Developing business in the EU
Our CETA Solutions package is offered in cooperation with some of Europe’s leading law firms. It provides support to companies planning to enter the EU market.
We provide practical knowledge and direct support to allow you to start business in the EU while keeping your costs under control.
Our CETA Solutions package is delivered by experts who guide you through each step of expanding your business into a new market. We also offer legal and tax support when to those starting business in Poland or other EU countries. We advise at every stage of incorporating, running and expanding your business.
CETA Solutions for business
Our CETA Solutions package helps you to start business in EU countries. The package of services provides practical knowledge and reliable support at every stage of your business project. Given the significant increases in tariffs imposed by the US on Canada and the EU, it has become imperative to improve business links with Canada.
- Registering your business
- Determining the optimal form for conducting business
- Ensuring compliance with tax regulations
- Helping with registrations and permit applications (industry-specific)
- Designing the most effective corporate tax structures and financing models
- Running your business
- Comprehensive legal and tax advice, including representation and litigation if required
- Assisting with applications for state aid (inc. EU subsidies and tax relief)
- Advising on labour law, including employee pension schemes
Stages of cooperation
Business needs analysis
Designing solutions which reflect the requirements of conducting business on the European market.
Identifying customs classifications in line with CETA
Optimizing import and export processes in compliance with CETA regulations.
Assessing legal and regulatory requirements
Ensuring compliance with EU market standards.
Selecting the appropriate business type
Optimizing how you conduct business in the EU.
Incorporating your business and organizing its registered office
Enabling you to start business quickly.
Advising on immigration law
Efficient and secure employment of key team members.
Registering with the tax authorities and optimizing your tax structure
Maximizing the available tax benefits in the EU.
Why choose Poland as a gateway to the EU?
- Geographical location – Poland connects Western and Eastern Europe
- Investor-friendly, business-friendly environment
- Availability of skilled workers – Poland offers a multilingual, skilled workforce
- EU co-financed road and rail infrastructure
- Political stability ensured by EU and NATO membership
- Tax relief and governmental programmes to support innovation
- CETA
Why choose our CETA Solutions package?
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Experience you can rely on
SSW is a law and tax firm with an established market position. It was founded in 2009 as SSW Law & Tax, and today we are one of Poland’s leading law firms. We have a constantly-expanding team which effectively helps entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals.
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One-stop-shop
Our legal and tax advisory services are the core of our business, but in line with our ‘Law & Beyond’ motto, we also offer additional, complementary services. Our experts — lawyers, tax advisors, financial specialists and analysts — help companies to achieve success by combining knowledge from various fields.
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A Polish company with a global reach
We work with selected law firms around the world to provide solutions tailored to the specifics of local markets. Our team comprises over 120 experts and speaks 10 languages (including English, German, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Japanese and Mandarin), to ensure that we can offer comprehensive advice in numerous jurisdictions within Europe and Asia.
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International efficiency
We aim to ensure smooth cooperation with foreign advisors and to improve the efficiency of your business activities in international jurisdictions. Our experts and native speakers can overcome any language and cultural barriers to ensure that we provide solutions that are perfectly tailored to the realities of your business.
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Client trust
Our work is highlighted in international rankings such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, IFLR1000, World Tax, and Lexology Mergermarket. Clients appreciate our professionalism, effectiveness, and innovative approach to complex legal challenges.
FAQ
What is CETA?
The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement is the first commercial trade agreement concluded between the European Union and Canada.
What are the benefits of CETA?
CETA provides Canada with favourable conditions for accessing the European market, including in Poland, via simplified customs procedures which stimulate trade in goods and services. Thanks to CETA, 98% of goods are traded duty-free, and the remainder are subject to progressively reducing customs duties.
CETA also makes it easier for EU companies to participate in Canadian tenders for the supply of goods and services, both at the federal level and in provinces and municipalities. This is a unique opportunity which countries outside the CETA agreement do not enjoy.
Furthermore, the EU and Canada have agreed to mutually recognize conformity assessment certificates for products such as electrical appliances, electronic and radio equipment, toys and measuring devices. As a result, products which are destined for the Canadian market can be certified in Poland, which greatly simplifies the process of introducing products onto the Canadian market.
When did CETA enter into force?
On 30 October 2016, the Council of the EU decided to sign the CETA agreement and to implement it on a provisional basis prior to its ratification by all Member States. Although CETA has still not been ratified by some EU member states (including Poland), its provisional application mechanism allows most of its provisions to be relied upon prior to ratification. After the European Parliament approved CETA on 15 February 2017 and following an exchange of notifications with Canada, most of the its provisions entered into force on 21 September 2017.
More information about CETA can be found here: EU-Canada Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement.
