muzeum Śląskie (Silesian Museum), Im Gallery, the city of Katowice and city of Żyrardów. size: 1792.97 KB number of downloads: 347 date of adding: 31-10-2011 [download]

2. Business Summer in Poland 2011 Publication was prepared in cooperation with: Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry of Economy, PAIiIZ, Łukowicz Świerzewski & Partners, Pomeranian Special Economic Zone, Polish-Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Trio Management, IBM, Colliers International, GfK Polonia and city of Toruń. size: 1048.94 KB number of downloads: 1038 date of adding: 30-08-2011 [download]

3. Business Spring in Poland 2011 Publication was prepared in cooperation with: Ministry of Treasury, Ministry of Economy, PAIiIZ, Łukowicz Świerzewski & Partners, The Pomorska Special Economic Zone, Trio Management, IBM, GfK Polonia and city of Kazimierz Dolny. size: 1653.74 KB number of downloads: 2204 date of adding: 24-06-2011 [download]

1. Business Winter in Poland 2011 Publication was prepared in cooperation with: Ministry of Treasury, Ministry of Economy, PAIiIZ, Łukowicz Świerzewski & Partners, The Pomorska Special Economic Zone, Trio Management, IBM, GfK Polonia and city of Poznań. size: 1503.99 KB number of downloads: 3381 date of adding: 31-03-2011 [download]

Publications from 2010:

PAIiIZ presents a report on “Barriers to the inflow of foreign direct investments to Poland”, which describes results of the survey of the “Investor Friendly Poland” project and PAIiIZ observations on barriers to foreign investors doing business in Poland along with propositions of changes of legislation in this regard.

1. Bariery w napływie inwestycji zagranicznych do Polski, Warszawa, Grudzień 2010 Barriers to the inflow of Foreign Direct Investments to Poland - Polish version size: 1715.57 KB number of downloads: 4163 date of adding: 01-03-2011 [download]

2. Barriers to the inflow of Foreign Direct Investments to Poland, Warszawa, December 2010 size: 1646.55 KB number of downloads: 2915 date of adding: 01-03-2011 [download]

The publication - "Public Procurement market in Poland. How to compete for Public contracts" prepared by the Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency together with the Investment Support company consists of information in the field of public procurement market in Poland. Its aim is to provide foreign investors with all the necessary information on how the public procurement works in Poland and present legal and practical aspects of taking part in tenders in Poland.

1. Public procurement market in Poland, Warszawa 2010 "Public Procurement market in Poland. How to compete for Public contracts?" - Information in the field of public procurement market in Poland size: 954.20 KB number of downloads: 3217 date of adding: 26-01-2011 [download]

"Investor's Guide - Poland. How to do Business" is a collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland. The guide contains basic information on macroeconomic, business, law and finance issues. Readers will also find detailed presentations of the Polish investment incentives system, the Public-Private Partnership regulations and EU structural funds to be used in the country. This publication was developed in collaboration with JP Weber Advisory.

1. Investor's Guide - Poland. How to do Business, Warszawa 2010 A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland (English version) size: 3214.17 KB number of downloads: 5119 date of adding: 12-01-2011 [download]

2. Ratgeber für Investoren - Polen. Hinweise zur Führung der Geschäftstätigkeit, Warszawa 2010 A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland (German version) size: 3649.23 KB number of downloads: 3176 date of adding: 12-01-2011 [download]

3. Guide des investisseurs. Faire des affaires en Pologne, Warszawa 2010 A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland (French version) size: 3240.22 KB number of downloads: 2813 date of adding: 26-01-2011 [download]

4. Справочник инвестора: Польша. Правила бизнеса, Warszawa 2010 A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland (Russian version) size: 3561.85 KB number of downloads: 2917 date of adding: 20-01-2011 [download]

5. Guía del Inversor - Polonia - ¿Cómo hacer negocios en Polonia?, Warszawa 2010 A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland (Spanish version) size: 3063.82 KB number of downloads: 2661 date of adding: 20-01-2011 [download]

The Publication “Investing in Poland 2011”  prepared by Warsaw Business Journal journalists in cooperation with the Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency, the American Chamber of Commerce in Poland, the British Polish Chamber of Commerce, the German-Polish Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Netherlands-Polish Chamber of Commerce and the Scandinavian-Polish Chamber of Commerce is targeted at businesses and individuals interested in or considering investing in Poland, as well as international, government and local government institutions with a stake in Poland's investment climate. Along with analysis and key data on resources and incentives, government contact information, major investors as well as employment, population and investment area data, “Investing in Poland 2010” also includes a macroeconomic overview, a special section on Poland's Special Economic Zones and an index of Industrial and Technology parks.

PricewaterhouseCoopers and Wierzbowski Eversheds law office are content partners in the publication.

