Publication date: 26.06.2024
Peculiarities of taxation when working for a Polish company from Ukraine
Introduction
With the development of remote work and international cooperation, more and more Ukrainians are getting the opportunity to work for foreign companies, in particular Polish ones. However, this raises a number of questions regarding income taxation, which can create significant problems for employees. In this article, we will consider how lawyers and attorneys of Legal Marketplace Consultant LLC helped five Ukrainian clients solve problems related to taxation when working for Polish companies.
Legal analysis of the situation: Example 1
Client: Olga - IT specialist
Olga worked for a Polish IT company remotely from Ukraine, but faced the problem of double taxation of her income in two countries.
Analysis of the situation by a lawyer
The lawyer conducted a detailed analysis of Olga's legal documents and tax obligations in Ukraine and Poland. It was found that there is an agreement between Ukraine and Poland on the avoidance of double taxation, which was not taken into account during the initial submission of declarations.
Legal opinion
The lawyer prepared a legal opinion in which he described in detail the provisions of the agreement between the countries and explained how Olga could avoid double taxation. This allowed her to submit tax returns correctly and reduce her tax burden.
Writing a lawyer's request: Example 2
Client: Serhii - consultant
Serhiy advised Polish companies, but had questions about the correct taxation of his income and obtaining relevant certificates from the Polish tax authorities.
Analysis of the situation by a lawyer
The lawyer analyzed Serhiy's documents, including contracts with Polish companies and tax returns. It was found that Serhiy needs to receive confirmation from the Polish tax authorities in order to submit to the Ukrainian tax authorities.
Writing a lawyer request
The lawyer prepared a lawyer's request to the Polish tax authorities in order to obtain confirmation of the payment of taxes by Serhiy in Poland. The request was made in accordance with the requirements of international tax legislation.
Lawyer's opinion
On the basis of the received answer, the lawyer prepared an opinion in which he indicated the necessary steps for obtaining certificates and submitting them to the Ukrainian tax authorities, which allowed Serhiy to avoid double taxation.
Legal analysis of the situation: Example 3
Client: Iryna is a freelancer
Iryna performed projects for Polish customers, but did not know how to properly file her income to avoid tax problems.
Legal analysis
The lawyer conducted a detailed legal analysis of Iryna's situation, including the study of her contracts with Polish customers and tax obligations in Ukraine.
Legal opinion
The lawyer prepared a legal opinion in which he explained how Iryna should declare her income in Ukraine and Poland, taking into account the provisions of the agreement on the avoidance of double taxation. This helped Iryna to file her tax returns correctly and avoid fines.
Legal audit: Example 4
Client: Andriy - manager
Andriy worked for a Polish company, but received his salary on an account in a Ukrainian bank, which raised questions about correct taxation.
Audit by a lawyer
The lawyer conducted a legal audit of Andrii's documents, including his employment contract and bank statements. It was found that Andrii did not take into account some aspects of international tax legislation.
Legal opinion
The lawyer provided a written consultation in which he described in detail the necessary steps for the correct taxation of Andrii's income. The consultation included information on how to avoid double taxation and how to file tax returns correctly.
Written consultation of a lawyer: Example 5
Client: Mykhailo is a designer
Mykhailo worked for a Polish company, but did not know how to correctly account for his income for tax reporting in Ukraine and Poland.
Legal analysis
The lawyer analyzed Mykhailo's situation, including his income and tax obligations in both countries.
written consultation with a lawyer , conclusion of a lawyer
The lawyer prepared a written consultation in which he described in detail how Mykhailo should declare his income in Ukraine and Poland, taking into account the provisions of the agreement on the avoidance of double taxation. The consultation included advice on filing tax returns and avoiding double taxation.
The importance of timely legal assistance
The example of client Volodymyr, who tried to deal with the taxation of his income on his own, but received a fine due to incorrect document preparation, shows how important it is to seek professional legal help in a timely manner. Thanks to our lawyers, Volodymyr was able to correct his mistakes and avoid further fines.
Legal analysis of the situation
During the initial review of Volodymyr's situation, it was found that he did not take into account some important legal nuances, which led to fines. Our lawyers analyzed all aspects of his case in detail.
Legal opinion
Lawyers prepared legal documents and a conclusion in which the main errors in Volodymyr's documentation were pointed out and concrete solutions were proposed for their correction. This allowed Volodymyr to correctly prepare documents and re-submit an application for correct taxation.
Legal audit, lawyer's opinion
A legal audit was conducted to ensure full compliance of Volodymyr's documents with Polish and Ukrainian legislation. This helped to avoid repeated mistakes and increased the chances of a successful resolution of tax issues.
Lawyer's opinion, Legal conclusion
Based on the results of the audit, the lawyer provided a detailed written opinion, which described the necessary steps for the further process of submitting documents.
Conclusion
Taxation when working for a Polish company from Ukraine is a complex process that requires detailed legal analysis and professional support. "Legal Marketplace Consultant" LLC is ready to provide assistance at every stage of this process.
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