Requirements

If you run a sole proprietorship, the evidence to be presented in the proceedings includes:

• a current document confirming the possession of health insurance;

• documents confirming the possession of a source of stable and regular income sufficient to cover the costs of maintaining oneself and dependent family members (for a single person – in the amount higher than PLN 776 net per month, for a person in the family – in the amount higher than PLN 600 net per month);

If the income obtained from running a business is insufficient, it is necessary to present additional documents confirming the possession of adequate income;

• a document confirming the possession of a guaranteed place of residence in Poland;

• if the activity in the year preceding the submission of the application achieved income in the required amount, submit:

• PIT – 36 or PIT-28 for the tax year preceding the submission of the application together with the confirmation of sending to the tax office or a certificate from the tax office about the income achieved,

• ZUS certificate on the lack of arrears in paying contributions and from the tax office on not being in arrears in taxes of your company;

• if the activity in the year preceding the submission of the application did not earn the required amount, submit:

• documents confirming that your company employed at least 2 Polish citizens or foreigners authorized to perform work on the territory of the Republic of Poland for an indefinite period and full-time work, for at least 1 year before submitting the application, e.g., employment contract and confirmation of ZUS contributions paid for the entire period of employment of each employee;

• if the activity in the year preceding the application did not earn the required amount or did not meet the employment criterion, submit documents proving that you have the means or carry out activities that will meet these conditions in the future, in particular those contributing to the growth of investment, technology transfer, the introduction of beneficial innovations or the creation of jobs, such as:

• business plan,

• documents confirming the investments made in supplies and equipment used in the production or services provided (VAT invoices, bills),

• the last PIT-36 or PIT-28 with confirmation of sending to the tax office,

• current expense and revenue book,

• a statement from the company's bank account confirming the possession of funds for the current operations of the company,

• concluded contracts,

• commercial premises lease agreements,

• employment contracts/mandates with employees,

• information about the stock level,

• ZUS certificate on the lack of arrears in paying contributions and from the tax office on not being in arrears in taxes of your company,

• other financial documents confirming the financial condition of your company,

• documents confirming the innovativeness and technological advancement of the business solutions and that it is expected on the market;

• in the case of the will to be represented in the proceedings by a proxy – a power of attorney together with confirmation of payment of stamp duty.