Publication available on-line is free of charge. For printed, chargeable version please  contact: kwilinski@valkea.com.

1. Investing in Poland 2011, Warszawa 2010 Publication includes a macroeconomic overview and information about the Special Economic Zones and Industrial and Technology parks. size: 15336.74 KB number of downloads: 6469 date of adding: 13-09-2010 [download]

Trendbook Poland - publication prepared by WBJ journalists in cooperation with the Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency (PAIiIZ), as well as with bilateral chambers active in Poland: the American Chamber of Commerce in Poland, the British Polish Chamber of Commerce, the German-Polish Chamber of Industry and Commerce, The Netherlands-Polish Chamber of Commerce, The Scandinavian-Polish Chamber of Commerce and the French Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Poland. The Beiten Burkhardt law company is a partner of the publication.

Trendbook Poland  brings together comprehensive information on the trends and trendsetters shaping Poland’s business landscape. This publication presents 10 major trends that anyone doing business or looking to invest in Poland should know about. It's examines a diverse array of sectors - from e-commerce to nuclear energy, from infrastructure to luxury goods - and look at some major macroeconomic trends affecting the market, such as Poland's stability throughout economic and political crises and its program to privatize huge state-owned enterprises. To complement the information about these trends, TrendBook Poland also includes several sections showcasing trendsetters in the Polish economy, legal and expert analysis of the trends, and a special section on legal trends in the Polish market. Who are Poland's richest businesspeople and how are they changing Poland's business landscape? Which Polish cities are leading the drive toward modernization? Who is at the forefront of the development of sustainable solutions? Which companies are making a splash and which real estate firms are leading the market back to recovery? TrendBook Poland answers these questions.

More information:

Katarzyna Dragan 
Warsaw Business Journal Business Group
PR & Marketing Department
+48 22 639 85 69 ext. 213
kdragan@wbj.pl
www.valkea.com
www.wbj.pl

1. Trendbook Poland 2010 size: 6462.64 KB number of downloads: 4332 date of adding: 28-05-2010 [download]

Business Spring in Poland, Business Summer in Poland

The publication "Business Spring in Poland" and "Business Summer in Poland". These publications contain information about Poland’s investment climate, legal environment, real estate market, stock market, privatisation, special economic zones, tax system, attractive sectors, human resources as well as information on culture and tourism. The partners of this publication are: Ministry of Treasury, Ministry of Economy, PAIiIZ, Łukowicz Świerzewski & Partners, The Pomorska Special Economic Zone, Trio Management, IBM, GfK Polonia and city of Gdańsk.

1. Business Autumn in Poland 2010 The publication "Business Summer in Poland" contains information about Poland’s investment climate, legal environment, real estate market, stock market, privatisation, special economic zones, tax system, attractive sectors, human resources as well as information on culture and tourism. The partners of this publication are: Ministry of Treasury, Ministry of Economy, PAIiIZ, Łukowicz Świerzewski & Partners, Walbrzych Special Economic Zone „Invest Park”, IBM, National Museum in Warsaw, Chopin Press Office 2010. size: 1276.50 KB number of downloads: 903 date of adding: 18-01-2011 [download]

1. Business Spring in Poland 2010 The partners of this are: Ministry of Treasury, Ministry of Economy, PAIiIZ, Łukowicz Świerzewski & Partners, Ernst &Young, The Lodz Special Economic Zone, Trio Management, IBM and GfK Polonia. In this publication we would like to present the city of Cracow. size: 2128.53 KB number of downloads: 2154 date of adding: 17-05-2010 [download]

2. Business Summer in Poland 2010 The publication "Business Summer in Poland" contains information about Poland’s investment climate, legal environment, real estate market, stock market, privatisation, special economic zones, tax system, attractive sectors, human resources as well as information on culture and tourism. The partners of this publication are: Ministry of Treasury, Ministry of Economy, PAIiIZ, Łukowicz Świerzewski & Partners, The Pomorska Special Economic Zone, Trio Management, IBM, GfK Polonia and city of Gdańsk. size: 1350.51 KB number of downloads: 1057 date of adding: 14-10-2010 [download]

Legal aspects of Doing Business in Poland 2010

"Legal aspects of Doing Business in Poland 2010" is the latest publication of the international law firm Gide Loyrette Nouel, the Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency and the Polish- British Chamber of Commerce which contains information useful for investors who plan to start business activity in Poland. “Legal aspects of Doing Business in Poland 2010” covers a number of aspects relationg to the Polish economic law e.g. establishment of a company in Poland, banking and finance, taxes, stocks and shares, real estate, public procurement, infrastructure, environment protection, consumer protection, competition law, distribution, public support, copyrights, labour law and legal cases.

