Companies
Articles on Companies from the Profais knowledge base.
How to close a business without the pain: winding up a sole trader business and a limited company
A complete guide to closing a business: deregistration from CEIDG, the liquidation procedure for a limited company (sp. z o.o.), the closing stocktake, VAT and ZUS settlement, e-Delivery and archiving.
Succession of a one-person business: succession management, will, gift
What happens to the business after the death of the owner of a sole trader business. Appointing succession management, planning by will, gifting the enterprise during your lifetime. Practical solutions for 2026.
A family foundation in 2026 – who it makes sense for, how it is taxed and what it costs
When a family foundation pays off, how it is taxed (15% CIT on benefits paid to beneficiaries), what it costs to set up and run, and what the alternatives are. A practical guide.
Converting a sole trader business into a limited company (sp. z o.o.): when it is worth it and how to do it
Converting a sole proprietor into a capital company under Article 584 of the Commercial Companies Code (KSH). Tax consequences, continuity of contracts, licences, and the alternative of a contribution in kind.
The AI Act in your business: what to do if you use AI in HR or customer service
The EU regulation on artificial intelligence (EU 2024/1689) divides AI systems into 4 risk categories. Prohibited practices apply from February 2025; high-risk systems from August 2026 (according to the regulation).
Payment gridlock: how to recover money from a business partner in 2026
Unpaid invoices are an everyday reality for Polish companies. We go through the recovery procedure: from a soft reminder, through statutory interest and the KRD, to court and bailiff enforcement.
Accounting firm vs online accounting – which to choose
We compare the costs, liability, scope of service and risks of both models. When an online program is enough, and when it is worth paying for an accounting firm.
NIS2 and cybersecurity: who has obligations and what they are
The NIS2 Directive has applied to the Member States since 18 October 2024. Poland implemented it by an Act of 23 January 2026 (Journal of Laws 2026, item 252), in force from 3 April 2026. Who is covered, the technical and organisational requirements, penalties, the security policy.
Setting up a limited company (sp. z o.o.) through S24: step by step in 2026
The S24 system lets you register a limited company (sp. z o.o.) online in 24 hours. The model agreement, capital, filing with the KRS, PFR/CRBR, the tax office and ZUS, all without a notary.
CSRD and ESG reporting – does your company have to comply?
The CSRD directive introduces size thresholds above which a company must report on ESG. Cascading of obligations to suppliers, the implementation timetable and practical first steps.
How to write an EU grant application: 10 mistakes that disqualify
From the experience of Profais and the evaluators of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP): the most common traps in FENG, FENR and other programme applications. From the DNSH principle to indicators and gaps in the financing structure.