Legal Guides for Expats in Poland

In-depth guides to Polish law written in plain English. From immigration permits to property purchases, employment rights to corporate setup — everything you need to know before engaging a lawyer.

Practice Area Guides

🏛 Corporate & M&A

Corporate Law in Poland: A Complete Guide for Foreign Investors and Expats (2026…

Company formation, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate governance in Poland.…

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✈ Immigration

Immigration Law in Poland: The Complete Expat Guide to Residency and Work Permit…

Residence permits, work permits, EU Blue Cards, citizenship applications and visa advice for foreigners in Poland.…

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🏠 Real Estate

Buying Property in Poland as a Foreigner: The Complete Legal Guide (2026)…

Buying, selling, leasing and developing property in Poland, with special rules for non-EU citizens.…

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💼 Employment

Polish Employment Law: What Expats and Foreign Employers Need to Know (2026)…

Employment contracts, dismissal, discrimination claims, executive compensation and workforce restructuring in Poland.…

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⚖ Criminal Defence

Criminal Law in Poland: What Expats Need to Know if You're Arrested or Investiga…

Defence representation for criminal investigations, charges and trials in Poland, including white-collar crime.…

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👨‍👩‍👧 Family Law

Family Law in Poland for Expats: Divorce, Child Custody and International Parent…

Divorce, child custody, international parental disputes, prenuptial agreements and inheritance matters in Poland.…

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📊 Tax Law

Tax Law in Poland for Expats: Income Tax, VAT, Residency and Finding an English-…

Polish tax advice for individuals and businesses: income tax, VAT, transfer pricing and tax dispute resolution.…

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💡 IP Law

Intellectual Property Law in Poland: Trademarks, Patents, Copyright and IP Enfor…

Trademark registration, copyright, patents, trade secrets and IP litigation in Poland and at the EUIPO.…

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🔨 Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution and Litigation in Poland: A Guide for International Businesse…

Commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation in Poland, including enforcement of foreign judgments.…

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🏦 Banking & Finance

Banking and Finance Law in Poland: Loans, Fintech, Capital Markets and Regulator…

Lending, project finance, capital markets, fintech regulation and financial services compliance in Poland.…

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City Guides

The Complete Expat Legal Guide to Poland

A single 5,000-word reference covering every aspect of the Polish legal system — from choosing a lawyer to understanding the court system, residency law, property and more.

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