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Business Residence Permit in Poland
We help foreign entrepreneurs and company owners prepare a strong residence permit application based on real business activity in Poland.
Company owners | Board members | Real business activity | Full document support
What Is a Business Residence Permit?
A business residence permit in Poland is a temporary residence permit for foreigners whose main purpose of stay in Poland is conducting business activity. This route is suitable for company owners, board members and entrepreneurs who actively manage or develop a business in Poland.
Who Is It For?
Company Owners
Foreigners who own shares in a Polish company and actively manage the business.
Board Members
Foreigners appointed to the management board of a Polish company.
Entrepreneurs
Business founders building real commercial activity in Poland.
Family Relocation
Business owners who want to relocate with family members after establishing a legal basis.
Foreigners who own shares in a Polish company and actively manage the business.
Board Members
Foreigners appointed to the management board of a Polish company.
Entrepreneurs
Business founders building real commercial activity in Poland.
Family Relocation
Business owners who want to relocate with family members after establishing a legal basis.
Key Requirements
The company must show real business activity or economic potential in Poland.
Properly registered Polish company and corporate documents.
Contracts, invoices, clients, operations, investments or a clear business plan.
Stable income and ability to cover living costs in Poland.
Business impact such as revenue, employment, investment or contribution to the Polish economy.
Valid health insurance covering stay in Poland.
Application must be submitted during legal stay in Poland.
Opening a company alone does not automatically guarantee a residence permit.
Polish authorities analyse whether the business is real, active and economically justified. That is why we first review your business model, company documents and immigration situation before preparing the application.
Polish authorities analyse whether the business is real, active and economically justified. That is why we first review your business model, company documents and immigration situation before preparing the application.
We Are Fully Licensed Service Provider
Residence Angels is officially registered as a Polish Corporate Service Provider.
How We Help
Eligibility analysis
We check whether your company and personal situation can support a business residence permit.
Business documentation
We help prepare contracts, invoices, business plans, company documents and supporting evidence.
Application preparation
We prepare the residence permit application and required attachments.
Case support
We guide you through the process and respond to official requests from the immigration office.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Registering a company alone does not automatically qualify you for a business residence permit. Polish immigration authorities evaluate whether the company conducts genuine business activity and contributes to the Polish economy. Every application is assessed individually.
No. Company ownership is only one element of the assessment. Authorities analyse the company's financial performance, business activity, investment, employment and future development before issuing a residence permit.
Yes. Chinese citizens may apply for a business residence permit if they legally conduct business in Poland and meet the immigration requirements. We assist Chinese entrepreneurs throughout the entire process, from company formation to residence permit application.
The required documents depend on your case, but typically include:
- Passport
- Company registration documents
- Shareholder or board appointment documents
- Financial statements
- Corporate tax returns
- Evidence of business activity
- Contracts and invoices
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Other documents requested by the immigration office
Yes. In most cases the company should demonstrate approximately 110,000 PLN of annual net profit, or alternatively create jobs, including employment for Polish citizens. The immigration authorities focus on the actual economic benefit of the business rather than its turnover. High revenue alone does not guarantee approval if the company is not profitable.
Yes. A newly registered company may qualify, but it must begin genuine business activity shortly after incorporation. Authorities expect to see real operations, clients, contracts, investments or other evidence that the business is actively developing.
Processing times vary depending on the regional immigration office. Due to high demand, business residence permit applications currently take approximately 1 to 2 years in many regions of Poland.
Yes. In many cases, your spouse and children may apply for residence permits together with you or through family reunification procedures after your legal basis of stay has been established. We assist families throughout the entire relocation process.
Processing times vary depending on the regional immigration office where the application is submitted. Due to high demand, business residence permit applications currently take approximately 1 to 2 years in many parts of Poland. During this period, applicants who submit a complete application while staying legally in Poland generally retain legal stay until a final decision is issued. We monitor the case, respond to requests from the authorities and support clients throughout the entire process.
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