Residence Card Based on Business in Warsaw

We help obtain a residence card based on business in Warsaw: we verify the basis, analyse company documents, prepare the file and support electronic submission through MOS 2.0.

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Cooperation process

Cooperation process

First free consultation

1. During an in-person meeting at our office, we assess the business basis: the form of activity, your role in the company, turnover, ZUS, taxes and documents;
2. We review the documents you already have and propose the best legalisation route in Poland.

Step-by-step action plan

1. We sign a service agreement with you;
2. We provide a personalised checklist of required documents;
3. We provide a step-by-step action plan from the start of our cooperation until the residence permit is obtained.

Preparation of all required documents

1. We complete all required forms;
2. We contact your accountant and prepare the document package for submission together;
3. We prepare notarised copies of documents required for submission.

Full support until the residence card is obtained

1. On the day of the office visit, you are accompanied by a dedicated specialist who may act as an official representative (Pełnomocnik);
2. During the case, we contact your accountant or company every month and request documents needed for supplements;
3. We monitor the case status daily, inform you about changes and respond to official requests.

Taking the case to completion

1. We assist you on the day of collecting the residence card;
2. We provide a good discount on other company services.

Work options with us

Basic

1000 zł

until the end of September | VAT 23% included

Payment in 2 instalments
Legal consultation
Preparing a checklist of required documents
Document review
Completing the electronic application in MOS 2.0
Electronic document submission

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Full

JDG 2000 zł1700 zł Sp. z o.o. 2300 zł2000 zł

until the end of September | VAT 23% included

Payment in 3 instalments
Legal consultation
Preparing a checklist of required documents
Document review
Completing the electronic application in MOS 2.0
Electronic document submission
Collecting documents
Collecting and preparing documents from the counterparty
Assistance during in-person submission
Full control of your case
Monthly electronic submission of additional case documents
Free appeal in case of refusal

Accelerated

JDG 2500 zł2200 zł Sp. z o.o. 2800 zł2500 zł

until the end of September | VAT 23% included

Payment in 3 instalments
Legal consultation
Preparing a checklist of required documents
Document review
Completing the electronic application in MOS 2.0
Electronic document submission
Collecting documents
Collecting and preparing documents from the counterparty
Assistance during in-person submission
Full control of your case
Monthly electronic submission of additional case documents
Free appeal in case of refusal
Preparing a ponaglenie to accelerate the case
Preparing a complaint to the Administrative Court
Assistance on the day of collecting the residence card
Assistance with creating a Profil Zaufany
Creating an “E-Doręczenia” electronic mailbox

Electronic certification of documents

From 27 April 2026, documents cannot be submitted in paper form in cases started through the new MOS 2.0 system. Paper originals must first be electronically certified as true copies of the original by a notary, radca prawny or adwokat.

price calculated individually

Residence-card submission support for each additional family member

Provided the application is submitted together with the main applicant for temporary or permanent residence.

1400 zł

Residence-card submission support for children under 18

Provided the application is submitted together with the main applicant for temporary or permanent residence.

800 zł

Residence-card case processing deadlines are frozen until 4 March 2027

This is provided for by the Act on assistance to Ukrainian citizens: Articles 100c and 100d suspended part of the administrative deadlines, so the voivode may examine a residence-card case longer than usual.

The pace can still be influenced. First, we submit a ponaglenie to the higher authority, and if there is no response, we challenge inactivity or excessive length of proceedings before the voivodeship administrative court (WSA). After that, cases are more often taken up, decisions are issued faster, and the court may award compensation for delay. We help prepare the complaint and accelerate the residence-card process.

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How to start working with us?

We analyse every case individually and choose a solution for your situation.

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Submit a request
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The initial phone consultation is free.
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Arrange a visit to the office
At the office we will analyse your situation in detail and offer the best solution.
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Document submission
Submission is done online through the MOS 2.0 system. We fully support the process.
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Basic documents

For a business-based residence-card application through MOS 2.0, documents are prepared electronically. Below is a basic list, but the final package depends on your situation, the business and the office requirements.

