Ready-made companies in Poland
Shelf companies in Poland are legal entities that have been incorporated but have not yet performed any commercial activities. They can be purchased by
foreign investors who want to shorten the time for company incorporation. This is a preferred method for
starting a business in Poland because the business activities can be commenced right away.
This
type of corporate entity can also be used to purchase real estate or apply for certain licenses and credits. Owners who will want to change the
Polish company structure after purchasing a
ready-made company will still have to register the changes with the Polish Trade Registry.
The advantages of a shelf company in Poland
The
advantages of a shelf company in Poland include a significantly shorter time before being able to begin the commercial activity,
creditworthiness and a safe and
clean background for the company. However, investors who choose to purchase this type of company are advised to perform a company due diligence procedure, just like when purchasing an existing
Polish company. The verification is necessary to make sure that the company is indeed free of any liabilities and has no financial debts.
Investors who
buy a ready-made Polish company have the freedom to change the company name after the transfer is complete. Other changes are also possible like designating new company representatives or adding new or additional objects of activity for the company. According to the
Polish Commercial Companies Code, the new company owner must registered these changes within 7 days.
Buying a shelf company in Poland
When
opening a new company in Poland, the founders need to provide certain incorporation documents and notarized copies. This is also applicable for
shelf companies. The new owner will have to submit a series of required documents so that the company can be fully transferred.
The company’s Articles of Association will be amended to include information about the new shareholders and the management board. A Share Transfer Agreement is drawn up and notarized in order to perform the registration of the share transfer in the shelf company. A formal registration with the Trade Register will take place after all the documents are prepared.
After the transfer of shares in complete, the
Polish shelf company can begin its commercial activities. The new company owners should also make all the necessary arrangements to take control over
the company’s bank accounts. A
shelf company in Poland is typically provided with a REGON number and a
VAT registration.
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