Just a few years ago, expanding into foreign markets was a dream reserved for large corporations. Today, more and more Polish companies from a range of industries are successfully growing their business in the United Kingdom.
According to the latest report prepared by Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, the British Embassy and Money.pl, the value of Polish investments in the UK has already reached PLN 10.5 billion.
And, as the authors of the report stress - "there are no traps".
🔹 Why has Britain become a second home for Polish companies?
After Brexit, many business owners expected difficulties. The opposite happened - the United Kingdom has opened up more widely than ever before.
According to the data, the UK's share in the foreign investments of Polish companies has risen to 6.4%, which means that more and more business owners from Poland see stability and real opportunities for growth in this market.
The British legal environment is supportive of enterprise - for small businesses and large players alike. There are no unpredictable tax interpretations, bureaucratic mazes or rules changed from month to month.
As the British Ambassador to Poland put it, "companies are treated in the same way as British ones - there are no traps".
🌍 Success stories of Polish brands in the UK
A good example is the Fakro Group, which set up operations in the United Kingdom and gained credibility across European markets as a result.
It is not an exception - more and more manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce, IT and service companies are moving part of their operations to the UK in order to gain prestige and simplify tax compliance.
The United Kingdom is attractive not only because of its language and business culture, but above all thanks to:
- a transparent tax system,
- simple company registration rules,
- easy access to business accounts and financing,
- and a well-developed market for outsourcing services.
All this means that the UK is today one of the most friendly destinations for Polish business.
⚙️ Is it really that simple?
From a business owner's perspective - yes, but as always the devil is in the detail.
The United Kingdom offers huge opportunities, but before making a decision it is worth clarifying a few key issues:
- Tax residency – where you actually pay tax and how to avoid double taxation.
- Business structure – a Ltd company, a partnership, or perhaps a branch of a Polish company?
- Financial flows – how to withdraw funds lawfully, and how to use a business account (e.g. Wise), business cards and dividends.
- Compliance and data protection – the UK has its own data protection rules (UK GDPR), which must be implemented, especially when providing services online.
A well-chosen solution can not only increase legal certainty, but also significantly reduce your tax burden.
🧭 What does this mean for Polish business owners?
For many companies in Poland that feel the domestic tax system and bureaucracy are starting to hold back growth, the United Kingdom is a natural direction for expansion.
Especially since registering a Ltd company takes only a few days, and bookkeeping and reporting to HMRC can be fully automated.
In practice, more and more Polish companies are moving their accounting centres, subsidiaries or product brands to the UK in order to:
- operate internationally,
- attract customers from the West,
- and at the same time benefit from a predictable tax system.
🧩 How does Global Tax Partners support companies entering the UK market?
At Global Tax Partners we combine Polish experience with British practice.
We help with:
- registering Ltd companies and business accounts in the UK,
- determining and optimising tax residency,
- full bookkeeping compliant with HMRC requirements,
- and advice on financial flows between Poland and the United Kingdom.
This allows business owners to focus on growing their company - rather than on the intricacies of tax law.
☕ Summary
Polish companies have already conquered the United Kingdom - now it is time to join them knowingly and without risk.
Because, contrary to appearances, there really are no traps in the UK.
What you will find instead are clear rules, fair principles and an open market that appreciates professionalism.
👉 Planning to expand or want to register a company in the UK? Contact our team!
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