The document was signed by Tadeusz Kościński, Minister of Finance, Grzegorz Puda, Minister of Funds and Regional Policy, Krzysztof Drynda, Chairman of the Management Board of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), and Grzegorz Słomkowski, PAIH board member. The agreement concluded between the ministries on the exchange of knowledge and information is aimed at attracting new foreign investors to the territory of the Republic of Poland.
The good results of our economy and a wide range of support instruments make us an attractive place for investors. Along with the Polish Tax Deal, we offer entrepreneurs further tax relief and incentives, including supporting innovation. Joint actions will allow us to strengthen the position of Poland even more as a place worth investing in, indicated the Minister of Finance Tadeusz Kościński.
The purpose of the declaration of mutual cooperation is to provide quick and comprehensive information for entrepreneurs, strengthen the investment climate and promote Poland as a good place to locate investments.
For investors, the result of cooperation between the Minister of Funds and Regional Policy, the Minister of Finance and the Polish Investment and Trade Agency will be professional knowledge about the current sources of financing for investments from EU funds. Joint action will facilitate contact of investors with national institutions participating in the implementation of the new programs - says Grzegorz Puda, Minister of Funds and Regional Policy.
The cooperation between the Ministry of Finance, MFiPR and PAIH is a response to the needs of investors regarding access to information on the conditions for doing business in Poland in the field of tax law and possible forms of support.
Taking care of investments, investors and the favourable climate for them is inscribed in the DNA of our agency. That is why I am very pleased with the agreement signed today. I am convinced that thanks to it PAIH’s cooperation with the Ministry of Finance and the National Revenue Administration as well as the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy will be able to rise to a new and better level, which will bring tangible benefits not only to the agency itself, but above all to those who want and will invest in Poland and, consequently, the entire Polish economy - stresses PAIH’s Chairman, Krzysztof Drynda.
Institutions that signed the Declaration will support entrepreneurs and identify investment barriers. The effect of joint activities will be the improvement of the investment process.
The declaration of cooperation is another step towards improving the quality of service for investors who expect comprehensive information and appropriate support. We put our clients in the spotlight and build partnership relations between the tax administration and business - added Anna Chałupa, Deputy Head of KAS.
The effect of the agreement concluded between the ministries will be the exchange of experiences and analyses between institutions, as well as joint activities in the area of promotion and information . More and more often it is observed that efficient communication, both on the investor-administration line, as well as the exchange of information between ministries is of great importance. Therefore, the provision of quick and comprehensive information from public administration may be decisive for locating investments in Poland.
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About the Polish Investment and Trade Agency
The Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) is an advisory institution that is part of the Polish Development Fund Group (PFR). It is the first point of contact for exporters and investors. It operates both in Poland and through a network of its offices around the world. It strengthens the recognition of Polish brands on international markets, promotes domestic products and services as well as technological solutions made in Poland. The agency helps entrepreneurs choose their optimal expansion path abroad. It also supports the inflow of direct foreign investments to Poland and the implementation of Polish investments in the country. PAIH cooperates with the public sector and regional partners, offering, among other things: training, audit and promotion of investment properties, cooperation in the organization of business missions and communication support in the implementation of joint projects.