POL GVT Cash Basis Accounting


On Aug. 13, POL GVT adopted draft law for entrepreneurs.


  • POL GVT Council of Ministers has adopted a draft act enabling the choice of cash settlement of revenues and costs of obtaining revenues, the so-called cash PIT.
  • Adopted Law
  • Cash PIT will be available to entrepreneurs conducting business activity independently.
  • If their revenue from this activity in the previous tax year did not exceed the amount corresponding to the equivalent of EUR 250,000.
  • Solution will also apply to entrepreneurs who start running a business activity.
  • Cash PIT will be a voluntary form of settlement, which the taxpayer will choose by submitting a declaration to the head of the tax office.
  • The new regulations mean entrepreneurs will pay personal income tax only after actually receiving payment for the goods delivered or the services provided.
  • And will deduct the costs of obtaining revenues after making payment for the goods received or the services provided.
  • After 2 years from date of invoice, entrepreneurs must recognize income from business activities, even if they do not receive payment from contractors for goods or services.
  • Effectiveness
  • Planned date of entry into force of the new regulations is Jan. 1, 2025.
  • Sep. 2024 Update on Law
  • On Sep. 27, 2024, POL GVT stated that the POL PRL adopted a law enabling the choice of cash settlement of revenues and tax-deductible costs, the so-called cash PIT.
  • Applies to entrepreneurs whose revenues did not exceed PLN1mn in the previous year.
  • The planned date of entry into force of the new regulations is Jan. 1, 2025.
  • Oct. 2024 Official Gazette
  • On Oct. 30, 2024, POL GVT issued act of Sep. 27 amending personal income tax act.
  • The Act shall enter into force on Jan. 1, 2025; art 1, points 3 and 9; art 2 point 2 letter a, art 4 and art 6, paragraphs 1 and 2, enter into force on Oct. 30, 2024.

Regulators POL GVT; POL PRL
Entity Types Auditor; Corp
Reference OG Poz 1593, 10/30/2024; Act, PR 9/27/2024; PR, 8/13/2024; Act 7/26/1991
Functions Accounting; Financial; Reporting; Risk; Tax; Treasury
Countries Poland
Category
State
Products Corporate
Regions EMEA
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 8/13/2024
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 222899
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 10/30/2024
Report Section EU

Last substantive update on 11/04/2024