Poland's new VAT joint and several liability rules will take effect from 1 October 2026, extending joint and several liability to intangible services. Purchasers will face stricter due-diligence requirements and may be held jointly and severally liable for invoices that are inaccurate or issued by non-existent entities.
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Bloomberg Tax · 4 days ago
Poland's Prime Minister announced that the Council of Ministers adopted a bill to amend the VAT Act, introducing automatic verification of VAT status, mandatory electronic filing of import declarations, and expanded documentation for zero-rate exports. The measures aim to streamline import and export procedures and align Poland with updated EU rules on consignments.
RP · 21 days ago
Poland: Invoices issued and received outside the Krajowy System e-Faktur (KSeF) still allow VAT deduction for VAT-registered taxpayers. The obligation to issue structured invoices via KSeF began on 1 February 2026, expanded to additional groups on 1 April 2026, and will apply to all VAT taxpayers from 1 January 2027.
Crowe Poland · about 1 month ago
Crowe Poland outlines a draft amendment to the Polish VAT Act that proposes a mix of simplifications and tightening measures. Key proposals include a new VAT warehouse system, extended VAT payer list verification, elimination of certain reporting obligations, and changes to the TAX FREE system and goods classification. The draft also introduces tighter controls such as extended buyer liability and revised cash register rules.
VatCalc · about 1 month ago
Poland has introduced a new VAT warehouse regime effective 2026, allowing non‑resident businesses to defer VAT on goods stored in authorised warehouses and maintain 0% VAT treatment while goods remain in the facility. The regime requires compliance with KSeF e‑invoicing, registration for Polish VAT, and strict documentation. KSeF e‑invoicing rollout completed for most businesses on 1 April 2026.
VatCalc · about 2 months ago
Poland has approved a comprehensive VAT reform package that introduces a new warehousing regime, expands 0% VAT for import‑related services, and completes the rollout of the KSeF e‑invoicing system for most businesses as of 1 April 2026. The package also includes five‑year VAT status checks, updates to energy and agriculture VAT rules, and a digital tax‑free shopping process for tourists. VAT‑registered businesses should review the changes ahead of their expected implementation later this year.
VatCalc · 2 months ago
Poland’s Ministry of Finance has drafted a regulation aligning foreign VAT refund procedures with the KSeF mandatory e‑invoicing platform. The draft requires foreign businesses to reference KSeF invoice identification numbers in refund claims, with transitional measures for claims before 1 January 2026. EU and non‑EU businesses must provide KSeF references or supporting invoice documentation depending on availability.
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Key Takeaways
From 1 October 2026, Poland's VAT amendment extends joint and several liability to intangible services, requiring purchasers to prove supplier verification and service performance.
From 1 October 2026, the split payment mechanism will not shield purchasers from joint and several liability if the invoice is inaccurate or issued by a non-existent entity.
From 1 October 2026, purchasers must provide documentation of supplier verification, including VAT status, VAT White List presence, and proof that the service was performed.
Primary source
Read the full article at FocusOnBusinessThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 28 July 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Poland. The original source is FocusOnBusiness.
