Starting a business

The first decisions when starting a business in Poland. The articles work out what a sole proprietorship costs in 2026: registration in CEIDG, the Polish business register, is free, and the cost comes from ZUS social contributions (none for the first six months under the start-up relief, ulga na start, then 24 months of reduced contributions and, later, Mały ZUS Plus), the health contribution, which no relief reduces, VAT (exemption up to PLN 240,000 of annual sales) and the cash register. They also show how to map a business model on one page and explain when you can sell online without registering a business — unregistered activity (działalność nierejestrowana) is allowed up to PLN 10,813.50 of revenue a quarter in 2026. There is also a list of the technology worth buying at the start and the formalities of opening an online store. For people about to register a business. Start with what it costs to start a business in Poland.