For anyone thinking about starting a business in Poland, the first steps can seem more complicated than the business idea itself. What needs to be registered? Which taxes apply? Can you test an idea before opening a company? And what paperwork is required if you are a foreign national?
A free online workshop organised by Poznań Biznes Partner on Thursday, 29 October 2026, will take participants through these questions, with a particular focus on the Polish sole proprietorship, known as a jednoosobowa działalność gospodarcza (JDG).
The three-hour session is aimed at people considering self-employment, those already testing a business idea, and foreigners looking to understand the requirements for operating legally in Poland.
A practical introduction to setting up a JDG
The workshop will explain how a sole proprietorship works in Poland, including its responsibilities, advantages and limitations.
One of the central parts of the session will be the CEIDG registration process. Participants will be shown how to approach the CEIDG-1 application and what is involved in formally registering a business.
The programme will also introduce other legal forms of business activity in Poland, allowing participants to understand how a sole proprietorship fits into the wider business landscape.
For people at the very beginning of their plans, this could provide a useful opportunity to understand the administrative side of running a business before committing to a particular structure.
You may not need to register a business straight away
The workshop will also cover non-registered business activity, an option that can allow individuals to sell products or provide services legally without registering a business, provided the relevant conditions are met.
This can be particularly relevant for someone who has a business idea but wants to test it on a small scale first.
The session will explain the legal requirements, applicable income limits and practical considerations surrounding this form of activity.
Information for foreigners starting a business in Poland
Foreign residents considering entrepreneurship in Poznań will have a dedicated part of the programme covering the rules that apply to non-EU citizens.
The workshop will also discuss starting business activity for Ukrainian citizens in Poland.
Participants will learn about the types of documents foreigners may need to legally undertake business activity in Poland, although individual requirements can depend on a person's circumstances.
For Poznań's international community, having this information presented in one online session could make it easier to understand which questions need to be addressed before starting the registration process.
Taxes, funding and sources of support
Registration is only one part of running a business. The workshop will also provide an introduction to business taxation in Poland, including the available taxation methods and tax rates.
Another part of the programme will focus on funding opportunities and where entrepreneurs can look for financial support.
The organisers will also introduce the services available through Poznań Biznes Partner, allowing participants to learn more about the local support available to people starting or developing a business in the city.
For anyone in Poznań who is considering self-employment, experimenting with a small business idea or trying to understand the rules around starting a business in Poland, the workshop offers a chance to get familiar with the essentials before taking the next step.
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Source: Poznań Biznes Partner