Scan or photos of all pages of a valid
foreign passport

Contracts with clients / counterparties

Electronic application in MOS

PIT / CIT / VAT / accounting documents —
depending on the business form

Digital photo for submission through MOS 2.0

Confirmation of ZUS contribution payments

Confirmation of stamp-duty payment

Zaświadczenie o niezaleganiu z ZUS

PESEL identification number

Zaświadczenie o niezaleganiu w podatkach

Confirmation of residence address

CEIDG / KRS

Invoices issued during the last year

Business account statement showing income and expenses

ZUS DRA

Confirmation of tax payments

And other documents

OBTAINING A RESIDENCE CARD BASED ON BUSINESS IN WARSAW

A residence card based on business activity is suitable for foreigners who run a business in Poland, develop a JDG, own a company, or participate in managing a company.

For this type of application, it is not enough to simply fill in the form. You need to show that the business is real: company registration, financial results, taxes, ZUS, income, expenses, contracts, clients, and the economic purpose of the activity.

From 27 April 2026, the standard application for a residence card is submitted through MOS 2.0 in electronic form. Therefore, business documents must be prepared in a way that confirms the basis of stay and is suitable for electronic submission to the office.

We help entrepreneurs prepare the document package, check weak points in the business basis, and go through the procedure of applying for a residence card based on business in Warsaw.

JDG AND SP. Z O.O. — WHAT DOES THE OFFICE CHECK?

A residence card based on business is not issued simply because a company has been registered. The office checks whether the activity is actually being carried out: income, clients, contracts, account transactions, taxes, ZUS, and accounting.

JDG

Individual business activity

The foreigner conducts the activity personally: provides services, issues invoices, works with clients and receives income from their own business.

Sp. z o.o.

Company

The applicant genuinely participates in the company’s activity: manages the company, is a member of the zarząd, is a wspólnik or performs another documented role.

What the office checks

Reality of the business activity
Stable and regular income
Business income for the previous tax year
Contracts, invoices, receipts and expenses
Health insurance and place of residence in Poland
No arrears in ZUS or the tax office

What the office checks

Company data in KRS
Applicant’s role in the company
Financial condition of the company
Company income for the previous year
Contracts, clients and bank-account movements
Health insurance and place of residence in Poland

How it is confirmed

CEIDG entry
PIT-36 or PIT-28 for the previous year
KPiR or current accounting
Business bank-account statement
Contracts, invoices and payment confirmations
Certificates confirming no arrears in ZUS and the tax office

How it is confirmed

Current KRS data
Resolution on appointment or another role-confirming document
CIT-8 for the previous year
Rachunek zysków i strat, bilans
Company bank-account statement
Contracts, invoices and no-arrears certificates

Main risk for JDG

Opening a sole proprietorship itself does not guarantee a residence card. Without clients, income, invoices and bank-account movement, the business is considered a weak basis.

Main risk for Sp. z o.o.

Owning shares alone is not enough. The applicant needs a real role and the company needs real activity. An empty company without turnover is a weak basis.

Common criteria for JDG and Sp. z o.o.

These criteria apply to business as a residence-card basis. They may apply to both JDG and Sp. z o.o., but the document set depends on the business form, the applicant’s role and the actual situation.

Business income

For JDG and Sp. z o.o.

The business has already reached the required income for the previous tax year. The office looks at income and the financial result, not only turnover.

Confirmed by: PIT-36/PIT-28 for JDG, CIT-8 for a company, accounting, statements and no-arrears certificates.

2 employees

For a business with employees

The business creates jobs: at least 2 full-time employees on indefinite-term contracts for at least one year before submission.

Confirmed by: employment contracts, ZUS documents and payment confirmations.

Future fulfilment of conditions

For a new JDG or Sp. z o.o.

A new business shows its ability to meet the requirements in the future: funds, contracts, clients, investments, premises and a business plan.

Confirmed by: business plan, statements, contracts, investments, lease and invoices.

When Załącznik nr 1 is needed

It is needed if the basis is connected with a function in a company: member of the zarząd in Sp. z o.o. or S.A., komplementariusz in sp.k. / S.K.A. or prokurent.

For a standard JDG this is not the central document. Real activity, income, clients, ZUS and tax payments and accounting are more important.

WHAT DOES A RESIDENCE CARD BASED ON BUSINESS IN POLAND GIVE YOU?

— Legal stay in Poland for the validity period of the permit;

— The possibility to run a business in Poland and develop entrepreneurial activity;

— The possibility to work within the scope of your business basis, if this corresponds to the decision and your individual situation;

— The possibility to leave Poland and return with a valid residence card and passport;

— The possibility of short-term trips within the Schengen Area under the 90/180 rule;

— A basis for further legalisation of stay in Poland;

— The possibility to change to another type of permit in the future if the basis of stay changes.

DOCUMENTS FOR A RESIDENCE CARD BASED ON BUSINESS THROUGH MOS 2.0

Below is the basic list of documents for applying for a residence card based on business through MOS 2.0. The final package depends on the form of business: JDG, sp. z o.o., participation in the management board, shareholder status, turnover, taxes, ZUS, and the actual activity of the company.

1. Completed electronic application in MOS 2.0.

2. Digital photo for submission through MOS 2.0.

3. Scan or photo of all pages of a valid passport.

4. Confirmation of payment of the stamp duty of 340 zł for processing the application based on business activity.

5. Documents confirming health insurance in Poland.

6. Confirmation of residential address in Poland — if required in the case.

7. Documents confirming stable and regular income.

8. Business documents: CEIDG or KRS, articles of association, resolutions, details of the management board / shareholders — depending on the form of activity.

9. Documents confirming real business activity: contracts with clients, invoices, bank account statements, payment confirmations, reports, documents concerning employees or contractors.

10. Accounting documents: PIT / CIT, VAT, ZUS, księga przychodów i rozchodów, or other confirmations of the company’s financial activity.

11. Electronically signed annex to the application — if the basis is connected with performing a function in the management board, prowadzenie spraw spółki, acting as a komplementariusz, or acting as a prokurent.

12. Translations into Polish if the documents are not in Polish and require translation by a sworn translator.

13. If the application is submitted by a representative — pełnomocnictwo and confirmation of payment of 17 zł for the power of attorney.

14. Electronically certified scans of paper originals — if documents that exist only in paper form need to be submitted later in the case.

After the launch of MOS 2.0, paper supplements to the case are not accepted at the service desk. If the office requests additional documents, they must be submitted electronically. If a document exists only as a paper original, a scan certified electronically as a true copy of the original should be prepared in advance.

INCOME, TURNOVER AND PROFIT — WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

When applying for a residence card based on business in Poland, it is important not to confuse company turnover with real income. The office looks not only at how much money passed through the JDG or sp. z o.o., but also at the financial result of the activity after expenses.

For a residence permit based on business, accounting documents, PIT or CIT, invoices, contracts with clients, bank account transactions, ZUS, taxes, and confirmation that the business is actually operating are important. Therefore, before applying, it is necessary to check not only company registration, but also the financial picture: przychód, dochód, koszty, and the documents confirming them.

Indicator

Meaning for a business-based residence card

Przychód / turnover

How much money passed through the business. Turnover shows activity, but it does not always confirm the financial result of the business.

Dochód / income

The financial result after expenses. For assessing a business basis, this is one of the key indicators because the office looks not only at money movement but also at the real result of the activity.

Koszty / expenses

They show that the business is real: rent, services, purchases, equipment, accounting, advertising and other costs. But high expenses may reduce dochód.

Faktury / contracts / payments

They confirm that the activity is not fictitious: there are clients, completed services or supplies, issued documents and actual payments to the account.

BUSINESS PLAN FOR A RESIDENCE CARD BASED ON BUSINESS ACTIVITY

A business plan for a residence card based on business activity is needed when the company’s financial history alone is not yet enough to safely confirm the business basis. This most often applies to a new JDG, a recently opened Sp. z o.o., or a business that is already operating but has not yet shown strong results for a full tax year.

The office does not treat a business plan as an advertising description of the company. The inspector should be able to see that the activity makes sense in Poland: who pays for the services or goods, where the orders come from, what expenses have already appeared, what income is expected, and how the company will be able to meet the requirements for a residence card based on business activity.

