Poland Special Economic Zones in 2023

Healy Consultants optimizes our Clients trading business in Central Europe by incorporating their new business into one of Poland’s fourteen special economic zones (SEZ), where they benefit from generous tax holidays. Furthermore, the Poland Government distinguishes more than thirty Polish Industrial and Technology parks boasting multiple tax deductions for R&D expenses.

The Poland Special economic zones

• The Polish SEZs are designed to provide industrial, logistics, manufacturing and warehousing facilities to international Clients. SEZs are good options for setting up trading companies due to i) to their proximity to important transportation centers and ii) their one-stop shop industrial sites with modern infrastructure;
• In general, these SEZs allow certain incentives including i) up to 50% corporate income tax ii) property tax exemption; iii) space for business development iv) assistance with obtaining public funding of up to €9 million;
• To setup an SEZ company, our Clients must meet business requirements : i) invest at least €100,000 in their business ii) prepare a detailed business plan (including details of potential employment and business activities) and iii) potential suppliers and Clients;
• Most notable SEZs in Poland include:
  • Katowice SEZ – Used by companies which wish to benefit from i) corporate income tax relief; ii) beneficial location towards the South of Poland and iii) a cluster of automotive companies;
  • Pomeranian SEZ – Used by companies operating in industries like high tech electronics, automotive, construction parts and pharmaceuticals. Other companies operating in biotechnology, energy and ICT sector are also welcome;
  • Krakow Technology Park SEZ – Generally, used by companies operating in the IT, chemicals, Business Process Outsourcing and automotive sectors.

The Poland Industrial Technology Parks

• In addition, Poland also boasts more than 40 industrial technology parks to support development of research and development facilities;
• The mission of all ITPs is to promote the following activities: i) development of specific automotive business; ii) R&D innovations in industry; and iii) promote cooperation between business and academic institutions;
• Notable ITPs include:
  • Krakow Life Science Park – Generally used for pharmaceutical companies for developing new medical products and conducting clinical trials;
  • Bukowice Industrial Park – Generally used by companies for developing chemical products and exporting to other parts of Europe;
  • Technopark Pomerania – Generally used by companies in the Information and Communication Technology sectors.

Table of comparison between Poland special economic zones