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Poland credit rating maintained at A- by Fitch with negative outlook
Fitch Ratings has maintained Poland's credit rating at A- for both long-term and short-term obligations in foreign and domestic currencies. However, the agency has maintained a negative outlook for the country.
The negative outlook is attributed to a lack of a credible fiscal consolidation plan, domestic political challenges, and the risk of pre-election fiscal easing. Fitch noted that tensions between the government and the president, including a high number of presidential vetoes, limit the ability to implement effective economic policies and reforms. Additionally, the agency forecasts that the public sector deficit may reach 6.7% of GDP in 2027, a revision upward from previous estimates.
In response to fiscal pressures, the Polish government has proposed a tax reform package. Key measures include raising the first personal income tax (PIT) threshold from 120,000 to 130,000 PLN, introducing a new 24% tax rate for incomes between 130,000 and 150,000 PLN, and increasing the corporate income tax (CIT) rate from 19% to 22% for entities with annual revenues exceeding 50 million euros. The government also plans to increase the solidarity levy for those earning over 1 million PLN annually to 5%. Finance Minister Andrzej Domański described the rating maintenance as “very good news,” while acknowledging the challenging economic environment.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The government plans to increase the CIT rate from 19 to 22 percent for companies with annual revenues exceeding 50 million euros. nkeu.foreignaffairs.co.nz
- [● 4 SOURCES] Fitch maintained Poland's credit rating at A- for both long-term and short-term foreign and domestic currency obligations. next.gazeta.pl · nkeu.foreignaffairs.co.nz · wiadomosci.onet.pl · dorzeczy.pl
- [● 7 SOURCES] The negative outlook is due to the lack of a credible fiscal consolidation plan, domestic political challenges, and the risk of pre-election fiscal easing. next.gazeta.pl · nkeu.foreignaffairs.co.nz · biznes.interia.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl · dorzeczy.pl · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The solidarity levy for those earning over 1 million PLN annually would increase to 5 percent.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that presidential vetoes undermine trust in Poland's economy and finances. biznes.interia.pl
- [● 4 SOURCES] The government proposed raising the first tax threshold from 120,000 to 130,000 PLN. nkeu.foreignaffairs.co.nz
- [● 7 SOURCES] Fitch set the outlook for Poland's rating to negative. next.gazeta.pl · nkeu.foreignaffairs.co.nz · wiadomosci.onet.pl · biznes.interia.pl · dorzeczy.pl · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] A new 24 percent tax rate is proposed for incomes between 130,000 and 150,000 PLN.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fitch forecasts the deficit in 2027 will decrease slightly to 6.7% of GDP. nkeu.foreignaffairs.co.nz · dorzeczy.pl · www.upday.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The government proposes raising the first tax threshold from 120,000 to 130,000 PLN.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A new 24 percent tax rate would apply to incomes between 130,000 and 150,000 PLN.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The outlook for Poland's rating remains negative. next.gazeta.pl · nkeu.foreignaffairs.co.nz · wiadomosci.onet.pl