Cooperation between UK companies and B2B contractors based in Poland

Lecturer:

Katarzyna Gospodarowicz, Legal advisor / Partner, Poland

Location:

online

Duration:

12:00–13:00

Content:

SDZLEGAL Schindhelm in cooperation with British‑Polish Chamber of Commerce  invites you to the webinar:

Cooperation between UK companies and B2B contractors based in Poland.

The webinar will focus on cooperation between UK companies and B2B contractors operating in Poland, with particular emphasis on legal, tax and social‑security aspects.

We will discuss key risks, including misclassification of cooperation, tax obligations, and the potential creation of a permanent establishment (PE).

Participants will also receive practical recommendations on how to structure cross‑border cooperation safely, as well as the most common mistakes UK companies make when working with Polish contractors.

The webinar will be held in English.

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Webinar Agenda

1. Can your B2B cooperation be classified as employment?

• how to identify real misclassification risks
• when B2B cooperation in Poland starts being treated as employment
• which elements in practice trigger reclassification (control, disputes, audits)
• what UK companies most often underestimate

1. B2B contracts – what actually protects the company?

• key contractual provisions (and what is often missing)
• independence vs control – where the real boundary lies
• the most common mistakes in UK–Poland B2B contracts

1. Social security (ZUS) and insurance

• when costs arise on the company’s side
• when cooperation with a Polish contractor falls under the Polish ZUS system
• A1 certificates – when they are truly required and when companies misinterpret them
• what happens if cooperation is reclassified

1. Taxes and the risk of Permanent Establishment (PE)

• contractor’s tax obligations – when they may affect the UK company
• PE risk – real scenarios and consequences
• VAT in cross‑border services – the most common misunderstandings

1. The most common mistakes made by UK companies – case studies

• typical errors in UK–Poland B2B cooperation
• what audits look like (ZUS / tax authorities / labour inspectorate)
• real consequences of an incorrect cooperation model

1. How to do it safely – a practical checklist

• step‑by‑step: how to structure a compliant B2B model
• documentation and compliance – what must be prepared
• quick actions that can be implemented immediately.

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Why is it worth attending?

During the webinar, you will learn which risks in UK–Poland B2B cooperation may generate real costs for your company and how to recognise when a cooperation model may be classified as employment.

We will show how to build a contract and cooperation model that genuinely reduces risk — not just looks good on paper.

You will also receive guidance on how to prepare for potential audits by ZUS, tax authorities or the labour inspectorate, as well as learn about the most common mistakes UK companies make when working with Polish contractors — and how to avoid them effectively.

Additionally, you will receive a practical checklist of actions you can implement immediately within your organisation.

One of the featured speakers will be Attorney-at-law, Partner and Co-Head of the Employment Law Department at SDZLEGAL Schindhelm Katarzyna Gospodarowicz.  

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Find more information and register here: Cooperation between UK companies and B2B contractors based in Poland - British Polish Chamber of Commerce