Temporary Residence Permit Based on Business Activity in Wrocław
Contents
Cooperation Process
01
Initial free consultation
1. During a personal meeting at our office, we will assess your chances of obtaining a Karta Pobytu;
2. We will review the documents you already have and propose the most suitable legalization path in Poland.
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Preparation of a step-by-step action plan
1. We conclude a service agreement with you;
2. We provide a personalized checklist of required documents;
3. We prepare a step-by-step action plan from the start of our cooperation until obtaining the residence permit.
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Preparation of all required documents
1. We complete all required application forms; 2. We contact your employer (accountant) and jointly prepare the document package for submission; 3. We book an appointment for a personal visit to the voivodeship office; 4. We prepare photocopies and notarized copies of documents required for submission.
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Full support until obtaining the residence card
1. On the day of your visit to the voivodeship office, you will be accompanied by a dedicated specialist acting as your official representative (Pełnomocnik); 2. Throughout the entire review process, we will contact your employer (accountant) on a monthly basis and request documents required for supplementation (tax payment confirmations, contracts, etc.); 3. We monitor the status of your case daily, inform you of any changes, and respond to official requests.
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Bringing the case to completion
1. We accompany you on the day you receive your residence card; 2. We provide a significant discount on all services of our company.
Basic
From 1000 zł
Only until the end of April!
(Including VAT 23%)
- Legal consultation
- Preparation of a checklist of required documents
- Document review
- Completion of the residence card application in MOS
- Electronic submission of documents
- Other services (by agreement)
Full (JDG / Sp. z o.o.)
2700 zł
2200/2500 zł
Only until the end of April!
(Including VAT 23%)
- Payment in 2 stages
- Legal consultation
- Preparation of a checklist of required documents
- Document review
- Completion of the residence card application in MOS
- Electronic submission of documents
- Document collection
- Collection and preparation of documents from the contractor
- Accompaniment during personal submission
- Full control of your case
- Monthly submission of additional documents
- Free appeal in case of refusal
- Drafting of ponaglenie (case acceleration request)
- Drafting of skarga do Sądu Administracyjnego
- Accompaniment on the day of receiving the residence permit
- Creation of a digital signature Profil Zaufany
- Creation of an electronic mailbox E-Doręczenia
Required Documents
Residence Card Based on Business in Wrocław
Obtaining a business-based residence card in Wrocław is not about “having a company, therefore you will get a residence permit.” The voivodeship office looks at how you actually conduct your business: whether there are sales and contracts, whether the sources of funds are clear, whether taxes and contributions are paid, and what role you actually perform in the company. If the documents do not show logic and real turnover, additional requests and delays usually begin.
Such a residence permit confirms the legal stay of an entrepreneur in Poland and allows managing business activity within the granted period. The legal basis is tied specifically to business activity, not employment, which is why company indicators and your involvement in the process are crucial. Depending on the model, this may be JDG or Sp. z o.o., but in both cases the application must show not a “paper” registration, but a functioning project that generates income and develops.
What Is a Temporary Residence Permit Based on Business Activity in Poland?
A temporary residence permit based on business activity is a status that legalizes your stay in Poland when the purpose of stay is related to conducting entrepreneurial activity and you plan to live in the country for more than three months. The decision specifies a basis related to managing a company or your own activity, therefore it relies on the fact that the business actually functions and has a clear financial picture.
It is important to understand the logic: if the activity is effectively suspended, there is no turnover, or the documents do not confirm the declared business model, this may affect not only the decision itself but also future extensions. Therefore, even before submission, it makes sense to put the business structure, documents, and income confirmations in order so that the case in Wrocław looks consistent and does not fall apart due to clarifications.
To apply for a business-based residence card, the business must be officially registered. JDG is registered through CEIDG, and Sp. z o.o. through KRS. Registration in these registers gives the right to conduct activity, but for a business-based residence permit in Wrocław it is important to show that the company actually operates and does not exist “just in case.”
List of Documents for Obtaining a Residence Card Based on Business in Wrocław
Below is the basic set for zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy w celu prowadzenia działalności gospodarczej (business-based residence card). The package is submitted to the Urząd Wojewódzki at the place of actual residence.
