Payroll for expatriate employees in Poland: a complete guide for French companies

Poland has become one of Central Europe's most dynamic economies, hosting many French companies in industry, automotive, logistics, technology and shared service centres.

Why grow your business in Poland?

Main sectors: automotive industry, manufacturing, aerospace, shared service centres (SSC), IT, cybersecurity, electronics, logistics, e-commerce, renewable energy, construction, pharmaceuticals, agri-food, consulting.

Which status should you choose?

Secondment — as Poland is an EU member, European regulations allow, under certain conditions, the employee to remain under French social security during a temporary assignment.

Expatriation — when the assignment becomes long-term, the employee generally falls under the Polish social security scheme.

Local hire — facilitates local HR organisation for lasting set-ups.

Taxation

Taxation depends on the employee's tax residence, length of stay in Poland, the France–Poland tax treaty, place of work and remuneration terms.

Key figures

Capital: Warsaw. Currency: Złoty (PLN). EU member, outside the eurozone.

Frequently asked questions

Can an employee be seconded to Poland? Yes, European regulations allow, under certain conditions, the employee to remain under French social security.


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