1. Legal aspects of doing business in Poland 2010, Warszawa 2010 Publication contains the law information useful for investors who plan to start business activity in Poland. size: 3343.92 KB number of downloads: 4905 date of adding: 13-04-2010 [download]

REPORT - "The PPP market in Poland in 2009"

According to a report prepared by Investment Support which provides a summary of the first year of the Public-Private Partnership Act and the Act on Concessions for Building Works and Services being in force, 41 advertisements on concessions and public-private partnership were published in 2009. The Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency took patronage of the report.

The purpose of the Report is to provide an overview of the way in which public entities made use of the new formulas to carry out public-private investment projects under the provisions of the Public-Private Partnership Act and the Act on Concessions. The report provides market statistics, an analysis of conditions of executing planned projects, a description of adopted procedures to select a private partner, as well as an analysis of business arrangements necessary to complete projects. The report was prepared on the basis of advertisements for concessions and procurement orders which appeared in 2009, and it contains current data as on 15 January 2010.

1. Public Private Partnership in Poland, Warszawa 2010 Presentation of public-private partnership market in Poland in 2009. Publication was prepared by Investment Support size: 934.34 KB number of downloads: 5070 date of adding: 12-02-2010 [download]

For more information please contact:
Joanna Gogolińska
Investment Support
PR and Investment Promotion Manager
Tel. 22 627 47 15, 0-603 130 056, email: gogolinska@inves.pl

Publications from 2009:

The Publication “Investing in Poland 2010”  prepared by Warsaw Business Journal journalists in cooperation with the Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency, the American Chamber of Commerce in Poland, the British Polish Chamber of Commerce, the German-Polish Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Netherlands-Polish Chamber of Commerce and the Scandinavian-Polish Chamber of Commerce is targeted at businesses and individuals interested in or considering investing in Poland, as well as international, government and local government institutions with a stake in Poland's investment climate. Along with analysis and key data on resources and incentives, government contact information, major investors as well as employment, population and investment area data, “Investing in Poland 2010” also includes a macroeconomic overview, a special section on Poland's Special Economic Zones and an index of Industrial and Technology parks.

Publication available on-line is free of charge. For printed, chargeable version please  contact: kwilinski@valkea.com.

1. Investing in Poland 2010, Warszawa 2009 Publication includes a macroeconomic overview and information about the Special Economic Zones and Industrial and Technology parks. size: 10361.12 KB number of downloads: 5511 date of adding: 13-11-2009 [download]

“Investor's Guide - Poland. How to do Business" is a collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland. The guide contains basic information on macroeconomic, business, law and finance issues. Readers will also find detailed presentations of the Polish investment incentives system, the Public-Private Partnership regulations and EU structural funds to be used in the country. This publication was developed in collaboration with JP Weber Advisory.

1. Investor's Guide - Poland. How to do Business, Warszawa 2009 A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland. size: 5019.74 KB number of downloads: 6784 date of adding: 30-10-2009 [download]

2. Ratgeber für Investoren - Polen, Warszawa 2009 A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland (German version) size: 4456.82 KB number of downloads: 3100 date of adding: 08-12-2009 [download]

3. Справочник инвестора: Польша, Правила бизнеса, Warszawa 2009 A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland (Russian version) size: 2775.89 KB number of downloads: 1709 date of adding: 08-12-2009 [download]

4. Guía del Inversor - Polonia - ¿Cómo hacer negocios en Polonia?, Warszawa 2009 A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland (Spanish version) size: 4412.89 KB number of downloads: 1731 date of adding: 11-01-2010 [download]

5. Guia do Investidor - Polónia - Como fazer negócios, Warszawa 2009 A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland (Portuguese version) size: 16050.33 KB number of downloads: 684 date of adding: 17-02-2010 [download]

6. Guide des investisseurs - Faire des affaires en Pologne, Warszawa 2009 A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland (French version) size: 4011.76 KB number of downloads: 1347 date of adding: 11-01-2010 [download]

7. 投資家ガイドブック– ポーランド, Warszawa 2009 A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland (Japanese version) size: 6249.00 KB number of downloads: 1658 date of adding: 08-12-2009 [download]

8. Investor's Guide - Poland. How to do Business, Warszawa 2009 A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland (Chinese version) size: 13590.12 KB number of downloads: 290 date of adding: 13-01-2011 [download]

9. 투자 안내서 – 폴란드, Warszawa 2009 A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland (Korean version) size: 4702.02 KB number of downloads: 1090 date of adding: 08-12-2009 [download]

10. دليل المستثمر - بولندا - كيفية التعامل تجارياً ؟, Warszawa 2009 A collection providing useful information for those who wish to do business in Poland (Arabic version) size: 4668.74 KB number of downloads: 1904 date of adding: 17-02-2010 [download]

PAIiIZ presents the series of publications "Quarterly for investors" which contain information about Poland’s investment climate, legal environment, real estate market, stock market, privatisation, special economic zones, tax system, attractive sectors, human resources as well as information on culture and tourism.

1. Business Winter in Poland The partners of this are: Ministry of Treasury, Łukowicz Świerzewski & Partners, Ernst &Young, The Legnica Special Economic Zone, Trio Management, Colliers International, Azimutus Associates, IBM and GfK Polonia. In this publication we would like to present the city of Wrocław. size: 2355.83 KB number of downloads: 1260 date of adding: 15-01-2010 [download]

2. Business Autumn in Poland The partners of this are: Ministry of Treasury, Łukowicz Świerzewski & Partners, Ernst &Young, the Kostrzyn-Słubice Special Economic Zone, Trio Management, Colliers International, Azimutus Associates and IBM. In this publication we would like to present the city of Poznań. size: 3115.08 KB number of downloads: 1314 date of adding: 23-11-2009 [download]

2. Business Summer in Poland 2010 The publication "Business Summer in Poland" contains information about Poland’s investment climate, legal environment, real estate market, stock market, privatisation, special economic zones, tax system, attractive sectors, human resources as well as information on culture and tourism. The partners of this publication are: Ministry of Treasury, Ministry of Economy, PAIiIZ, Łukowicz Świerzewski & Partners, The Pomorska Special Economic Zone, Trio Management, IBM, GfK Polonia and city of Gdańsk. size: 1350.51 KB number of downloads: 1057 date of adding: 14-10-2010 [download]

4. Business Summer in Poland The project was carried out in co-operation with the Ministry of Treasury, Łukowicz Świerzewski i Wspólnicy Kancelaria Radców Prawnych LP, Colliers International, Ernst & Young, Trio Management, Invest Park, Azimutus Associates and IBM. size: 2947.64 KB number of downloads: 1935 date of adding: 03-09-2009 [download]

Publication Public Private Partnership in Poland was prepared by the Investment Support. It presents public-private partnership market in Poland as well as practical aspects of cooperating with Polish public entities.

1. Public Private Partnership in Poland, Warszawa 2009 Presentation of public-private partnership market in Poland. Publication was prepared by Investment Support size: 574.25 KB number of downloads: 3188 date of adding: 08-05-2009 [download]

A Guideline for Korean Investors in Poland was prepared by JP Weber and Korea Eximbank. This guide is a result of an experience gained through consulting Korean companies.

1. The Things You Have To Know, Warszawa 2009 A Guideline For Korean Investors In Poland, prepared by JP Weber and Korea Eximbank; English and Korean version size: 3138.56 KB number of downloads: 2742 date of adding: 10-03-2009 [download]

Report on insurance market in Poland in 2008 prepared for Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency by Polish Chamber of Insurance.

1. Insurance market in Poland in 2008 Information on insurance market in Poland size: 177.32 KB number of downloads: 3891 date of adding: 29-07-2009 [download]

Publications from 2008:

Investor's Guide - Poland - How to do Business. Publication was prepared by Deloitte.

Available free of charge in electronic version only:

1. Investor's Guide - Poland - How to do Business, Warszawa 2008 Investor's guide prepared by Deloitte size: 2464.09 KB number of downloads: 8782 date of adding: 05-12-2008 [download]

2. Ratgeber für Unternehmer in Polen - Hinweise für Investoren, Warszawa 2008 Investor's guide prepared by Deloitte, German version size: 2491.41 KB number of downloads: 3200 date of adding: 05-12-2008 [download]

3. Cómo hacer negocios en Polonia? - Guía del Inversionista en Polonia, Warszawa 2008 Investor's guide prepared by Deloitte - Spanish version size: 2349.75 KB number of downloads: 3474 date of adding: 09-01-2009 [download]

4. Faire des Affaires - Le guide de l’investisseur en Pologne, Warszawa 2008 Investor's guide prepared by Deloitte - franch version size: 2384.89 KB number of downloads: 3090 date of adding: 09-01-2009 [download]

Investing in Poland 2008 contains key facts about Poland and terms and conditions of starting and conducting business activity in Poland. It also includes employement issues and information about purchasing of real estate, investment incentives and taxation in Poland. Publication was prepared in cooperation with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Available free of charge in English, Japanese, Chinese and German (in electronic version only):

1. ポーランドへの投資案内, April 2008 Guide for Japanese investors. size: 1746.93 KB number of downloads: 7676 date of adding: 31-03-2008 [download]

2. Guide for Chinese investors, April 2008 Guide for Chinese investors. size: 1958.31 KB number of downloads: 4188 date of adding: 25-04-2008 [download]

3. Polen - ein Wegweiser für Investoren, April 2008 Guide for German investors. size: 1460.04 KB number of downloads: 7775 date of adding: 25-04-2008 [download]

For more information concerning the publications listed above and their distribution,
please contact:
Monika Horodecka
E-mail: monika.horodecka@paiz.gov.pl