Last updated: 27 Apr 2012
Market profile
Doing Business
Polish business people will want a clear understanding of what is to be dealt with in any meeting. A company profile and product literature should be provided.
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Country Profile
Content supplied by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- ECONOMIC CLIMATE
Poland was the only country in the European Union (EU) to avoid recession as a result of the 2008-09 global financial crisis.
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- POLITICAL CLIMATE
Under the Polish Constitution, the legislative authority of the Republic is vested in the Parliament, composed of the Sejm and the Senate.
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- TRADE RELATIONS
Poland has growing potential for Australia's commercial interests.
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Top Business Risks
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government. For more information, go to the AusNCP website.
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a voluntary mechanism which promotes and supports improved governance in resource-rich countries through the full publication and verification of company payments and government revenues from oil, gas, and mining.
The EITI is supported by governments, industry, and non-government organisations around the world. The Australian Government supports the EITI and encourages Australian companies operating internationally to comply with its recommendations.
Bilateral agreements
Australia has social security agreements with several countries that address the issue of 'double super coverage' for employees sent to work overseas. To take advantage of these agreements, Australian employers sending employees overseas to work must apply to the Tax Office for a Certificate of coverage.
For more details, please visit the Australian Taxation Office website.