Polish Local Minimum Income Tax
Minimum Corporate Income Tax
Starting January 1, 2024, the provisions for the minimum corporate income tax will be reinstated.
The 10% minimum tax will be applicable to companies with Polish tax residency and domestic tax capital groups under specific conditions within the tax year:
- Incurring a loss from a source of income other than capital gains, or
- Achieving less than 2% of profit concerning non-capital gains income from a source other than capital gains to the respective profit.
Special rules are outlined in tax regulations for determining the loss concerning minimum tax, implying that an accounting loss doesn’t automatically result in minimum taxation.
It’s crucial to note that tax simulations conducted a few years back might not align with the rules changed from January 1, 2023. With this amendment, the calculation methods for loss and profitability levels have been revised, and the range of entities exempted from minimum taxation has expanded.
For taxpayers operating with a tax year different from the calendar year, the minimum tax provisions will come into effect from the tax year starting after December 31, 2023.
Tax Base
The tax base, in essence, amounts to 1.5% of income from operational activities, considering exclusions and deductions, with a critical emphasis on accurately identifying related parties and their transactions.
Which Entities are Affected?
The minimum tax may impact companies in sectors facing low profitability or temporary losses, such as:
- HORECA
- Transport
- Real estate
- Manufacturing
- Processing
- Wholesale and retail trade
Whether a loss or profit below 2% adheres to the arm’s length principle is inconsequential.
Tax Lawyer in Warsaw
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