Assessment
We discuss your business model and goal; JDG or Sp. z o.o., decided together.
UsSTART A COMPANY
Start a company in Poland — and settle with it if you wish.
Sp. z o.o. or sole proprietorship; formation, bank, tax, accounting and residence through the company — one Turkish-speaking coordination.
Company registered in PolandKRS 0001220924 · NIP 8522730055 · REGON 543853825Reply within one business dayTurkish, start to finish
Short answer
Turkish citizens can start a company in Poland; the most common form is the limited liability company (Sp. z o.o.). A sole proprietorship (JDG) is only open to certain residence statuses (permanent residence, family reunification, a student permit, marriage to a Polish citizen and similar); for someone newly arriving from Turkey the route is usually a Sp. z o.o. Formation documents and the KRS filing, NIP/REGON/VAT-R registrations, a registered address, the bank appointment and the post-formation CRBR, ZUS and e-KRS duties run through one Turkish-speaking coordination; regulated steps are done by licensed partners (lawyer, certified accountant). Residence through the company ("business activity") is a separate application decided by the authority; a new company cannot show the past-year conditions, so the application rests on resources and activities showing it will meet them in future. No fixed packages: your situation first, then a written proposal.
Who this is for
Coming from Turkey and settling with a company.
Moving your business in Turkey to Poland.
Already in Poland and incorporating.
Without capital or a business idea this path doesn't work.
What we do at this stop
Next to every line, who does it: us, a licensed partner, or we don't.
Formation documents and KRS filing
Formation documents and court (KRS) registration for a Sp. z o.o.; free CEIDG registration for a JDG.
Licensed partner · lawyerNIP, REGON, VAT-R, VAT-EU, EORI registrations
Tax number, statistical registration and VAT/EORI registrations for a trading company — together with formation.
Licensed partner · chartered accountantChoosing the structure: JDG or Sp. z o.o.?
The main question of the first call; we decide together with the table below.
UsLicensed partner · lawyerPreparation for a partner in Turkey
Apostille, sworn translation, PESEL, a qualified e-signature on a passport, an address for service in Poland — which steps can be done remotely and which can't.
UsLicensed partner · sworn translatorLicensed partner · notaryRegistered address
Registered address through a partner virtual office; mail tracking and Turkish relay by us.
Licensed partner · virtual officeUsCompany bank account
Appointment and document support; the bank decides.
UsPost-formation obligations: CRBR, ZUS, e-KRS
Calendar of the registrations and filings that carry penalties; coordination with an accountant partner.
UsLicensed partner · chartered accountantResidence through the company (business activity)
Residence application for those settling with a company. The law requires the company either to have earned, in the previous tax year, income of at least 12 times the voivodeship's average monthly gross wage, or to have employed at least 2 full-time staff on open-ended contracts for at least a year; for a new company the application rests on resources and activities (such as investment or hiring) showing it will meet these in future. The authority decides.
Licensed partner · immigration specialistMonthly accounting coordination
Books, filings and reporting with an accountant partner; tracking and a Turkish summary by us.
UsLicensed partner · chartered accountantTrademark registration
EUIPO or the Polish patent office; coordinated with a partner, one-off.
UsLicensed partner
Which structure?
| JDG (sole proprietorship) / Sp. z o.o. | JDG (sole proprietorship) | Sp. z o.o. |
|---|---|---|
| Formation cost | Low | Higher (notary and KRS fees) |
| Liability | Personal, unlimited | Limited to share capital |
| Suitability for foreigners | Only with certain residence statuses (permanent residence, family reunification, student, marriage to a Polish citizen and similar) | Can be formed regardless of residence status |
| Accounting load | Lighter | Full books, monthly accountant |
On the first call we decide together which one is right for you.
Process
Formation documents and KRS
Documents are prepared and the court registration is filed.
Licensed partner · lawyerNIP / REGON / VAT-R / VAT-EU / EORI
Tax and trade registrations are completed.
Licensed partner · chartered accountantBank
Appointment and documents by us; the bank decides.
UsHandover to accounting
Monthly books and filings are handed to the accountant partner.
Licensed partner · chartered accountantResidence application through the company
If you're settling, the residence application runs with an immigration partner. For a new company the application rests on plans and resources showing it will meet the conditions in future; the authority decides.
Licensed partner · immigration specialistTypical durationFormation typically ~4–6 weeks (can be shorter via S24); residence on a separate timeline.
A written update in Turkish at every step, in one place.
Preparation for a partner in Turkey
The steps where a partner or director staying in Turkey most often gets stuck.
- Apostille
- Sworn translation
- PESEL
- Qualified e-signature (on a passport, remotely)
- Address for service in Poland (for a director living in Turkey) — we take it on
Which steps happen remotely and which on site (notary, bank) is clarified on the first call.
The first 90 days after formation
Formation isn't the end; the registrations and filings that carry penalties start in this period.
- CRBR (beneficial owner register)
- ZUS (partner/director insurance)
- KSeF e-invoicing
- First filings
Registered address
Registered address through a partner virtual office; monthly. Mail tracking and Turkish relay at Senavia.
