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ZUS contributions for the self-employed in Poland: ulga na start and small ZUS
ZUS contributions for the self-employed in Poland in 2026: six months free, the reduced base, small ZUS plus, the full rate and the health contribution.
5 min readFamily and workWorking in Poland: minimum wage, contracts, leave and unemployment benefit
Working in Poland as an EU citizen: the 2026 minimum wage, contract types, probation, notice, paid leave, working time and unemployment benefit in zloty.
6 min readFamily and workStarting a business in Poland: CEIDG registration, online-only from 1 November 2026
Start a business in Poland: free CEIDG registration, the PESEL rule and online-only filing from 1 November 2026, tax regimes, VAT and KSeF invoices.
7 min readFamily and workSchools in Poland for expat children: enrolment, Polish classes and the French lycee
Schools in Poland for expat children: compulsory age, enrolment in the local school, free Polish lessons, the 2026-2027 calendar and French school options.
6 min readFamily and workRetiring in Poland: S1, tax on your pension and the Polish pension age
Retiring in Poland with a foreign pension: the S1 form for healthcare, how tax treaties treat your pension, and Polish pension age and minimum in zloty.
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