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Categories: BUSINESS · POLITICS

Poland tax and consumer enforcement

Entities: Polish online retailers · Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) · TrustMate.io · European Court of Justice · Jerzy Krawczyk

Overview

In late July 2026 Poland’s National Revenue Administration stepped up its covert‑shopper programme to test VAT compliance, citing a drop in the VAT gap and preparing for a mandatory electronic invoicing system. A few days later, consumer‑protection authorities responded to a TrustMate report by highlighting illegal return practices by online retailers and warning that the competition office can levy fines of up to 10 % of annual turnover for repeat violations. Together the snapshots show a widening enforcement drive that targets both tax fraud and unfair e‑commerce practices.

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Poland Cracks Down on Illegal E‑Shop Return Practices After TrustMate Report

    TrustMate.io reported seven illegal e‑shop tactics in Poland, from misuse of hygienic clauses to voucher refunds. UOKiK can fine violators up to 10 % of annual turnover; consumers urged to lodge formal claims.

  2. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Poland's tax authority ramps up secret‑shop inspections on VAT compliance

    Poland’s tax authority expands secret‑shop inspections to curb VAT fraud, after a Gdańsk restaurateur’s fine sparked debate; officials stress a client‑oriented approach and cite a falling VAT gap.

Sources

bezprawnik.pl · biznesfeed.pl · dziennik-polityczny.com · fakt.pl · francuskie.pl · geigenbauschule.ch · muziekvereniging.nl · nuevocronica.es · razydzisiaj.pl · rp.pl · rzeczpospolita.pl · superbiz.se.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl