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Poland — Business: Payroll

Polish payroll starts from a 2026 minimum wage of PLN 4,806, with employer ZUS contributions on gross pay up to an annual pension cap.

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceZUS and Gov.pl — minimum wage and contribution baseLast reviewed: 2026-10-23

Key facts

  • The minimum remuneration from 1 January 2026 is PLN 4,806 gross a month.
  • The contribution base is gross salary including all monetary allowances.
  • Annual pension and disability contributions stop at 30 times the forecast average monthly salary.
  • The employer collects the employee health contribution of 9% and pays sick pay for the first 33 days of incapacity each year.

Steps

  1. Step 1: Register the Company — Register the company with the National Court Register (KRS) and obtain a tax identification number (NIP). This process may involve various government agencies and stakeholders, but specific steps are unclear.
  2. Step 2: Obtain Required Permits and Licenses — Obtain necessary permits and licenses for the business, but the specific requirements and procedures are uncertain.
  3. Step 3: Comply with Payroll Regulations — Report payroll to the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) and the Labour Office (PUP), and adhere to Polish labor laws. However, the exact procedures and regulations are uncertain.

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