Residence Permit Based on Business Activity in Poznań
Contents
Cooperation Process
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Initial Free Consultation
1. During a personal meeting at our office, we will assess your chances of obtaining a Residence Permit;
2. We will check your existing documents and suggest the best path for legalization in Poland.
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Step-by-Step Action Plan
1. We will sign a service agreement with you;
2. We will provide a personalized checklist of required documents;
3. We will provide a step-by-step action plan from the start of our cooperation until you receive your residence permit.
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Preparation of All Necessary Documents
1. We will fill out all required forms; 2. We will contact your accountant/employer and jointly prepare the document package for submission; 3. We will book a date for your personal visit to the Urząd; 4. We will prepare copies and notarized copies of the documents required for submission.
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Full Support Until Receiving the Residence Permit
1. On the day of your visit to the Urząd, a personal specialist will accompany you as an official representative (Pełnomocnik); 2. Throughout the entire review process, we will stay in monthly contact with your accountant/employer and request any additional documents (tax payment confirmations, contracts, etc.); 3. We monitor the status of your case daily, inform you of any changes, and respond to requests.
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Bringing the Case to Completion
1. We accompany you on the day of receiving the residence permit; 2. We provide a good discount on all services of our company.
Basic
From 750 zł
Only until the end of April!
(Including 23% VAT)
- Legal consultation
- Preparation of a checklist of required documents
- Document verification
- Filling out the residence permit application in MOS
- Electronic submission of documents
- Other services (by agreement)
Full (JDG / SP. z O.O.)
2500 zł
1750 / 2200 zł
Only until the end of April!
(Including 23% VAT)
- Payment in 2 stages
- Legal consultation
- Preparation of a checklist of required documents
- Document verification
- Filling out the residence permit application in MOS
- Electronic submission of documents
- Collection of documents
- Collection and preparation of documents from the contractor
- Accompaniment for personal submission
- Full control of your case
- Monthly submission of additional documents
- Free appeal in case of refusal
- Drafting ponaglenie (request for speeding up the case)
- Drafting skarga to the Administrative Court
- Accompaniment on the day of receiving the residence permit
- Creating a digital signature «Profil Zaufany»
- Creating an electronic mailbox «E-Doręczenia»
Required Documents
It is important to note that each residence permit case is considered individually, so additional documents may be required.
Residence Permit for Business in Poznań
Obtaining a residence permit in Poznań for entrepreneurship is not a story of “having a company means you’ll get it.” The Urząd looks at the real picture: what the company does, where the money comes from, whether there are sales and contracts, how taxes and contributions are paid, and what role you play in the business. If the package looks like a set of scattered papers without a clear logic, usually wezwania, clarifications, and waiting periods begin.
This type of residence permit confirms lawful stay in Poland and allows you to conduct business within the issued timeframe. The basis is tied specifically to the business, not employment, so company indicators and your actual involvement are important. It can be a JDG or Sp. z o.o., but in both cases, the application must show a working project, not just “formal registration for status.”
List of Documents for Obtaining a Residence Permit on the Basis of Business in Poznań
Below is the basic set for zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy w celu prowadzenia działalności gospodarczej (business-based residence permit). The package is submitted to the Urząd Wojewódzki at your actual place of residence.
Completed wniosek o pobyt czasowy (application) in 2 copies;
Attachment no. 1 to the application if you perform a function in the zarząd (e.g., board member of Sp. z o.o.);
2 biometric photographs 35×45 mm meeting requirements (current, not older than 6 months);
Copy of the passport with all completed pages, original taken along for verification;
Proof of payment of opłata skarbowa 340 zł for application processing;
Document confirming medical insurance in Poland;
Proof of address in Poland (e.g., umowa najmu, confirmation of provided housing, etc.);
Documents showing stable and regular income sufficient to support yourself and your family;
Document of appointment/authority if you declare the basis through your role in the company (e.g., powołanie do zarządu);
Documents confirming the actual conduct of działalność gospodarcza and compliance with art. 142 ustawy o cudzoziemcach (the office may check financial indicators, employment, and other criteria provided by law);
If documents are not in Polish, translations into Polish by a tłumacz przysięgły are required;
If submitted by a representative, include pełnomocnictwo and proof of payment of 17 zł for the power of attorney.
Legalization through Business in Poznań: What is Important to Consider?
A business-based residence permit in Poznań is not about “registering a JDG or Sp. z o.o. and automatically getting a residence permit.” When reviewing zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy w związku z prowadzeniem działalności gospodarczej, the voivode evaluates whether your działalność gospodarcza produces measurable results and whether the purpose of stay is truly related to managing a business in Poland.
Official guidelines specify as basic criteria:
Financial indicator: income not less than 12 times the average monthly gross salary in the voivodeship in the year prior to submission; or
Staff indicator: at least 2 full-time employees on permanent contracts for at least 1 year before submission.
If, in fact, you are still “at the start” and do not meet the income/staff requirements, this does not automatically mean refusal, but it requires proving that you are already taking real actions that will allow you to meet the requirements in the future (e.g., investments, innovation implementation, job creation).
