Poland has proven to be a very attractive location for U.S. investors. We estimate that more than 350 U.S. firms now have offices, factories, subsidiaries or joint ventures operating in Poland. Poland is drawing billions of dollars in new investment every year as U.S. and other foreign firms seek to take advantage of Poland's large population and location in the heart of Europe. As a NATO and European Union member, Poland has a proven record of political stability and commitment to free market principles. There is a broad concensus across political lines that welcomes foreign direct investment, and the government offers many incentives to attract new firms that can bring capital, technology and jobs to Poland.

Leading Sectors for U.S. Exporter and Investment

Automobile Parts and Components
Defense
Computer Services
Computer Software
Computers and Peripherals
Construction Materials and Equipment
Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment
Plastic Processing
Travel and Tourism Services
Cosmetics

For more details on the Leading Sectors for U.S. Exporter and Investment please refer to our Country Commercial Guide 2009.

Quick Facts

Capital: Warsaw
Total Area: 322,500 sq km (shares borders with Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belorussia, Lithuania, and Russia)
Population: 38 million
Life Expectancy: 69 years for men, 78 years for women
Government Type: Parliamentary Democracy
Currency: 1 USD = 2.5 zloty
GDP: 5,4% per capita in 2004, 5,1% in 2005 (estimated)
Exports I-III 2006: 23814,2 mln USD
Imports I-III 2006: 26305,0 mln USD
FDI 2005: 7 724 mln USD
Natural Resources: hard and brown coal, copper, zinc, lead, sulphur, rock salt and construction minerals

Poland: Market Brief, Webcast & Movie

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Business Service Providers (BSP)

Poland's business infrastructure is well developed. There are many firms throughout the country offering professional services to foreign and domestic firms alike. This section of our web site gives access to our Business Service Providers network, an experienced group of firms that offer useful services for U.S. exporters and investors interested in Poland.
Click here to explore our BSP on-line database.

European Union Standards, Regulations and Certification Requirements

Click http://www.buyusa.gov/europeanunion/standards.html to be redirected to the "Standards Page" on the web site of U.S. Mission to the European Union which lists a lot of useful links to resources of information in this field.

Export Invoice Guidance

Please see the documents attached below for instructions and an invoice sample.

Export Invoice Instructions
Export Invoice Sample

U.S. Business Presence in Poland

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Upcoming Public Holidays in Poland

January 1 (Thu): New Year's Day
April 12-13 (Sun & Mon): Easter Sunday and Monday
May 1 (Fri): Labor Day
May 3 (Sun): Constitution Day
Jun 11 (Thu): Corpus Christi
August 14 (Fri): Assumption of Virgin Mary, Polish Army Day
November 1 (Sun): All Saints' Day
November 11 (Wed): National Independence Day
December 25, 26 (Fri & Set): Christmas
January 1, 2010 (Fri)

Travelling to Poland

Click here to be redirected to the web site of U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs.