Poland is a garden of nature and a treasure trove of cultural riches. A democracy located in the middle of Europe, inhabited by a friendly, hospitable people building a modern economy, yet cherishing their heritage dearly. As a member of the European Union and the NATO Alliance, Poland plays an active part in the development of European integration.

With a stable democracy and robust economy- Poland is rapidly creating new job opportunities for skilled professionals, resulting into high quality of life for individuals. Professions such as, doctors, pharmacists, architects, IT specialists, accountants, economists, engineers, cooks, product specialist and many other have a huge demand in European Labor Market.

The Republic of Poland is a country situated in Central Europe. As a country located at the heart of Europe, we follow the rule "the more, the merrier". In the south, the country shares border with the Czech Republic and Slovakia. To the East with Belarus, Ukraine, Russia and Lithuania. And in the West, it is Germany. The country has access to the Baltic Sea in the north and is surrounded by mountains (Tatry, Bieszczady, Karpaty) in the south.

When deciding where to live in Poland, many factors are in the eye of the beholder. What about affordable housing, low cost of living, access to well-paying jobs, good schools for your children, and quality healthcare. Other aspects may include proximity to family, climate, politics and opportunities.

Poland is quite a large country with a lot of diversity in scenery, opportunities and quality of life.
It's been a while since Poland became a member of the European Union (2004), United Nations (1945), NATO (1999) and dozens of other international organisations.

The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometers (9th largest country in Europe) with a population of over 38.5 million people. After joining the European Union the currency was not changed from Polish Zloty (PLN) to Euro and not to add any additional official languages (Polish is the only one). It's no secret that living in Poland is much cheaper compared to other European countries. Affordable prices of food, rent and entertainment are usually one of the main reasons why people choose Poland to be their home. At the same time, if you are thinking of moving to Poland you should take into consideration that you may earn considerably less than you used to. The great majority of Polish people are Christians (probably this is why Christmas is so popular here) - 86.7% belong to the Roman Catholic Church. There are even a Catholic TV channel and a Catholic radio station.

As the ninth-largest economy in Europe, Poland has a business-friendly reputation, and working in Poland is becoming more and more popular. Read on to learn more about business life in the country, its tax and social security systems, as well as the many different career options for expats in Poland.

When making plans to work in Poland, you should look into the country's main industries. These include machine building, iron and steel, coal mining, chemicals, shipbuilding, food processing, glass, and textiles.

In Poland, citizens and residents are required to pay income tax. The top personal income rate in 2018 was levied at 85,528 PLN per year and amounts to 32% of your yearly income.

The country's social security system covers sickness, parental leave, old age, and accident insurance. Employers and employees are required to contribute to the system.

Business relationships in Poland tend to be formal, titles are considered prestigious and should be used to address your business partner.

A Growing Economy
Since the fall of Poland's communist government, the country has made an impressive transition from a centrally planned economy to a capitalist market economy. The membership in the European Union supported this development: between 2014 and 2017 alone, over half of national public investment came from the EU. Today, Poland is one of the biggest and fastest growing economies in Europe. The country has recorded steady economic growth since 1990 and was the only EU country to avoid recession in 2007/8. However, some economic forecasts predict that growth will slow down within the next couple of years.

When you make plans for working in Poland, there are certain industries and key sectors you should look into. The country's main industries include machine building, iron and steel, coal mining, chemicals, shipbuilding, agriculture, food processing, glass, and textiles. However, the majority of the work force is employed in the services sector. The percentage of service employees in Poland has indeed increased in the last ten years. According to the European Structural and Investment Funds report, key areas of investment will continue to be infrastructure, education, research and innovation.

Poland has proven its economic resilience and stability repeatedly and has successfully become one of the most attractive markets in the European Union. A large domestic market and an educated and professional workforce, as well as the special Free Zones, are just some of the characteristics that make the country so attractive for foreign entrepreneurs.

Why Poland?
Poland is a country in Eastern Europe located on the Baltic Sea. Relocating here will open your eyes to diverse cultures that influenced it from long years of invasion by Russia and Germany. In 1990, Poland became an independent country and finally opened its curtains for the world to witness its beauty. As you walk the city centre, you will find yourself surrounded by magnificent bodies of water and vast luscious green plains on the north.

• European Country
• Cost of living is low
• Relative health and fast growing economy
• Existing and new properties are available for purchse