Linear tax, 19%, Poland - health and social insurance

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15 Nov 2016 / #1

I am an English airline pilot,just started flying out of Poland.

My base is Poland and will live there for more than 183 days per year,so will be resident in Poland.

I notice there are several different tax systems in Poland.....General tax,Linear Tax and Flat tax.

I don't wish to contribute to ZUS pension but am happy to pay any mandatory health and social insurances.

Does anyone know whether I can register myself as a small company in Poland and nominate to pay 19% Linear Tax plus medical and social insurances. Or is there a better system?

Thanks

Harry

15 Nov 2016 / #2

No, you have to pay medical, pension and one other ZUS (I pay it but can't remember what it is). The three together are about 850zl net (i.e. 1,050-ish zl gross), the medical is about 300 and the pension about 700-ish. The other problem is that you may well have to start adding VAT to your invoices.