How fees are formed
The call is free. We listen to your situation, clarify which steps are needed and who does them, and within 5 business days send a written scope and quote together with the relevant partner. We have no ready-made package prices, because no two situations are alike.
Registered in Szczecin. Paperwork, correspondence with authorities and partner coordination run remotely across Poland; in-person accompaniment is currently in Szczecin.What we don't do
- We are not legal representatives.
- We don't find jobs.
- Visa and residence decisions are made by the authorities; we run the process.
- We don't give package prices; first a situation analysis, then a written quote with the partner.
Frequently asked
Can I do it without coming at all?
The formation itself, yes: the agreement is signed in S24 with a Polish qualified e-signature (issued on a passport, remotely) or before a notary through the partner lawyer's power of attorney. For a director living in Turkey we take on the address for service in Poland that the KRS requires. For the bank account one visit is needed in practice; the PESEL is obtained on the same visit.
Is the bank account guaranteed?
No. We handle the appointment and documents; approval depends on the bank's own review.
Are you the tax advisor?
No. Tax and accounting are coordinated with a chartered-accountant partner; final tax advice comes from them.
Can I get residence through the company?
Yes, but the conditions work differently for a new company. Residence for "business activity" requires the company either to have earned, in the previous tax year, income of at least 12 times the voivodeship's average monthly gross wage, or to have employed at least 2 full-time staff on open-ended contracts for at least a year. A newly formed company cannot show this history; the law then allows an application based on resources or activities (such as investment, technology or hiring) showing it will meet the conditions in future, and the assessment is at the authority's discretion. A board member who founded the company or holds shares applies for the same permit. For Turkish citizens the Act also applies the "standstill" clause of the EEC–Turkey Additional Protocol (Art. 142(5)): as a rule, conditions made stricter after 1 May 2004 do not apply; we assess its effect on your file with our partner lawyer. We run the application with an immigration partner.
How long does it take to set up a company in Poland?
The typical time is ~4–6 weeks; it can be shorter if the articles are signed in S24 with an e-signature. The exact time depends on the form (Sp. z o.o. or JDG), where the shareholders are, and the notary and bank appointments. In the first call we lay out a step-by-step timeline and put in writing who owns each step and what could hold you up.
What obligations come after formation?
The real work starts after formation: the CRBR (beneficial owner) filing within 14 days of the KRS registration, e-KRS and the e-delivery address, VAT registration and the handover to accounting. The company's ZUS payer record is created automatically from KRS data; the first employee must be reported within 7 days, and in a single-shareholder company the shareholder is insured in their own right. We turn these into a "first 90 days" checklist with dates and run it with the certified accountant partner; missed filings can carry penalties, so we track the deadlines.
Guides on this topic
- JDG or Sp. z o.o.? Which one a Turkish citizen can set up in PolandThe first question of a Turkish citizen who wants to start a business in Poland is the legal form: sole proprietorship (JDG) or limited liability company (Sp. z o.o.)? The answer depends on residence status before it depends on tax. Who may set up a JDG, who may only form a company, and how the two differ in liability, tax, ZUS and residence.
- Taxes in Poland: company, VAT and income tax (2026 guide)Taxes in Poland fall under three main headings: the company's corporate income tax (CIT), VAT on sales and the sole proprietor's personal income tax. 2026 rates, the conditions for the reduced 9% CIT, Estonian CIT, the Turkey–Poland treaty on profit distribution, the VAT exemption threshold, three tax forms for sole proprietors, the health contribution and the filing calendar; with official sources.
- Residence permit through a company: residence for business activity in Poland (conditions and the first-year reality)Setting up a company in Poland does not by itself grant residence. Residence through a company is a separate permit: personal conditions, the company's income or employment, and an application filed through MOS. This article explains Article 142 of the Act on Foreigners, why a newly formed company struggles in its first year, the documents requested, the fee and the special provision on Turkish citizens, based on official sources.
- Forming a Polish company with a partner in Turkey: the preparation list (signature, power of attorney, apostille, bank)A Sp. z o.o. can be formed in Poland while one or all shareholders are in Turkey; but what has to be done on the Turkish side depends entirely on the route. Remote formation with a qualified e-signature and no power of attorney, a notarial-deed power of attorney with apostille, an address for service in Poland, the real role of the PESEL and the most fragile step, the bank: a step-by-step preparation list.
- Accounting in Poland: what is mandatory for a company and a sole proprietorshipAccounting in Poland depends on the type of business: a Sp. z o.o. always keeps full books, while a sole proprietorship usually starts with a simpler record. This article explains who keeps which books, when and where the annual financial statement is filed, the JPK files, ZUS reporting once you hire, record retention periods and what determines the cost of accounting, based on official sources.
- A registered address and virtual office for your company in Poland: what it is for, what to checkEvery company in Poland needs a registered seat and address; for a company run from Turkey that address is often a virtual office. The legal role of the address, what to check in a virtual office agreement, the tax office's address check, the e-delivery inbox, the address for service for a director living in Turkey, and changing the address.
Tell us your business model — let's work out the right structure together.
A 30-minute call. Free, in Turkish.