A simple example: a person opened a Sp. z o.o. a few months ago. The company does not yet have annual financial statements with high income and does not employ two full-time workers, but it already has its first contracts, money in the account, start-up expenses, agreements with clients, and a clear development plan. In this situation, the business plan helps show that the company was not created only “for the residence card”, but is actually starting operations and may meet the requirements in the future.

For JDG, the logic is built around the entrepreneur personally. The office must understand what the person does, who they provide services to, how they receive payment, and why this activity can be a stable basis for a residence permit. For Sp. z o.o., it is also important to show the applicant’s role in the company: who manages the company, who makes decisions, and how the applicant is connected with the company’s income, clients, and business development.

A strong business plan should contain numbers and specifics. Not only a description of the service, but also a financial forecast: expected income, main expenses, planned payments, investments, possible hiring, and development for the coming months. In Polish practice, this is often called prognoza finansowa — a financial projection showing how the business will develop further.

The business plan must match the documents in the case. If it mentions clients, contracts, investments, office rental, equipment, advertising, or a hiring plan, these elements should be confirmed by attachments. Otherwise, the document looks separate from the real business activity and does not strengthen the application.

We check the business before submission: whether the basis should be built on income, business development, employees, or a business plan with a financial forecast. After that, we prepare the logic of the case so that the office sees real activity, not just a company registered in CEIDG or KRS.

WHAT TYPE OF RESIDENCE CARD IS SUITABLE FOR AN ENTREPRENEUR?

If you run a business in Poland, the basis for your residence card depends on the form of activity and your role in the company: JDG, Sp. z o.o., shareholder, management board member, prokurent, or wspólnik.

For entrepreneurs, the office most often analyses the reality of the business, income, turnover, taxes, ZUS, contracts with clients, company expenses, and the economic purpose of the activity.

Before submission, we check whether a residence card based on business activity is suitable for you, or whether another legalisation basis would be better in your situation.

RESIDENCE CARD BASED ON BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN POLAND

A residence card based on business activity is issued to foreigners who run entrepreneurial activity in Poland or perform a function in a company, for example in zarząd spółki, as a wspólnik, komplementariusz, or prokurent.

After the launch of MOS 2.0, the application is submitted electronically. For a business basis, it is important to properly show not only the fact that the company has been registered, but also the real activity of the business: income, expenses, clients, contracts, taxes, ZUS, and accounting documents.

If the basis is connected with a function in a company, certain attachments to the application may require electronic signing by the relevant party through MOS.

FEATURES OF APPLYING FOR A RESIDENCE CARD BASED ON BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN WARSAW

A residence card based on business activity in Warsaw requires stronger preparation than a simple application “because the company is registered”. The office assesses whether the activity is actually being carried out: whether there is turnover, clients, contracts, taxes, ZUS, expenses, account transactions, and economic logic behind the business.

After the transition to MOS 2.0, it is important to prepare documents in electronic form in advance and make sure that the data in the application, company documents, and accounting records are consistent. Errors in data, weak financial indicators, or lack of proof of real activity may lead to additional requests.

We help entrepreneurs prepare an application for a residence card based on business activity in Warsaw: we analyse the company, check the documents, explain what needs to be obtained from the accountant, and assist with electronic submission through MOS 2.0.

WHAT IS USUALLY CHECKED WHEN APPLYING FOR A RESIDENCE PERMIT BASED ON BUSINESS IN WARSAW?

When reviewing a residence card application based on business activity in Warsaw, the office usually looks at three areas: the legality of the activity, the reality of the company’s operations, and the financial part. Depending on the form of business — JDG or Sp. z o.o. — the list of evidence may differ, but the logic is the same: the sources of income, clients, account transactions, and fulfilment of obligations should be clear.

If the company works in B2B, services, or trade, it is important to show the chain: contract or order — invoice — payment — performance of work — accounting documents. Even when turnover is still small, a properly prepared business history often looks more convincing than an “ideal” registration without actual activity.

