We somehow already thought about that, but not whether to go to Poland live for a while. And here is one of our readers Mila decided to share my personal experience and tell you how to emigrate to Poland. Not to say that the scheme is simple, and taking into account the ruble is not too cheap, because more than half of the income will have give, but still relatively real. Especially since now in general there is little to go without time or money, those times are gone.
In Thailand, my husband and I lived for 2.5 years, which became the most happy in our life. Eternal summer, palm trees and the sea – it’s just paradise and a fairy tale in reality! But we decided that a permanent stay in study visa country without any prospects for the future fits So when the opportunity came to move to Poland, we took advantage of this opportunity.
The content of the article
- 1 Why is Poland attractive?
- 1.1 Member of the European Union and part of the Schengen zone
- 1.2 Cost of living
- 1.3 Easy to adapt
- 1.4 Geography, climate
- 2 How to emigrate to Poland
- 2.1 Basis for a residence permit
- 2.2 Availability of stable income
- 2.3 Medical insurance
- 2.4 Housing availability
- 2.5 Permanent residence and Polish citizenship
- 3 Now we calculate the costs of the company
- 3.1 Opening of the company and monthly expenses
- 3.2 Taxes
Contents
Why is Poland attractive?
Castle Square – Old Town
Krakow Suburb – the center of Warsaw
Warsaw Center
Ursynow – district of Warsaw
Zомbki – a suburb of Warsaw
Member of the European Union and part of the Schengen zone
With a national visa or residence permit, you can travel to EU countries without additional permits or visas. The main thing is to travel to the amount did not exceed 90 days in the half year. And you can travel plan quite budget thanks to European low cost.
Lack of customs duties simplifies doing business on the whole of the European Union.
the cost of living
Oleg already wrote a post on the topic of food prices in Poland. Can just confirm that the prices here are very pleasing. November 2014 price increase is not noticed. Milk, pastries, sausages, raw meat, vegetables and fruits – everything is very tasty, I like it. Only thing not I can find “my” sour cream. Some liquid comes across, and I love, so that the spoon stood.
Prices in Bedronk (chain stores)
For two people the costs are approximately 1600 PLN month. This includes products without special restrictions, bottle good wine, ordering pizza at home, going to a cafe or restaurant, buying something for the home (bed linen, for example) or from clothes (blouse or t-shirt), mobile communications, Internet.
In Warsaw, on the outskirts of the city, it’s quite possible to remove a small one piece for 1400 zł + counters (approximately 200 zł). And such apartment, where Oleg lived with Daria, not far from the center 2000-2500 zł.
Total for two per month out 3200 zł (a little more than 770 Euro). About the same we went out in Thailand and Ukraine.
Easy to adapt
Overcoming the language barrier in Poland is nowhere easier. First of all, Many Poles, especially the younger generation, speak English, what is sometimes surprising with good pronunciation. Second, learn Polish is easy, it is easier given to those who already know Ukrainian.
Many words are very similar, in the store there are no difficulties at all. arises
Poles are friendly, polite, they value their roots, family, traditions. There are, of course, exceptions, but so far we have not come across. Were in different state institutions, and everywhere we tried to help. When officials understood that our level of Polish leaves much to be desired, helped to fill out the documents and in explained in detail what to do in a given situation.
Geography, climate
In Poland, the choice of place to live is quite large. Want near Sea – welcome to Gdansk, if you want mountains – please small resort town of Zakopane, near the small river – Warsaw or Wroclaw, tourist place – Krakow, you want a quiet town closer to Germany – Zelena Gur. In general, for every taste and color. Although The climate in Poland is, of course, not tropical, but the worst winters here are not it happens. For example, this winter in Warsaw the temperature is mostly jumped from +5 to -5. Let’s see what the summer will be like.
As you can see, the winter is not very snowy.
How to emigrate to Poland
In Poland, a residence permit is issued for up to 3 years. To get it, the main thing is to prove that you have a reason for this, show that your income covers your expenses, you have honey. insurance and is, where to live.
Basis for a residence permit
If you do not have a Pole card, you are not married to a citizen of Poland and you are not going to enter Polish university then there are several reasons for immigration Poland and obtaining a residence permit.
Job
For starters, an employer must get for a foreigner work permit (zezwolenie) + labor market test. But citizens Russia, Ukraine and Belarus may be employed on the basis of registration statement of intent to entrust work to a foreigner (oświadczenie), which allows you to work 180 days a year. Through three months of work on the ocead can apply for a single procedure for obtaining a residence permit and a work permit. In this case test the labor market is no longer necessary.