Completed wniosek o pobyt czasowy (application) in 2 copies;
Załącznik nr 1 to the application if you perform a function in the management board (e.g., a board member of a Sp. z o.o.);
2 biometric photographs 35×45 mm meeting the requirements (recent, not older than 6 months);
Copy of the international passport with all filled pages; the original must be presented for verification;
Confirmation of payment of the opłata skarbowa 340 PLN for application processing;
Document confirming medical insurance in Poland;
Confirmation of address of residence in Poland (e.g., lease agreement, confirmation of accommodation, etc.);
Documents confirming stable and regular income sufficient to support yourself and your family;
Document confirming appointment/authority if the basis is your role in the company (e.g., appointment to the management board);
Documents confirming actual conduct of działalność gospodarcza and fulfillment of the conditions under Art. 142 of the Act on Foreigners (the office may verify financial indicators, employment, and other criteria provided by law);
Documents not in Polish must be translated into Polish by a sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły);
If submitted by a representative, pełnomocnictwo and confirmation of payment of 17 PLN for the power of attorney are required.
Legalization Through Business in Wrocław: What Is Important to Consider?
A business-based residence card in Wrocław is not about “simply registering a JDG or Sp. z o.o. and applying.” For the office, the key question is whether your activity already produces an economic result and justifies residence in Poland. The law explicitly defines the criteria by which the voivode assesses the reality and sustainability of a business. In particular, it is assessed whether the activity generates income at least equal to twelve times the average salary in the voivodeship in the year preceding submission, or whether the company creates jobs for at least two full-time employees for a period of at least one year. If these indicators have not yet been achieved, it is possible to confirm that the conditions can be met in the future, but this must be justified and supported by documents.
It is also important to remember the basic logic of temporary residence. The application is submitted when the purpose of stay exceeds three months, and the office assesses the combination of “purpose + documents,” not individual papers separately.
Business-Based Residence Permit in Wrocław: How Does the Process Work?
The process usually begins with determining what exactly you present to the office as the basis of your stay. This may be management of a Sp. z o.o., work on the management board, activity through a JDG, or another model that can be transparently linked to your actual presence in Poland. The next step is to collect evidence that the business is active and manageable, and that the declared indicators can be verified through documents.
In submission, it is usually not attractive descriptions that matter, but specifics: registration and role of the applicant, turnover and income, contracts and invoices, tax and insurance calculations, movement of funds, and confirmation that you actually manage the process. After submission, you should be prepared for wezwania, where the office asks to clarify disputed points or provide additional confirmations. This is where a logically prepared business story in advance wins over a set of disjointed attachments. The basis for assessing such cases and the criteria of “income / jobs / ability to meet conditions” are established by law.
What Is Entrepreneurial Activity (działalność gospodarcza) in Poland?
In Poland, entrepreneurship is officially registered and regularly conducted activity aimed at generating income. The most common formats for foreigners are JDG, meaning sole proprietorship, and Sp. z o.o., where business is conducted through a limited liability company. If you plan a business-based residence permit in Wrocław, the office will look not at the mere fact of registration in the register, but at the working model and clear source of funds behind that registration.
Basic Expectations for a Foreign Entrepreneur in Wrocław
When applying for a business-based residence card in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, it is important to show that the business exists not “on paper” but actually functions. This usually means: you have official registration (CEIDG or KRS), you actually manage the process, and the activity is confirmed by verifiable documents. There must also be logic explaining why you need to live in Poland now and how the business is connected to your stay here, especially if you apply as an owner or management board member.
Business-Based Residence Card: Warsaw, JDG, and Sp. z o.o.
In Warsaw, the two most popular options are JDG (sole proprietorship) and Sp. z o.o. (limited liability company). For JDG, income, regularity of receipts, and orderly accounting are usually key. For Sp. z o.o., the office more often evaluates how the company operates: whether there are contractors, employees or subcontractors, an office/business address, whether taxes and contributions are paid, and whether reporting is maintained.
It is important to understand that a business-based residence card is not a “universal card.” The essence is that the basis of stay is entrepreneurial activity, therefore any changes in business structure, operating model, or documentation should be assessed in advance to avoid risks at the review stage or during extension.
Financial Aspect of a Business-Based Residence Permit
In business-based cases, the key topic is the ability of the activity to support your stay. Therefore, the voivodeship office often requests documents showing figures. Most often these are tax declarations (PIT or CIT), accounting reports and payment confirmations, as well as certificates regarding settlements with ZUS and the tax office, if applicable to your business form. The clearer the income, expenses, and cash flow are reflected, the lower the chance that the case will turn into endless clarifications and requests for additional evidence.
Conditions for Establishing and Managing a Sp. z o.o.
A Sp. z o.o. is a form of business where the liability of owners is limited and activity is conducted through a separate legal entity. To launch a company, articles of association are prepared, share capital is contributed, and the company is registered in KRS. After registration, NIP and REGON numbers are assigned, without which it is impossible to issue invoices, conclude contracts, and build financial reporting properly. In Wrocław, this format is often chosen when a clear legal structure, partners, or plans for scaling are required.
