The business visa to
Poland allows Kenyans to travel for the purpose of setting up business, or
having a business meeting. To apply for a
business visa to Poland, the applicant must submit a business invitation from
Polish partners to prove the business purpose of the trip. The business
invitation should mention establishing contacts with partners (business
meetings, negotiations, signing contracts, purchasing goods and services),
opening a business, developing business ties or relations with companies or
partners. When setting up a business in Poland, you must do the following: - You
must prepare Articles of Association for business registration. These documents must
include information like business name, business activities and minimum share
capital (PLN 5,000 for an LLC). - The most
important step in the registration process is entry into the National Court
Register. After registering at the Polish court, REGON (Statistical) and NIP
(tax identification) numbers will be issued to you. - As
a new business, you must register to the Social Insurance Institution in order
to make social insurance payments. - You must open an in-country account. - You are required to file an
application to register as a VAT payer. If you have previously been in business with the company you are meeting up with, proof of this is required. According to Polish
business etiquette, gifts are given at the beginning of a relationship,
especially when contracts are made for the first time. You should give a gift as a good-nature offer. Here are some few tips while attending a business meeting in Poland: - L earn some basic Polish phrases for smoother communication.
- Avoid talks about politics and religion in general, except they
are brought up first.
- Avoid speaking with your hands in your
pockets - it is considered rude in Poland.
- Also d on’t sit with one ankle resting on the
other knee. Original copy of memorandum and an article of association of the Polish company should be submitted. Trade license of the company should also be provided. Proof of clean criminal record should be presented. Kenyans are expected to exit the country at the expiry of their visa.