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TORINO, 9-10.10.2009

Living and working in Poland. Katarzyna Kawka-Kopeć EURES Adviser. TORINO, 9-10.10.2009. Entry into Poland. A European Union (EU) citizen  may enter the territory of Poland on the basis of a valid travel document or another document confirming his/her identity and citizenship.

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TORINO, 9-10.10.2009

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  1. Living and working in Poland Katarzyna Kawka-Kopeć EURES Adviser TORINO, 9-10.10.2009

  2. Entry into Poland A European Union (EU) citizen may enter the territory of Poland on the basis of a valid travel document or another document confirming his/her identity and citizenship. If an EU citizen remains in the territory of Poland for more than three months he/she is required to register his/her residence, and a family member who is not an EU citizen is required to obtain an EU citizen's family member's residency card. More information:www.udsc.gov.pl - Office for Aliens

  3. Residing in Poland for more than 3 months An EU citizen may remain in Poland for a period longer than three months if: 1 is an employee or self-employed, 2. is covered by general health insurance or is entitled to health care benefits on the basis of regulations on the coordination of social insurance systems, and has sufficient funds to support himself/herself and family members in Poland, 3. is a student or undergoes job training 4. is the spouse of a Polish citizen.

  4. POLAND in Europe

  5. Administrative division Baltic Sea Russia Gdańsk POMORSKIE Lithuania Olsztyn PODLASKIE WARMIŃSKO-MAZURSKIE Szczecin KUJAWSKO-POMORSKIE ZACHODNIOPOMORSKIE Toruń Białystok MAZOWIECKIE Germany LUBUSKIE Bielarus Poznań Warszawa LUBELSKIE WIELKOPOLSKIE Zielona Góra Łódź ŁÓDZKIE DOLNOŚLĄSKIE Lublin Kielce Wrocław ŚWIĘTOKRZYSKIE Opole Ukraine Katowice OPOLSKIE ŚLĄSKIE Rzeszów Kraków MAŁOPOLSKIE Czech Republic PODKARPACKIE Slovakia

  6. General information • Full country name: Republic of Poland; • Member of UE: 1 May 2004 • Political system: paliamentary democracy – two chamber parliament • Population: 38.1 million; • Capital city:Warszawa (Warsaw) – population 1.7 million; • Official language: Polish; • Currency: 1 Zloty (PLN) = 100 Groszy, 1 EUR approx. 4,17 PLN (15.09.2009); • Time: GMT+1h;

  7. General information • Nationalities: 98.5% Polish, 0.6% Ukrainians, 0.5% Germans, 0.4% others; • Religion: 90.7% Roman Catholics, 1.4% Russian Orthodox, 7.9% other • The biggest cities: Warszawa,Łódź, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk, Szczecin, Bydgoszcz, Białystok (listed according to the number of inhabitants); • Climate: Moderate. • the average summer temp. are 16,5°C - 20°C • the average winter temp. are -6°C - 0 °C

  8. General information • Public Holidays: • 1January: New Year’s Day, • Easter Sunday and Monday (first Sunday after the first spring full moon), • 1 May: Labour Day, • 3 May: Constitution Day, • Corpus Christi: (Thursday of the ninth week after Easter), • 15 August: Assumption of Virgin Mary, Polish Army Day, • 1 November: All Saints’ Day, • 11 November: National Independence Day, • 25,26 December: Christmas.

  9. Main economic indicators • The average gross monthly pay in January 2009 • 3361,90PLN= 810 EUR • The lowest gross monthly pay in 2009 • 1276 PLN = 275 EUR Currency –thePolish zloty (PLN)€1 buys PLN 4.15 (16.09.2009)

  10. Labour market situation Unemployment rate in July 2009 10,8 %Employment rate in 2nd quarter 50,1% Unemployment benefit PLN 575 = € 138

  11. Labour market situationas of the end of July 2009 GENERAL DISTRIBUTION – REGISTERED UNEMPLOYED 52,7%- WOMEN 43,6%- RURAL RESIDENTS 22,3%- POSSESSING BENEFITS RIGHTS 22,0%- UNEMPLOYED AGED 18-24

  12. LABOUR MARKET SITUATIONas of the end of July 2009 28,1% - UNEMPLOYED NOT QUALIFIED 20,4% - 50 YEARS AND MORE 41,8% - LONG – TERM UNEMPLOYED ( OVER 12 MONTHS DURING LAST 2 YEARS)

  13. LABOUR MARKET SITUATIONas of the end of July 2009

  14. LABOUR MARKET SITUATIONas of the end of July 2009

  15. Unemployment rate in EU/EEA

  16. UNEMPLOYMENT RATE BY VOIVODSHIPS (REGIONS)JULY 2009 (POLAND 10,8%)

  17. Labour market situationShortages of labour force refers to the following professions: • Qualified physical workers: • - electricians • - carpenters • - joiners • - bricklayers • - plumbers • - welders Project managers Sales representatives

  18. Labour market situationSurpluses of labour force refers to the following professions: Salesmen Economic assistant Tailor Welder Cook Locksmith Unskilled workers

  19. Job search • The Public Employment Services – Local and Regional Labour Officers (EURES adviser, assistant); • www.eures.praca.gov.pl • www.eures.europa.euwww.psz.praca.gov.plwww.epuls.praca.gov.pl • Private agencies (check the legality!);www.kraz.praca.gov.pl • Local newspapers • www.gazetapraca.pl

  20. Job search • Labour Offices • 16 Regional (Voivodship) Labour Offices • 338 Local Labour Offices • Vocational courses, on-the-job training, CVs, Cover Letters, job-psychologist and advisers help • Free registration • www.epuls.praca.gov.pl

  21. Some portal websites are provided below: www.praca.interia.pl www.praca.gazeta.plwww.pracuj.plwww.jobspot.pl www.pracadlaciebie.plwww.praca.wp.plwww.praca.onet.plwww.jobs.plwww.jobpilot.plwww.cvonline.plwww.jobcenter.com.pl

  22. At work • Full time = 40h/week or individual agreement • Overtime = paid 150% or time off • Salary – paid monthly • Social Security – employer submits employee • Taxes, contributions – deducted from salary • Holidays – 20-26 working days • Working time • 7:30 – 15:30 most public companies • 8:30 at latest… - private companies

  23. Personal Income Tax in 2009 • An individual who for the first time takes up gainful employment in Poland must obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (NIP). To do so, he must fill out a NIP3 form and file it with the Tax Office. • Poland has a progressive income tax system.We have two tax rates. • Employees are obliged to pay monthly advances which are withheld from their salaries by the employers. • The income tax is calculated on the basis of gross wages less compulsory social security contributions and deductible costs. • Tax free amount: up to 3 091 PLN

  24. Mazowieckie, Poland • The capital of country – Warsaw • Area: 35 579 km2 • Population: 5 164 600 • Unemployment rate:8,3% (end of July 2009)

  25. Warsaw, Poland • Warsaw is known as the "phoenix city", as it was completely destroyed during World War II, and rebuilt with the heroic effort of Polish citizens.

  26. Warsaw, Poland • Area: 517,22 km2 • Population: 1.706.966 (March 2008) • Unemployment rate: 2,5% (end of August 2009) • Warsaw’s emblem

  27. Warsaw – investement opportunities • almost half a million firms • The prevalent economic sectors are trade, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, IT, the motor industry and petrochemicals • the largest Polish region in terms of the population, with a young and well qualified workforce

  28. Warsaw – useful links • http://e-warsaw.pl • http://www.warsawtour.pl • http://www.warsaw-life.com

  29. Own business – 1st step • Registration in the City Hall or Mayor Office (appropriate for the address of residence or intended business) • Application form must contain • Company and owner name • Address of the owner and company • Type of activities – according to the Polish Classification of Activities • Place of business • Expected date of starting activities • Fee – 100zł (~24 €) • Waiting period – till 10 working days

  30. Own business – step 2 • REGON (statistical number)– information system considering running business • Apply in Regional Statistical Office • Within 14 days from receiving registration certificate • Must bring ID and registration certificate • Is issued free of charge within two weeks • Must be included in company seals and forms

  31. Own business – step 3 • Tax Office registration • NIP (number of personal tax identification) is a ten-digit code used to identify entities which pay taxes in Poland • Application NIP-1 • Copy of registration certificate • Copy of REGON decision • VAT – registration 170PLN (41€) – your choice – if incomes > 10.000 € it’s obligatory to apply

  32. Own business – last steps • Own/ company seal • Bank account • Social Insurance Office (ZUS) • If catering – SANEPID (district sanitary - epidemiological office) • National Work Inspection – if hired employees

  33. Own business – useful links More information:www.paiz.gov.pl/ - Polish Agency for Information and Foreign Investmentwww.mg.gov.pl/ - Ministry of Economywww.twoja-firma.pl/

  34. Costs of living • Bread – 2 PLN ~ 0,43 € • Butter– 3,5 PLN ~ 0,75 € • Yogurt – 2 PLN ~ 0,43 € • 1,5l water – 2 PLN ~ 0,43 € • 1l orange juice – 3 PLN ~ 0,64 € • 1kg ham – 25 PLN ~ 5,4 € • 1 beer – 3 - 10 PLN ~ 0,64 - 2,15 € • Cinema ticket – 24 PLN ~ 5,2 € • Housing costs depends on the location and it’s around 1200 – 2500 PLN which is 290 – 600 € per month

  35. Airports in Poland

  36. Transportation • Polish Railways PKP • www.pkp.pl/english/index.php • Polish Coaches/Bus service • PKS - Only in Polish • Eurolines www.biletyautokarowe.com.pl • Rent a car • www.avis.pl • www.budget.pl • www.europcar.pl • www.hertz.pl • www.sixt.pl • Warsaw’s Public Transportation • - www.ztm.waw.pl

  37. Accommodation • Hotels and accommodation • www.staypoland.com/aboutus.htm • www.travelpoland.com • www.tripadvisor.com • www.best4hostels.com • www.hotelspoland.com • www.warsawshotel.com

  38. Emergency and informative phone numbers #112 Police 997 Ambulance 999 Fire Brigade 998 Train information 94 36 Medical information 94 39

  39. Important websites in Poland • Information about Poland: www.poland.gov.pl • President of the Republic of Poland: www.prezydent.pl • Polish legal service: www.prawo.lex.pl • Ministry of Labour and Social Policy: www.mpips.gov.pl • Ministry of Justice: www.ms.gov.pl • Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.msz.gov.pl • Ministry of Health: www.mz.gov.pl • Poland company browser (company directory – Panorama Firm): www.pf.pl

  40. Polish EURES www.eures.praca.gov.pl

  41. Thank you for your attention Katarzyna Kawka-Kopeć EURES Adviser Regional Labour Office in Warsaw Phone +48 22 532 22 35 k.kawka@wup.mazowsze.pl

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