How Ukrainians in Poland Can Avoid Double Taxation in 2026
In Poland, tax authorities increasingly impose tax debts on Ukrainians working for Ukrainian companies while residing abroad. Lawyers remind us that after 183 days of staying in Poland, there may be tax obligations even for those already paying taxes in Ukraine. This is reported by inPoland.
When Ukrainians Become Tax Residents of Poland
According to Polish law, a tax resident is considered a person who:
has been in Poland for more than 183 days a year;
or has a center of vital interests in Poland – housing, family, children in school, or main source of income.
Even one of these conditions can become the basis for taxing all income in Poland, including salary from a Ukrainian employer.
Lawyers note that many Ukrainians mistakenly believe that if taxes are paid in Ukraine, the Polish PIT does not concern them.
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How to Avoid Double Taxation
There is an agreement between Poland and Ukraine to avoid double taxation. It allows for considering already paid taxes; however, this mechanism does not work automatically.
To avoid problems, it is necessary to:
correctly declare income in Poland;
report taxes paid in Ukraine;
consider your tax status and length of stay.
Experts warn that ignoring these rules can lead to tax debts, penalties, and even criminal liability.
Polish tax authorities may also analyze bank accounts, sources of income, and the actual place of residence of a person.
Earlier, we reported which categories of workers most often lost their jobs in Poland in 2026.
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