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R&D TAX RELIEF

Companies can deduct up to 200% from their tax base ( and 250 %

in the case of R&D centres ) of eligible costs, for expenses related

to e.g. wages and salaries, equipment or the purchase of materials

intended for scientific research.

INNOVATION BOX

There is a 5% preferential tax rate on income obtained from the sale

of intellectual property rights. This preferential rate applies through- PROGRAM SUPPORTING INVESTMENTS
OF SIGNIFICANT IMPORTANCE

out the entire period of patent protection and is also fully compliant TO THE POLISH ECONOMY

with the OECD’s nexus approach. A government cash grant program allows companies to recieve

support of up to 20% of eligible project costs, in the case of stra-

tegic or innovative manufacturing projects or highly advanced

service centers.

The Polish Government reacts dynamically to the needs and expec-

tations of entrepreneurs operating in Poland: An example of such

active business support is the so-called “Anti-crisis Shield” system,

that helps companies affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. This

Shield scheme has made PLN 100 billion ( about EUR 22 billion ) avail-

able to companies needing support.