Peak
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Employer of Record
Poland

Your complete solution for seamless Polish market entry

Hire across Poland without setting up a local entity. Peak's people-first approach lets you employ, pay and support talent while we handle PIT, ZUS contributions and full employment-law compliance.

19%
Corporate tax
Standard CIT; 9% reduced rate for small taxpayers.
23%
VAT
Standard rate on most goods and services.
≈19-22%
Employer ZUS
Social contributions on gross salary.
2-4 wks
Time to first hire
From decision to your first Polish hire with Peak.
Why Poland

Central Europe's fast-growing talent base

Poland pairs one of the EU's most dynamic economies with a large, skilled and cost-effective workforce - and you can hire here without a local entity.

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  • Dynamic economy

    One of the EU's most consistent growth stories.

  • Large talent pool

    A big, well-educated workforce, strong in IT and engineering.

  • Tech and services hub

    A leading destination for software, shared services and R&D.

  • Central location

    A strategic base connecting western and eastern Europe.

  • Codified labour code

    Clear statutory rules under the Polish Labour Code.

  • People-first guidance

    We help you weigh whether Poland fits your values, not just the opportunity.

The essentials

Poland at a glance

CapitalWarsaw
Income tax (PIT)12% / 32%
CurrencyZłoty (PLN)
Employer ZUS≈19-22%
Official languagePolish
Corporate tax19% (9% small)
Minimum wagePLN 4,806/mo (2026)
Time to first hire2-4 weeks
Entity vs EOR

Set up an entity, or hire through Peak?

For most teams entering Poland, an EOR is faster, cheaper and lower-risk than establishing a local entity.

Poland entity setupPeak EOR
Costsp. z o.o. from PLN 5,000 share capital, plus registration and ongoing complianceNo setup costs, transparent monthly pricing
Time to hireAround 1-5 days online (S24), plus tax and ZUS registrations2-4 weeks, full compliance included
Ideal for10+ employees, permanent commitment, local board needsTesting markets, 1-20 employees, flexibility needed
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Your upfront entity cost with Peak. Skip the PLN 5,000 share capital, company registration and the ongoing compliance overhead - with the freedom to scale up or down without complications.

Peak's honest advice

We'll tell you when setting up your own entity makes more sense. Our goal is your success, not our commission.

Staying compliant

Employment law and payroll, handled

Polish labour law is codified and evolving, with new pay-transparency rules and stronger contractor-reclassification powers in 2026. We keep every contract, contribution and filing correct.

Key protections we cover

  • Pay transparency: candidate pay-range rules in force from December 2025.
  • Notice periods: 2 weeks to 3 months by length of service.
  • Paid leave: 20 or 26 days, depending on seniority.
  • Minimum wage: PLN 4,806/month (a single rate for all of 2026).

Mistakes we prevent

  • Misclassifying contractors who should be employees.
  • Inadequate probation-period documentation.
  • Missing mandatory registrations and filings.
  • Incorrect holiday-pay and leave calculations.

Poland payroll & tax, at a glance

ComponentDetail
Income tax (PIT)12% up to PLN 120,000, 32% above; PLN 30,000 tax-free
Employer ZUS≈19-22% of gross salary (accident rate varies)
Employee ZUS + health≈13.7% social plus 9% health
Annual contribution cap (2026)PLN 282,600 for pension and disability
FilingZUS by the 15th, PIT advances by the 20th
Real Poland experts, on our team

Actual local employment specialists - not outsourced advice. TeamHub gives you compliant templates and instant payslips, with human help whenever you need it.

Expertise & values

Real local know-how, business for good

Deep knowledge of the Polish Labour Code and ZUS system, a real in-house team and a business-for-good ethos - we measure success beyond profit.

01

Deep local experience

Local specialists who know the market and the rules on the ground.

02

Real legal team

Employment lawyers in-house, not outsourced advice.

03

Compliant payroll

Certified specialists, ready for multi-currency operations.

04

Transparent pricing

No hidden fees, no billable hours, no surprises.

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Business for good

B1G1 partner, B Corp certified, Planet Mark certified.

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People-first by design

TeamHub keeps you informed; humans handle the hard bits.

Long-term partnership

Beyond compliance - a partner as you grow

Hiring your first person in Poland is just the start. We support the whole journey.

Employee relations

Disputes, performance issues and cultural integration, handled with care.

Continuous compliance

Stay ahead of law changes, regulatory updates and best practice.

Growth support

Scale your team, enter new markets and get strategic advice.

Crisis management

Redundancy, restructuring and legal complications, expertly navigated.

Ready to expand to Poland?

Poland offers a fast-growing economy and a strong, cost-effective talent pool, but 2026 brings new pay-transparency rules and tighter contractor scrutiny. Getting contracts, ZUS and PIT right from the start matters.

Next steps

  • Free consultation: discuss your Poland expansion goals.
  • Custom assessment: receive tailored strategy advice.
  • Rapid setup: start hiring within weeks.
  • Ongoing partnership: scale with confidence.

Why choose Peak

  • People-first approach with business-for-good values.
  • Real local experts, not outsourced call centres.
  • TeamHub platform: simple, intuitive, foolproof.
  • Truly transparent pricing that makes sense.