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Tax Law Changes, Orlen Nears Acquisition
Poland's Senate passes tax law changes; Orlen moves closer to acquiring Polyolefins.
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Business conditions in Poland remain stable with significant tax law changes pending presidential approval and Orlen's acquisition of Polyolefins advancing.
In this briefing Senate of Poland · Ministry of Energy of Poland · Orlen · Grupa Azoty Polyolefins
Regulation
Senate passes tax changes, awaits presidential approval
Part of: Poland's tax reform advances through legislature →
Poland's Senate approved a bill on Friday that modifies personal income tax (PIT) thresholds and increases corporate income tax (CIT) for large firms. The bill raises the first PIT threshold to 130,000 PLN and introduces a new 24% rate for incomes between 130,000 and 150,000 PLN. It also increases the solidarity levy and CIT for large companies. The bill now awaits the president's signature, according to Bankier.pl.
Impact Taxpayers and large corporations must prepare for higher tax rates once the president signs the bill.
Watch The bill awaits the president's signature.
Sources: Bankier.pl ↗, Money.pl ↗
Government plans to freeze gas prices for 2027
Poland's Ministry of Energy plans to introduce a regulation to cap gas prices for households in 2027, according to Money.pl. The proposal includes compensations for gas trading companies and a mechanism to limit extraordinary profits. This move aims to shield consumers from potential price hikes.
Impact Households and gas trading companies will be directly affected by the planned price caps and compensations.
Sources: Money.pl ↗, Bankier.pl ↗
Companies
Court ruling advances Orlen's acquisition of Polyolefins
A Polish court approved a partial arrangement with creditors of Grupa Azoty Polyolefins, facilitating Orlen's acquisition of the Polimery Police project, according to Bankier.pl. The decision, however, is not yet final and the completion of the acquisition depends on meeting agreed conditions. Orlen's move to acquire Polyolefins is part of its strategy to expand its chemical business.
Impact Orlen's acquisition of Polyolefins will impact manufacturing and chemical sectors, affecting competitors and suppliers.
Sources: Bankier.pl ↗, Money.pl ↗
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