BUSINESS RESIDENCE CARD: WARSAW, JDG AND SP. Z O.O.

In Warsaw, the two most common options are JDG — sole proprietorship — and Sp. z o.o. — limited liability company. For JDG, the key factors are usually income, regularity of payments, and order in the accounting records. For Sp. z o.o., the office more often assesses how the company operates: whether it has counterparties, employees or contractors, an office or business address, whether taxes and contributions are paid, and whether reporting is maintained.

It is important to understand that a residence card based on business activity is not a “universal card”. The basis of stay is entrepreneurial activity, so any changes in the business structure, work model, or documents should be assessed in advance in order not to create risks during the review or renewal stage.

RENEWAL OF A RESIDENCE CARD BASED ON BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN WARSAW

Renewal of a residence permit based on business activity in Warsaw is essentially a new review, not an automatic extension. The office assesses what happened during the period of the previous permit: whether the activity was carried out, what turnover there was, how settlements were closed, whether declarations were submitted, and whether there were any tax problems or gaps in reporting.

In practice, renewal often requires more evidence than the first application. That is why it is better to collect documents for the relevant period in advance, put accounting records in order, and prepare a clear picture of how the business operated. This reduces the likelihood that the office will delay the case with letters and additional requests.

APPLYING FOR A RESIDENCE CARD BASED ON BUSINESS ACTIVITY

We support applications for a residence card based on business activity in Warsaw at every stage — from the initial analysis to receiving the decision. The package is prepared in a structured and consistent way, taking into account the practice of the Mazowiecki Urząd Wojewódzki.

We handle first applications, renewals, and cases involving a change in the business form or company structure: transition to JDG, opening a Sp. z o.o., change of address, adding a partner or changing the applicant’s role. For each model, we select the appropriate evidence and deadlines.

We collect and coordinate all documents:

We conduct the initial consultation, identify the basis and agree on a step-by-step plan.
We prepare a personalised checklist of documents and deadlines for Warsaw, taking into account your activity and business form.
We request the required certificates and confirmations from the accountant or company and provide precise requirements concerning wording and completeness.
We complete the applications and attachments, standardise the documents and prepare the residence-card submission package.
During the proceedings, we monitor whether the case documents remain current and prepare updates where necessary, including ZUS, PIT/CIT and other confirmations.
If the case is delayed, we prepare a ponaglenie and support further administrative steps where appropriate.
After the decision, we assist with collecting the plastic karta pobytu and explain the next steps.
If a negative decision is issued, we prepare an appeal and continue handling the case under the applicable procedure.

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Basis and deadlines
We verify the basis of submission, the period of legal stay and the current situation.
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Employer documents
We compare the contract, employer details, position, salary, working hours and place of work.
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Application and attachments
We prepare the application and electronic attachments so that the data is consistent across all documents.
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Employer annex
We complete the employer annex, verify the employment conditions and send the document for signature.
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Upload to MOS 2.0
We prepare electronic files and upload the documents in the correct format through MOS 2.0.
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Submission confirmation
We monitor the submission confirmation and subsequent messages and requirements from the office.
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Communication with the office
If the office requests documents, we prepare the response and submit the materials in the required form.
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Until the decision and card
We handle the case until the decision, explain the next steps and assist with collecting the card.

BUSINESS-BASED RESIDENCE CARD FOR UKRAINIAN CITIZENS: PESEL UKR, JDG AND CUKR

A Ukrainian citizen with PESEL UKR may conduct business activity in Poland and register a JDG through CEIDG. For Ukrainian citizens, this is the closest Polish equivalent of a sole proprietorship: the person works in their own name, issues invoices, pays ZUS and taxes, keeps accounting records and may use the business as a basis for further legalisation.

For a residence card based on business activity, PESEL UKR or the mere registration of a JDG is not sufficient. The office checks the activity itself: whether the company operates, has clients, income, accounting documents and proof that the entrepreneur actually conducts business in Poland.

A CUKR residence card is a separate route for Ukrainian citizens with UKR status. After obtaining CUKR, the person receives a temporary residence permit for 3 years, full access to the labour market and the right to conduct business activity in Poland under the same rules as Polish citizens. A CUKR holder may therefore open a JDG, but for a future business-based residence-card application, actual company activity remains important in addition to registration.