Unfortunately, wages in Poland are not the most attractive in comparison with other EU countries. National average salary is about 4000 zlotys gross.
The spouse of the employee and their children can get a residence permit for the basis of “family reunion” after only two years of his stay in Poland. But this does not mean that you need to wait so much. Have family members of a working foreigner have the opportunity to get a residence permit based on “other circumstances” (more on this below).
Business
Business is a limited company. Responsibility (Spółka z o.o.). The firm itself does not give opportunity to emigrate and get a residence permit. It is issued on the basis of conducting households activities and performing one of the following conditions: the company’s profit for the year is not less than 12 times average monthly salary in the third quarter of the voivodship, in which registered firm, or employ two citizens of Poland, and they must work at the firm for at least a year, or prove that In the future, the company will definitely perform one of the first two conditions
Fulfillment of one of the conditions is evidence of utility. firms for the economy of Poland. In order not to depend on whims employer and not prove the usefulness of the company, you can open a company to relatives or friends (depending on whom you trust more) and get a job in this company. That is the basis for obtaining Residence permit will work.
Having a stable income
Revenue should be stable, but most importantly, it should not be less than the subsistence minimum (about 540 zł for idle and 450 zł for family members for each family member). If a foreigner applying for a residence permit, the spouse and children are dependent on then his income is divided into all family members.
Proof of a stable income may be for example, an employment contract where the amount of the salary is registered. The minimum wage in Poland is 1750 PLN gross. Can work and part-time, but to get a residence permit you have to prove that such a salary covers all expenses.
Additional income can be, for example, income from the native countries from business or renting an apartment. But then there will be nuances with double taxation. These issues are best dealt with by lawyers.
All revenues must cover food, shelter and medical insurance. Checks from grocery stores to provide, Of course, not necessary, but the lease or residence permit show have to. Sometimes they ask for copies of utility bills.
Medical insurance
The presence of medical insurance is required. Monthly, in addition to contributions pension fund, social insurance fund and others, employees from their salaries pay health insurance at NFZ (National Health Foundation).
If you wish, you can purchase medical insurance yourself.
Availability of housing
The lease or residence permit is proof of housing. And be sure to save all utility bills. services. They can come in handy.
Permanent residence and Polish citizenship
After 5 years of continuous residence in Poland, a foreigner has the right to apply for permanent residence. During these 5 years you can be absent not more than 10 months, but not more than 6 months in a row. After 3 years Continuous residence for permanent residence can be obtained Polish citizenship.
Now calculate the costs of the company
Company opening and monthly expenses
Independent opening of the company will be about 650 zlotys. Through an intermediary – from 900 zlotys. Through an intermediary who does not will only register a company, but also consult on all issues will help with a visa and residence permit – from 1000 euros.
You can open a company via the Internet in 5-10 days or notary for the month. Company registration may be delayed due to negligence of officials or intermediary, but this rarely happens.
From founders only foreign or civil is required. passport. In the event that the opening takes place without the presence of founders, the mediator will need power of attorney. Their cost also should be attributed to the costs of the company.
The minimum share capital is 5,000 zlotys.
The monthly expenses for the company include: accountant services – about 600 zł, legal address approximately 50 zł, salary employee (take the minimum sn 1750 zł + taxes) 2100 zlotys.
Where the employee’s salary is (2100 zł):
- The salary on the hands of approximately 1300 zł
- Taxes paid by the employee – approximately 450 PLN
- The taxes that the employer pays are approximately 350 PLN.
Thanks to these taxes, the employee receives a full social package: honey insurance, contributions to the pension and so on.
Total one-time costs for opening and authorized capital: from 5650 zł. Total monthly expenses for a firm with two employees (husband + wife): from 4850 zł.
And all this is not counting taxes, which will be discussed below.
Taxes
Services and goods that will provide or produce the firm are subject to VAT. In Poland, its base rate 23%. Becoming a VAT payer is not necessary if the annual turnover of the company does not exceed 150,000 zlotys.
Profit of the company in Poland is taxed – 19%. Dividends so same taxed – 19%. Paid Founders dividends and who are residents of Poland must pay income tax – 18%.
Mila and Pavel A married couple, freelancers, now we live and work in Warsaw.
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