Two independent tests — the company and the applicant
The law requires confirming both the company’s financials and the applicant’s personal income at the same time — the company’s income does not count toward the second test.
What the process consists of
Beyond financial performance, there are administrative fees for the permit itself.
How the process runs
A good fit if
A poor fit if
Who runs this programme
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Frequent questions
Why isn’t an exact figure shown for a specific voivodeship?
Because the threshold is officially set regionally — the President of GUS publishes average salary separately by voivodeship, and the exact 12x figure depends on where the company is registered. The national average (Q1 2026: PLN9,278.08/mo) is shown as a reference, not a single nationwide figure.
Can company income be used as the applicant’s personal income?
No — this is a common mistake in applications. The law clearly separates the company-income test from the applicant’s personal-income test; business income is not recognised as the owner’s or director’s personal income.
Which is better — the income test or hiring employees?
Depends on the business stage: hiring 2 full-time employees on indefinite contracts replaces the income test entirely — this can be simpler for new companies with no revenue history from the past year.
What is the 2026 personal minimum?
PLN1,010/mo net if the applicant lives alone, or PLN823/mo per family member — this figure is nationwide, unlike the regional company-income test.
How long is the residence permit valid?
Up to 3 years, with renewal available while business performance is maintained.
Who publishes the average salary used for the calculation?
The President of Poland’s Central Statistical Office (GUS) — via official announcements (obwieszczenia), referenced by the business-residence law.
Sources
Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 27 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.