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Last updated: April 2026

Kraków: A Business Hub for Foreign Investment in Poland

Why international companies choose Kraków for BPO, SSC and IT operations

Kraków is one of the leading outsourcing destinations in Central and Eastern Europe, with a mature ecosystem for Business Process Outsourcing, Shared Service Centres and IT development. For foreign entities entering Poland, Kraków offers a combination of talent, infrastructure and operating costs that is difficult to match elsewhere in the region.

Kraków by the numbers: over 1,700,000 sq m of modern office space, graduates from six major universities, high proficiency in English, German, French and other European languages, direct flight connections to major European business destinations.

1. Talent pool and market maturity

  • Deep expertise in finance, law and technology from a consistent inflow of university graduates critical for SSC and IT centres.
  • Multilingual workforce supporting international service delivery models across multiple European languages.
  • Competitive cost-to-quality ratio compared to Western European capitals, with professional output at a high standard.

2. Infrastructure and business continuity

  • Modern office stock with over 1,700,000 sq m of high-class space tailored for international tenants.
  • Kraków Airport (KRK) with direct connections to major European business destinations.
  • Central European location facilitating coordination with European headquarters and regional markets.

3. Quality of life and talent retention

Kraków is a practical advantage in talent recruitment. The city combines historic European character with modern amenities and a well-established international community. Companies operating here report that quality of life is a material factor in attracting and retaining senior expat professionals.

4. Polish regulatory environment

Foreign entities operating in Poland are subject to Polish corporate tax, VAT and employment law from day one. Kraków's mature professional services market means that accounting, tax and legal support for international companies is readily available and well-developed. This reduces the operational risk of entering a new jurisdiction.

Poland offers a standard CIT rate of 19% and a reduced rate of 9% for smaller entities. VAT registration and compliance obligations apply from the moment business activity begins. Foreign-owned entities typically require local accounting support from the outset.

How we support companies expanding to Kraków

We provide accounting, tax and legal support for foreign-owned entities in Poland, coordinated from our Kraków office. Our clients include SSC units, IT companies, holding structures and foreign executives who manage their Polish entity remotely.

Corporate Accounting, Tax & Payroll

Monthly accounting, VAT and CIT compliance, payroll for local and expat staff.
Company Formation in Poland

Full setup of a Polish sp. z o.o.: registration, NIP, VAT, bank account and compliance.
VAT Registration for Foreign Companies

VAT registration and ongoing compliance for foreign entities operating in Poland.

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