TORINO, 9-10.10.2009 Living and Living and working working in Poland in Poland Katarzyna Kawka-Kopeć Katarzyna Kawka-Kopeć EURES Adviser EURES Adviser
Jan 13, 2016
TORINO, 9-10.10.2009
Living and Living and working working in Polandin Poland
Katarzyna Kawka-KopećKatarzyna Kawka-KopećEURES AdviserEURES Adviser
Entry into Poland
A European Union (EU) citizen may enter the territory of Poland on the basis of a valid travel document or another document confirming his/her identity and citizenship.
If an EU citizen remains in the territory of Poland for more than three months he/she is required to register his/her residence, and a family member who is not an EU citizen is required to obtain an EU citizen's family member's residency card.
More information:www.udsc.gov.pl - Office for Aliens
Residing in Poland for more than 3 months
An EU citizen may remain in Poland for a period longer than three months if:1 is an employee or self-employed,
2. is covered by general health insurance or is entitled to health care benefits on the basis of regulations on the coordination of social insurance systems, and has sufficient funds to support himself/herself and family members in Poland,
3. is a student or undergoes job training
4. is the spouse of a Polish citizen.
POLAND in Europe
Szczecin
Gdańsk
Toruń
Poznań
Zielona Góra
Wrocław Opole
Katowice
Kraków
Łódź
Kielce
Rzeszów
Lublin
Warszawa
Białystok
Olsztyn
ZACHODNIOPOMORSKIE
POMORSKIE
WARMIŃSKO-MAZURSKIE
PODLASKIE
LUBELSKIE
PODKARPACKIE
KUJAWSKO-POMORSKIE
MAZOWIECKIE
ŁÓDZKIE
WIELKOPOLSKIE
LUBUSKIE
DOLNOŚLĄSKIE
OPOLSKIE ŚLĄSKIE
MAŁOPOLSKIE
ŚWIĘTOKRZYSKIE
Baltic Sea
Germany
Slovakia
Ukraine
Lithuania
Bielarus
Russia
Administrative divisionAdministrative division
Czech Republic
General information
• Full country name: Republic of Poland;• Member of UE: 1 May 2004• Political system: paliamentary democracy –
two chamber parliament• Population: 38.1 million;• Capital city: Warszawa (Warsaw) –
population 1.7 million;• Official language: Polish;• Currency: 1 Zloty (PLN) = 100 Groszy,
1 EUR approx. 4,17 PLN (15.09.2009);• Time: GMT+1h;
General information
•Nationalities: 98.5% Polish, 0.6% Ukrainians, 0.5% Germans, 0.4% others;
•Religion: 90.7% Roman Catholics, 1.4% Russian Orthodox, 7.9% other
•The biggest cities: Warszawa, Łódź, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk, Szczecin, Bydgoszcz, Białystok (listed according to the number of inhabitants);
•Climate: Moderate. the average summer temp. are 16,5°C - 20°C the average winter temp. are -6°C - 0 °C
General information
• Public Holidays:• 1 January: New Year’s Day,• Easter Sunday and Monday (first Sunday after
the first spring full moon),• 1 May: Labour Day,• 3 May: Constitution Day,• Corpus Christi: (Thursday of the ninth week
after Easter),• 15 August: Assumption of Virgin Mary, Polish
Army Day,• 1 November: All Saints’ Day,• 11 November: National Independence Day,• 25,26 December: Christmas.