Entrepreneurship and Residence Card in Wrocław
If you want to legally live in Wrocław and at the same time run a business here, a residence card based on entrepreneurial activity may be a suitable option. When reviewing the case, the office looks broader than just the registry entry. It is important that it is clear who manages the company, how processes are organized, where the money comes from, and why your stay in Poland is connected specifically with this activity and not formally “for appearances.”
Taxes and ZUS for a Business-Based Residence Permit
In JDG and Sp. z o.o. cases, tax and ZUS issues almost always arise first. The logic is simple: a functioning business leaves a trace in documents, and this trace must match in dates, amounts, and types of reporting. For JDG, PIT, calculations, and payment confirmations are usually important, and VAT if applicable. For Sp. z o.o., CIT and VAT reporting often appear if the company is registered as a VAT payer. When declarations show “empty” periods, chaotic zeros, or unexplained gaps, the inspector may have additional questions regarding the conduct of your activity.
For a business-based residence card in Wrocław, it is important to resolve two basic issues: medical insurance and correct ZUS contributions, if they arise in your work model. For JDG, this usually concerns składka zdrowotna and składki społeczne, with preferential schemes possibly applying at the start. In Sp. z o.o., much depends on your role in the company and the method of receiving income, but the principle remains the same: the office must see that insurance is in place and the applicant’s status is “clean” and logical.
Cases where order is visible are perceived best: you can calmly show on what basis you are insured, what contributions you pay, and why exactly so. This reduces the likelihood of additional requests and helps the case move faster.
Usually, the package includes payment confirmations, certificates of no arrears, and documents showing regularity of settlements and stability of the applicant’s status.
Why Professional Support for a Business-Based Residence Card in Wrocław Really Helps
Applying for a business-based residence permit in Wrocław is not about “just bringing papers,” but about explaining your situation so that the inspector has a clear picture. The Lower Silesian voivodeship office looks at the case as a whole: what exactly you do, why your business requires your presence in Poland, where the income comes from, and how it is confirmed by documents. Even with formally correct certificates, cases often slow down if the package looks fragmented or lacks clear logic.
Difficulties usually arise in details: how the basis is described, the order of documents, what exactly confirms the applicant’s role and the reality of the activity. When the submission is professionally prepared, typical questions and gaps are addressed in advance, meaning less correspondence, fewer additional submissions, and less time lost correcting issues after registration of the application.
Assistance With Obtaining a Business-Based Residence Card in Wrocław
We support obtaining a business-based residence card in Wrocław from the initial situation analysis to the voivode’s decision. Our work is not limited to submission. We assemble the package so that it looks coherent and is easy for the inspector of the Lower Silesian office to read, without unnecessary questions about logic, figures, or the applicant’s role in the company.
We handle initial applications, extensions (applying for the next residence permit on the same basis), as well as cases where the form of activity or business structure changes. This may include switching to JDG, opening a Sp. z.o.o., changing the registered address, changing partners, or changing the applicant’s role. We build the strategy and documents around your business model and the real economics of the project.
All documents are collected and coordinated by us independently.
We conduct a consultation, fix the basis of submission, and agree on an action plan.
We prepare a personalized checklist tailored to your business and the form of activity (JDG or Sp. z o.o.).
We involve the accountant and request the necessary confirmations. If there are gaps in accounting or certificates, we advise how to close them correctly.
We complete the application, form attachments, and assemble the package into a structure accepted by the office. We submit together with you.
During the review process, we prepare and, if necessary, submit up-to-date documents confirming business activity and income.
In case of delays, we prepare ponaglenie and, if required, continue the case within administrative procedures.
After the decision, we accompany the final stage of receiving the plastic card.
If the decision is negative, we prepare an appeal and build the argumentation to eliminate the cause of refusal rather than “arguing for the sake of arguing.”
Business-Based Residence Permit in Wrocław With SKILLDOCS Support
Applying for a business-based residence card in Wrocław is a check not only of company registration, but also of how the business actually operates. The Lower Silesian office evaluates documents as a single case, where it must be clear why you need to live in Poland, what role you perform in the company, and what forms the financial base. When the package is assembled without structure, even good documents often turn into correspondence and extended timelines.
Our goal is to bring the process to the residence card without chaos, excessive additional submissions, and constant clarifications. We keep the case under control, help respond to letters and wezwania, and support you until the result.
Leave an application on the SKILLDOCS website, and we will contact you to quickly assess your situation and propose a clear submission plan in Wrocław.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may leave Poland, but you will need a visa or other legal basis to re-enter the country.
If a company employs at least two Polish citizens or foreigners who have a work permit in the Republic of Poland for at least one year prior to submitting the application, it does not need to meet other financial conditions, but it must have a stable and regular income.
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