That is why in Poznań it is important not just to attach documents “by the list,” but to show a clear logic: the applicant’s role in the company, sources of funds, turnover, and plans that can be verified with supporting evidence.
Business-Based Residence Permit in Poznań: How the Process Works
Practically, it is useful to start not with filling out the application, but with defining the basis and how you will prove it: managing a Sp. z o.o. (for example, a function in the zarząd), entrepreneurship through JDG, or another transparent participation model. Next, the task is to gather evidence of “live” activity: contracts and invoices, money flows, tax calculations and confirmations, as well as documents showing that the company/activity is actually functioning and meets the stated purpose of stay.
After submission to the urząd wojewódzki, the review often proceeds through requests (wezwania): they may ask you to clarify disputed points, provide income/employment confirmations, or show how criteria will be met if you are applying conditionally. That is why the strongest approach is a pre-prepared “business history” where indicators are verifiable by documents rather than described in general terms.
What is Entrepreneurial Activity (działalność gospodarcza) in Poland?
In Poland, entrepreneurship is officially registered and actively conducted activity whose purpose is to generate income and fulfill public obligations, including taxes and insurance. For foreigners, this usually involves JDG as a form of individual activity or Sp. z o.o., where the business is conducted through a company. If you are considering a residence permit in Poznań on a business basis, the Urząd cares not about mere registration, but that there is a working model behind it, clear sources of funding, and verifiable confirmations documented properly.
Basic Expectations for a Foreign Entrepreneur in Poznań
When applying for a business-based residence permit in Poznań, authorities usually evaluate whether your activity looks like a “live” project, not a formal registration. In the practice of Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki, this means a clear link between your actual involvement in management and the documents: registration in CEIDG or KRS, a confirmed role of the applicant, transparent calculations, and demonstrable economic activity. Additionally, they look at the logic of your stay: why your residence in Poland is specifically related to conducting the activity and how this is reflected in the document package, especially if you are applying as a business owner or board member.
The procedure for a business-based residence permit in Poznań is technically tied to the process: the application is filled online in MOS, printed and signed, and then sent with attachments to the foreigners’ department (or a delegation); the submission date is taken into account if sent via Poczta Polska. After that, you are summoned for a personal appointment and fingerprinting, and at the visit, formalities related to the passport stamp are usually completed. Therefore, the support here is really about controlling deadlines, ensuring the correct submission trajectory, and “administrative cleanliness” step by step, rather than rewriting the same phrases.
The content of a business-based residence permit in Poznań almost always depends on verifiable indicators. The voivodeship specifically emphasizes that such cases are more complex and lengthy because financial documents and the impact of the activity on the economy are analyzed; the more relevant evidence you submit upfront, the fewer clarifications are required. For JDG, for example, at the start they will check the “threshold” income for the previous year (linked to 12 times the average monthly salary), and if reached, PIT and confirmations/certificates from ZUS and US regarding absence of arrears are typically expected
Business-Based Residence Permit: Warsaw, JDG, and Sp. z o.o.
In Poznań, the basic models are usually the same: JDG or Sp. z o.o., but the focus of the review differs. For JDG, authorities often “read” the stability of incoming funds, the regularity of calculations, and whether the activity does not look random or episodic. For Sp. z o.o., more attention usually goes to the company structure and actual operations: contractors, contracts, cash flow, operational expenses, as well as the role you perform and how your management is confirmed. It is important to remember that obtaining a residence permit in Poland based on business is not a universal solution: any changes in the business model, applicant’s role, or financial picture should be assessed in advance to avoid risks during the review or renewal.
Financial Aspect of Business-Based Residence Permits
In cases based on entrepreneurial activity, the key question is whether the business can support your stay and, if necessary, support your family. Therefore, the voivodeship office often requests documents showing figures and their origins: tax declarations (PIT/CIT), accounting statements, payment confirmations, and certificates related to calculations with ZUS and the tax office, if applicable to your form of activity. The clearer the income, expenses, and cash flow are reflected, the lower the likelihood that the case will require additional clarifications or requests for further explanations.
Conditions for Creating and Managing Sp. z o.o. in Poznań
Sp. z o.o. is a company format where the owners’ risks are generally limited to their contributions, and the activity is conducted through a separate legal entity. At the start, the articles of association are drawn up, the share capital is contributed, and the company is registered in KRS. After registration, the company receives NIP and REGON — without them, it is difficult to operate fully: issue invoices, sign contracts, open accounts, and maintain reporting. In Poznań, Sp. z o.o. is often chosen when a clear corporate structure, partnerships, and the ability to scale the project without “gray areas” in documents are important.
Entrepreneurship and Residence Permit in Poznań
If your goal is to legally live in Poznań and manage a business locally, a residence permit based on conducting business can be a suitable solution. During the review, the office evaluates not only the fact of registration but the actual picture: who actually manages the company, how operations are organized, where the funds come from, whether there are contractors, and verifiable business activity. It is important that the basis appears logical and coherent: your stay in Poland should be justified by entrepreneurship, not by a formal “paper” structure without substance.