Main economic indicators
•The average gross monthly pay in January 2009
3361,90 PLN = 810 EUR
•The lowest gross monthly pay in 20091276 PLN = 275 EUR
Currency –Currency – thethe Polish zPolish zlloty oty (PLN)(PLN)
€€ 1 buys PLN 1 buys PLN 4.15 4.15 (16.09.2009)(16.09.2009)
Labour market situation
Unemployment rate in Unemployment rate in July 2009 July 2009
10,810,8 % %Employment rate in 2nd quarterEmployment rate in 2nd quarter
50,1%50,1%
Unemployment benefit
PLN 575 = € € 138138
Labour market situationas of the end of July 2009
GENERAL DISTRIBUTION – GENERAL DISTRIBUTION – REGISTERED UNEMPLOYEDREGISTERED UNEMPLOYED
52,7%52,7%- WOMEN- WOMEN43,6%43,6%- RURAL RESIDENTS- RURAL RESIDENTS22,3%22,3%- POSSESSING BENEFITS RIGHTS- POSSESSING BENEFITS RIGHTS22,0%-22,0%- UNEMPLOYED AGED 18-24 UNEMPLOYED AGED 18-24
LABOUR MARKET SITUATION as of the end of July 2009
28,1%28,1% - UNEMPLOYED NOT QUALIFIED - UNEMPLOYED NOT QUALIFIED20,4% - 20,4% - 50 YEARS AND MORE50 YEARS AND MORE41,8%41,8% - LONG – TERM UNEMPLOYED - LONG – TERM UNEMPLOYED ( OVER 12 MONTHS DURING LAST 2 YEARS)( OVER 12 MONTHS DURING LAST 2 YEARS)
LABOUR MARKET SITUATION as of the end of July 2009
UNEMPLOYED PERSONS BY AGE as of the end of JUNE 2009 IN THOUSANDS
359
488
305365
12022
0
200
400
600
18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-59 60-64
YEARS
LABOUR MARKET SITUATION as of the end of July 2009
UNEMPLOYED BY EDUCATION LEVEL as of the end of JUNE 2009
8,4%
22,7%
11,1%28,8%
29,0% teritary
vocational secondary
general secondary
basic vocational
primary and incomplete primary
Unemployment rate in EU/EEA
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE BY VOIVODSHIPS (REGIONS)JULY 2009 (POLAND 10,8%)
Dolnośląskie Lubelskie
Lubuskie
Łódzkie
Małopolskie
Mazowieckie
Opolskie
Podkarpackie
Podlaskie
Pomorskie
Śląskie
Świętokrzyskie
Warmińsko-Mazurskie
Wielkopolskie
Zachodnio pomorskie Kujawsko-
Pomorskie
11,7%
14,5%
11,7%
14,5%
10,6%
8,8%
8,3%
11,2%
14,4%
11,2%
10,1%
8,4%
14,1%
18%
7,9%
14,2%
Labour market situationShortages of labour force refers to the
following professions:
QQualified physical ualified physical workers:workers:
- e- electricianslectricians- - carpenterscarpenters- j- joinersoiners- b- bricklayersricklayers- p- plumberslumbers- - welders welders
PProject managersroject managers SSales representativesales representatives
SalesmenSalesmenEconomic assistantEconomic assistantTailorTailorWelderWelderCookCookLocksmithLocksmithUnskilled workersUnskilled workers
Labour market situationSurpluses of labour force refers to the
following professions:
Job search
• The Public Employment Services – Local and Regional Labour Officers (EURES adviser, assistant);
• www.eures.praca.gov.pl• www.eures.europa.eu
www.psz.praca.gov.plwww.epuls.praca.gov.pl
• Private agencies (check the legality!); www.kraz.praca.gov.pl
• Local newspaperswww.gazetapraca.pl
Job search
• Labour Offices– 16 Regional (Voivodship) Labour Offices– 338 Local Labour Offices– Vocational courses, on-the-job training, CVs,
Cover Letters, job-psychologist and advisers help
– Free registration– www.epuls.praca.gov.pl
Some portal websites are provided below:
www.praca.interia.plwww.praca.gazeta.plwww.pracuj.plwww.jobspot.pl www.pracadlaciebie.plwww.praca.wp.plwww.praca.onet.plwww.jobs.plwww.jobpilot.plwww.cvonline.plwww.jobcenter.com.pl
At work
• Full time = 40h/week or individual agreement
• Overtime = paid 150% or time off• Salary – paid monthly• Social Security – employer submits
employee• Taxes, contributions – deducted from
salary• Holidays – 20-26 working days• Working time
– 7:30 – 15:30 most public companies– 8:30 at latest… - private companies
Personal Income Tax in 2009
- An individual who for the first time takes up gainful employment in Poland must obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (NIP). To do so, he must fill out a NIP3 form and file it with the Tax Office.
- Poland has a progressive income tax system. We have two tax rates.
- Employees are obliged to pay monthly advances which are withheld from their salaries by the employers.
- The income tax is calculated on the basis of gross wages less compulsory social security contributions and deductible costs.
