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Polish economic and fiscal policy developments

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Poland is undergoing shifts in its business landscape and fiscal policy. Initial trends show entrepreneurs moving toward mergers, acquisitions, and privatization as primary growth strategies. To stimulate the domestic capital market, President Karol Nawrocki signed the law introducing Personal Investment Accounts (OKI), set to take effect on January 1, 2027. These accounts offer tax exemptions on investment assets up to 100,000 PLN and savings assets up to 25,000 PLN. Assets exceeding these limits will be subject to a new tax based on asset value, estimated at approximately 0.85% in 2027. Under this framework, income from assets within OKI—such as interest, dividends, and capital gains—will be exempt from the existing Belka tax, though the new asset-based tax applies to amounts above statutory limits. Recent data highlights significant hurdles regarding public awareness. A study by Bank Millennium indicates that approximately 48% of Poles report knowing nothing about OKI, while 35% have little knowledge. Tomasz Bardziłowski, President of the GPW, stated that OKI represents a “significant step in the development of the Polish capital market.” On a macroeconomic level, Poland reported a real GDP growth of 3.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, with inflation at 3.0% in July. This growth is being supported by a surge in investment activity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are driving this trend, with PKO Bank Polski reporting a resurgence in investment demand fueled by a new investment cycle and the influx of EU funds. In 2025, investment financing for SMEs specifically saw a 34.4 percent increase. Legislative tensions have emerged regarding cryptocurrency regulation, as President Nawrocki has vetoed government proposals due to concerns over overregulation and the potential for driving firms abroad.

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