How to Register a Company in Poland as a Turkish Entrepreneur

Poland has become one of the most attractive EU entry points for Turkish entrepreneurs, thanks to its central location, growing consumer market, and a double taxation agreement between Turkey and Poland that prevents the same income from being taxed twice. If you are considering opening a company in Poland, here is what the process actually looks like.

Choosing the Right Structure

Most Turkish founders register a spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością (sp. z o.o.) — the Polish equivalent of an LLC. It limits personal liability to the company’s assets, requires a minimum share capital of 5,000 PLN, and is well understood by Polish banks, suppliers, and tax authorities. A branch office is an alternative if you want to keep the business fully attached to your Turkish parent company rather than creating a separate Polish legal entity.

Documents You Will Need

You will need notarized and apostilled company documents from Turkey (if a Turkish company is the founder), passport copies of shareholders and directors, and a registered address in Poland. A virtual office is acceptable for this purpose in most cases.

The Registration Process

Registration happens through the Krajowy Rejestr Sądowy (KRS), Poland’s National Court Register. Once the company is entered into the KRS, it receives a NIP (tax identification number) and REGON (statistical number) automatically. Turkish founders rarely need to travel to Poland — the process can usually be completed remotely through a power of attorney granted to a local advisor.

What Happens After Registration

Registration is the beginning, not the end. Within days of incorporation you will need a business bank account, potentially a VAT registration if you’ll be invoicing EU clients, and a bookkeeping system that complies with Polish accounting law. Many Turkish-owned companies also register for the Turkish-Polish Chamber of Commerce, which is a useful network for suppliers, staff referrals, and market intelligence.

How TaxNXT Helps

TaxNXT supports Turkish entrepreneurs in Türkçe and English through the entire process — from choosing the right structure to filing your first VAT return — so nothing gets lost in translation between two very different tax systems.