BUSINESS-BASED RESIDENCE CARD IN WARSAW WITH SKILLDOCS SUPPORT

SKILLDOCS supports business-based residence-card applications in Warsaw, taking into account the practice of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship and the actual expectations of the office. We structure the case so that the documents form a coherent picture: from registration and company status to finances and evidence of activity. Where necessary, we communicate with the accounting office and prepare responses to official letters in the correct form and within the required deadlines.

Our task is to guide the process to a decision without unnecessary delays and formal problems.

If you are planning to apply for temporary residence based on business activity in Warsaw, submit a request through the website — we will suggest the best strategy for your situation.

FAQ

Can I get a business-based residence card immediately after registering a company?

You can submit an application, but registration of a JDG or sp. z o.o. alone does not make the case strong. The office checks whether the activity is real, whether the business has financial logic and whether the company can meet the requirements for the entrepreneurial basis.

A new company usually needs stronger evidence: development plans, first contracts, account movements, start-up expenses and documents proving that the business has already started operating.

What is better for a residence card: JDG or Sp. z o.o.?

There is no universal option. A JDG works well when a person personally provides services, works with clients, issues invoices and receives income from their own activity. Sp. z o.o. works when there is a company, a clear applicant’s role in it and documents confirming real involvement in the business.

Before submission, we look not only at the business form, but also at the evidence: income, accounting, contracts, taxes, ZUS, account movements and the applicant’s link with the company’s activity.

Do I need to show company income for a business-based residence card?

Yes. Company income is one of the key criteria. For a business basis, the office may check whether the activity reached the required income level for the previous tax year.

If there is no income yet or it is insufficient, the case can be built on other elements: job creation, investments, contracts, a business plan and documents showing the ability to meet the requirements in the future.

What matters more: turnover or dochód?

Turnover shows how much money passed through the company. Dochód shows the financial result after expenses. For a business-based residence card, turnover alone does not always solve the issue because a company may have high inflows and weak final income.

Before submission, it is important to check not only przychód, but also koszty, dochód, accounting documents, bank inflows and the real picture of activity.

Can I get a business-based residence card if the company is new?

Yes, but a new case requires stronger preparation. A new JDG or sp. z o.o. does not yet have a full annual history, so the office looks at the first real actions: clients, contracts, expenses, payments, investments and the development plan.

In such cases, a business plan and financial forecast help show how the company will meet the income or development requirements in Poland.

Is a business plan needed for a business-based residence card?

A business plan is especially useful when the company is new, income for the previous tax year is still weak or the business is only starting active operations. It shows the office how the company will work and meet the requirements in the future.

The business plan must match the documents in the case. If it mentions clients, contracts, investments, rent, expenses or hiring plans, those elements should be supported by real attachments.

What documents are needed from the accountant?

For JDG, the office most often checks PIT, KPiR or other accounting documentation, ZUS confirmations, tax documents, invoices and account movements. For sp. z o.o., CIT-8, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, company account documents and no-arrears certificates may be needed.

The final set depends on the business form, period of activity, income, the applicant’s role and the criterion on which the application is based.

Is Załącznik nr 1 required for a business-based residence card?

Załącznik nr 1 is not required in every business-based case. It may be needed when the basis is connected with a function in a company, for example as a management board member, proxy or general partner.

For a standard JDG, other documents are central: real activity, income, clients, accounting, ZUS, taxes and movement on the business account.

How much is the official fee for a business-based residence card?

The official fee for a temporary residence application based on business is 340 zł. After a positive decision, the plastic residence card is paid separately — 100 zł.

If a representative acts in the case, the power of attorney fee is also paid — 17 zł.

Why can a business-based residence card be refused?

A refusal may be connected with the company looking formal only: unclear activity, weak financial documents, unclear applicant’s role, debts, inconsistencies in documents or insufficient proof of income.

The risk is higher when the business exists only on paper and the documents do not show clients, inflows, expenses, development and a real connection between the applicant and the company’s activity.