-Tax free amount: up to 3 091 PLN
Taxable base in PLN Tax
over up to
85 52818% minus the amount reducing tax
PLN 556,02
85 528PLN 14 839,02
+ 32% of the amount in excess PLN 85 528
Mazowieckie, Poland
• The capital of country – Warsaw
• Area: 35 579 km2
• Population: 5 164 600
• Unemployment rate:8,3% (end of July 2009)
Warsaw, Poland
• Warsaw is known as the "phoenix city", as it was completely destroyed during World War II, and rebuilt with the heroic effort of Polish citizens.
Warsaw, Poland
• Area: 517,22 km2
• Population: 1.706.966 (March 2008)• Unemployment rate: 2,5% (end of
August 2009)• Warsaw’s emblem
Warsaw – investement opportunities
• almost half a million firms
• The prevalent economic sectors are trade, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, IT, the motor industry and petrochemicals
• the largest Polish region in terms of the population, with a young and well qualified workforce
Warsaw – useful links
• http://e-warsaw.pl • http://www.warsawtour.pl • http://www.warsaw-life.com
Own business – 1st step
• Registration in the City Hall or Mayor Office (appropriate for the address of residence or intended business)– Application form must contain
• Company and owner name• Address of the owner and company• Type of activities – according to the Polish
Classification of Activities• Place of business• Expected date of starting activities
– Fee – 100 zł (~24 €€) – Waiting period – till 10 working days
Own business – step 2
• REGON (statistical number)– information system considering running business
– Apply in Regional Statistical Office– Within 14 days from receiving registration
certificate– Must bring ID and registration certificate– Is issued free of charge within two weeks– Must be included in company seals and
forms
Own business – step 3
• Tax Office registration– NIP (number of personal tax identification)
is a ten-digit code used to identify entities which pay taxes in Poland
– Application NIP-1– Copy of registration certificate– Copy of REGON decision– VAT – registration 170 PLN (41 €€) – your
choice – if incomes > 10.000 € it’s obligatory to apply
Own business – last steps
• Own / company seal• Bank account• Social Insurance Office (ZUS)• If catering – SANEPID (district
sanitary - epidemiological office)
• National Work Inspection – if hired employees
Own business – useful links
More information:www.paiz.gov.pl/ - Polish Agency for Information and Foreign Investmentwww.mg.gov.pl/ - Ministry of Economywww.twoja-firma.pl/
Costs of living
• Bread – 2 PLN ~ 0,43 €• Butter – 3,5 PLN ~ 0,75 €• Yogurt – 2 PLN ~ 0,43 €• 1,5 l water – 2 PLN ~ 0,43 €• 1 l orange juice – 3 PLN ~ 0,64 €• 1 kg ham – 25 PLN ~ 5,4 €• 1 beer – 3 - 10 PLN ~ 0,64 - 2,15 €• Cinema ticket – 24 PLN ~ 5,2 €• Housing costs depends on the location and it’s
around 1200 – 2500 PLN which is 290 – 600 € per month
Airports in Poland
Transportation
• Polish Railways PKP– www.pkp.pl/english/index.php
• Polish Coaches/Bus service– PKS - Only in Polish– Eurolines www.biletyautokarowe.com.pl
• Rent a car – www.avis.pl– www.budget.pl– www.europcar.pl– www.hertz.pl– www.sixt.pl
• Warsaw’s Public Transportation- www.ztm.waw.pl
Accommodation
• Hotels and accommodation– www.staypoland.com/aboutus.htm– www.travelpoland.com– www.tripadvisor.com– www.best4hostels.com– www.hotelspoland.com– www.warsawshotel.com
Emergency and informative
phone numbers
#112Police 997Ambulance 999Fire Brigade 998Train information 94 36Medical information 94 39
Important websites in Poland
• Information about Poland: www.poland.gov.pl • President of the Republic of Poland:
www.prezydent.pl• Polish legal service: www.prawo.lex.pl• Ministry of Labour and Social Policy:
www.mpips.gov.pl• Ministry of Justice: www.ms.gov.pl• Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.msz.gov.pl• Ministry of Health: www.mz.gov.pl• Poland company browser (company directory –
Panorama Firm): www.pf.pl
Polish EURES www.eures.praca.gov.pl
Thank you for your attention
Katarzyna Kawka-KopećEURES Adviser
Regional Labour Office in Warsaw
Phone +48 22 532 22 [email protected]