Taxes and ZUS for Business-Based Residence Permits
In JDG and Sp. z o.o. cases, issues of taxes and ZUS almost always come to the forefront because they are the easiest way to verify whether the business is “live.” For JDG, this usually involves PIT, advance calculations, and, if necessary, VAT; for Sp. z o.o., CIT and VAT reporting are usually important if the company is a payer. When declarations show “empty” periods, sudden spikes, zero values without logic, or gaps in reporting, the inspector often has additional questions about the reality of the activity.
For a business-based residence permit in Poznań, it is important to cover the basic elements of legal stay: medical insurance and correct contributions (if applicable in your work model). In JDG, this usually refers to składka zdrowotna and składki społeczne, sometimes with initial benefits. In Sp. z o.o., much depends on your role (e.g., board member, contract, method of remuneration), but the general principle is the same: the office must see that insurance and applicant status issues are handled transparently and consistently.
The strongest cases are those where the logic can be clearly demonstrated: on what basis you are insured, which contributions and taxes are paid, why in that way, and how it is confirmed with documents. Usually, the package includes payment confirmations, certificates of no arrears, and documents showing the regularity of calculations and the stability of the applicant’s financial situation.
Why Support Helps in Obtaining a Business-Based Residence Permit in Poznań
Applying for a business-based residence permit in Poznań is not just about “submitting a folder of documents,” but convincingly showing the logic: what you do, why your entrepreneurial activity requires residence in Poland, where the income comes from, and how it is verified by figures and contracts. In Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki, the case is usually assessed comprehensively, so even with correct certificates, the process is delayed if the package looks fragmented or lacks a clear structure.
In practice, difficulties arise in the details: how the purpose of stay is formulated, how the applicant’s role in JDG or Sp. z o.o. is confirmed, and which documents cover taxes, insurance, and actual activity. Professional support helps to preempt typical questions, correctly prioritize attachments, and avoid situations where endless correspondence, wezwania, and submissions begin after registration due to ambiguity.
In business-based residence permit cases in Poznań, the key is to meet the legal criteria applied by the voivode to entrepreneurial activity (including options based on financial results, employment, or justification of future compliance). Errors usually do not lie in the “papers” but in submitting evidence that does not cover the specific criterion you are actually applying under. Support is useful because it allows you to fix in advance which model you are applying under and collect evidence according to that model, rather than “everything at once.”
Assistance with Obtaining a Business-Based Residence Permit in Poznań
We accompany obtaining a business-based residence permit in Poznań from initial analysis to the voivode’s decision. The work is not limited to submission: we structure the package so that the Wielkopolski office reads it as a single story — with clear economics, confirmed applicant role, and logic of stay.
We handle initial applications, renewals, and cases where the business model or structure changes: switching to JDG, opening/modifying Sp. z o.o., change of address, partner entry, redistribution of roles, or method of receiving income. Documents and strategy are adapted to your actual situation so that there are no contradictions between registration, financial indicators, and the stated basis.
All documents are collected and coordinated by us:
We conduct a consultation, define the basis for submission, and agree on a step-by-step plan.
We prepare a personal checklist for your business and activity format (JDG or Sp. z o.o.).
We involve an accountant and request confirmations; in case of gaps, we advise how to correctly resolve issues.
We fill out the application, prepare attachments, and assemble the package in a structure convenient for the office; submission is done together with you.
During review, we prepare responses to letters and wezwania, delivering updated documents on activity and income if needed.
In case of delays, we prepare ponaglenie and support further administrative steps.
After the decision, we accompany the final stage of card receipt (plastic).
In case of a negative decision, we prepare an appeal and build arguments to eliminate the reason for refusal.
Business-Based Residence Permit in Poznań with SKILLDOCS Support
Submitting a business-based residence permit in Poznań checks not only the registration of JDG or Sp. z o.o., but also how the entrepreneurial activity works in reality. The Wielkopolski office considers documents as a single case: it must be clear why you need residence in Poland, what role you perform in the company, where the income comes from, and how turnovers, taxes, and calculations are confirmed. If the package is assembled without a clear logic, even strong documents often turn into wezwania, clarifications, and prolonged timelines.
Our task is to carry the process to obtaining a business-based residence permit in Poznań without chaos, unnecessary submissions, or constant corrections. We structure the submission, monitor the case progress, prepare responses to office letters, and accompany you until the decision and card receipt.
If you plan to obtain a residence permit in Poland through business specifically in Poznań, leave an application on the SKILLDOCS website — we will contact you, quickly assess the situation, and offer a clear submission strategy tailored to your business model.
Frequently Asked Questions
If a company does not meet the income requirements and does not employ Polish citizens or foreigners, it must demonstrate that it has sufficient funds to meet these requirements in the future. It is advisable to provide documents confirming that the company/enterprise has sufficient funds to repay its obligations, pay salaries to employees, and cover investments, as well as having sufficient funds in its bank account.
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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