Newsletter No. 4 | 2024

Innovation tax credits: New opportunities for businesses

Innovation is one of the key elements in the competitiveness of modern companies. To encourage companies to invest in research, development and cutting-edge technology, legislators have introduced a number of tax breaks. These include tax incentives for research and development (R&D) activities, the prototype relief, the robotisation relief, the expansion relief and the innovative employees relief.

Whistleblowers in an organisation – responsibilities and sanctions

A month has passed since the 25 September entry into force of the Polish Act on the Protection of Persons Who Report Breaches of Law, popularly known as whistleblowers (the “Whistleblower Protection Act”). This is an opportune time to take stock of the obligations involved and the potential consequences for organisations that have not yet implemented proper whistleblower protection procedures.

Successfully implementing AI into your business – what to watch out for

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing global technology trends, forcing businesses to rethink how it can be used in their organisations. As many as 73% of companies believe that the introduction of advanced technologies such as AI will bring tangible benefits to their growth.

Management control in a limited liability company: Risk protection mechanisms and the liability of the management board

Conducting business in a limited liability company (sp. z o.o.) requires appropriate oversight of the actions of the members of the management board. Under the Commercial Companies Code, the management board members have broad powers to conduct business and represent the company.

e-Delivery: A digital communications revolution

The introduction of the electronic form of communications with authorities (“e-Delivery”) into the Polish communications system symbolises a landmark step towards digitalisation. This service, which is the digital equivalent of a registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, aims to streamline the exchange of correspondence with authorities and provide users with the convenience that traditional solutions often lack. Although it raises some concerns, its potential to improve the efficiency of communication cannot be overestimated.