Law / How long can an object stand on my property before it is considered «Mine» ? [25]

@pawian
Thanks. I appreciate it!

Law / How long can an object stand on my property before it is considered «Mine» ? [25]

@mafketis
The reason why I ask if how long it takes before I can consider it mine, is that I want to give it away on olx, - or even sell it...

I know the owner well, and he has decided to not reply to any call, msg or email. I could have it delivered to him. I could also make him a personal visit. But he is not worth that much of my time.

Law / How long can an object stand on my property before it is considered «Mine» ? [25]

@pawian

Yeah... It's a toilet. So it would not be an ideal decoration piece! :) It this big blue plastic construction site toilet.

Law / How long can an object stand on my property before it is considered «Mine» ? [25]

@Atch
I will check that out. I wasn't thinking in those directions as I wanted to avoid any bureaucracy, but it might be an idea. Thanks

Law / How long can an object stand on my property before it is considered «Mine» ? [25]

Well that did not get me any further..

Real Estate / About terminating my flat contract in Poland [23]

The length and troubles people are willing to go through to break a contract. Why sign a contract that you do not plan to honour?

I have been a so called "landlord" in the past, and I am now getting back in to it, in Poland this time.

In general, my experience is that a Landlord will do very little in such situation, even when there is a bulletproof contract. There are several reasons for that. The Law is one reason. But my personal feeling is that it cost me less money, and effort to find new tenants, than to pay a lawyer, or go through the court system.

It took me a few year as a landlord to learn how to filter out people like Ozzy (Thread starter)
Breaking a contract, or just leave may very well bite you in the ass next time you are trying to find a roof over your head.

And in the end, Ozzy, your contract seem quite simple in fact. So probably there is no reason to put your boxing gloves on. You have tried (but failed) to find a new person to take over the contract. Explain this to the landlord, show him the receipts, and/or explain in writing what exactly you have done to fullfill the requirement of the contract.

Law / Last Will and Testament - should items go to a Polish or EU person? [24]

Very old this thread. But I add my comments anyway as I am currently writing my Last will.

As a foreigner living in Poland, I have a lawyer who I run to with all my financial matters. The advice I received was as follows:

"The best for You according to our law is to write last will with Public Notary (in polish NOTARIUSZ).

When You will put Your last will in notary act it has presumption of truth and its irrefutable.

The notary put Your last will in to official register.

In Your case it is necessary to meet at the same time with sworn translator.

Than it will be done according to law and legally effective."

I can also write my last will without having it notarised, only by using two witnesses. However, I have very bad experience with the polish bureaucracy, and I truly believe that the best way to proceed, is to in fact pay the cost for the Notary.

THAT being said, I have already experienced that a Notarised document was not accepted in a public office.

There are some question that I can not find information about ( I have not yet visited the Notary)

1: If married, Can a person still "secure" property for the Children (Spouse would be trustee until they reach 18)
2: If not married, Will the "Life Partner" still be considered as Spouse?
3: If not married, Could one still give 100% of Estate to the life partner/mother of the child?

Law / Putative Spouse Poland [7]

@Atch
You are right, What I actually ment was common law Spouse.
Thank you for the answer

Law / Putative Spouse Poland [7]

@cms neuf
Yes, several countries do actually. Actually I think common law Spouse is mostly used to describe such relationships. Spain as an example.

Life / Solar energy in Poland [19]

Merged:

Import solarcell Poland

I have got a decent offer for a solarcell roof from Norway. (Sunstyle.com) Do we pay import tax, duty, VAT etc for "green energy" products?

Law / Classic car registration in Poland [9]

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What about that classic car in Poland?!

I have received my 1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal.

My father in law tried to pay the akzysa (I know I got that word wrong) However, they did not allow him to pay because of the age of the car 48 years (not yet 50). Nevertheless, I must still pay akzysa within 14 days, unless the car is 50 years old. Welcome bureaucracy. I am unfortunately in Mexico, so I dont have the full overview of the situation. But I doubt it would help even if I was there, present.

Can anyone recommend me some "expert" on the subject of classic car import? I live in Bialystok

The car require 2-3 years of work, before I can even begin thinking of getting it on the road. Nevertheless, the recommendations at the traffic office was to get yellow plates on, and dont pay akzysa. Regardless of what I wrote above!

I want it to carry white license plates. The reason if that I plan to sell it abroad. And selling an antique (Yellow plates) is apparently difficult, and expensive.

Law / Import non running project car to Poland [14]

Is there a new law in Poland starting that you cant import old Cars?!

Law / Import non running project car to Poland [14]

I figured for the price I pay, it wont matter so much that I have to pay the taxes. I'll be a good boy and do it properly!

Friendly tip for you Dirk: Classic cars can be imported for free in Norway, and new law from 2019 considers 20 years as classic! Good market for young timers!

I'd like to keep in touch Dirk, (Don't worry, nothing romantic) in case you ever come across used Montreal parts. Sometimes that happens by coincident.

Find me on FB. Daniel Hjelm

Law / Import non running project car to Poland [14]

There is indeed very much work to be done! I expect 1 year storage (Workshop under progress) and 2 years of work before getting it on the road. And I do not think I will drive it in Poland.

The sills must be replaced. But aside from that there is actually no rust on the chassi! Engine is toast, but I have a new engine.

I have budgeted 25k EURfor the restoration, and I hope that it should be sufficient. I do not know what concourse paintjobs cost in Poland, but I already have an offer to have it done in Las Palmas for a very decent price.

I will contact the companies you recomended for me

Law / Import non running project car to Poland [14]

Yes, The RS4was mostly destroyed by the time I sold it. The suspensin could not take it.

About the Alfa, Its a barnfind that has been out of circulation for a long time. So as far as I understand, All I need to pay is import duties( a few hundred EUR. (I got it CHEAP)). Nothing else untill it is time for registration. Registration will not be in Poland. Not by me at least.

Law / Import non running project car to Poland [14]

So there are no tax reduction for classic vehicles?
I brought an RS4 when I moved here. But the process was different because I had already owned the car for several years.

Law / Import non running project car to Poland [14]

@ Dirk Diggler: Thanks. Honestly I doubted that I would find someone with experience here. Do you by any chance live near Bialystok? (I live, and settled here)

I have not bought the car yet. It is located on "Tax Free" Las Palmas. I have informed the seller that he will get my decission today 13.02.2019. I am 90% decided. We have been in contact for about a year, so as for the technical, I have gotten some idea of what Im getting into.

What I havent figured out yet is if I need to pay tax when bringing it to mainland, or bringing it to Poland. As it will be sold again outside of Poland, Im not to keen on paying a lot of import duties.

I used to live in Spain, and therefor I have the Spanish NIE number still. It could be an idea to bring it to Poland on Spanish plates, and keep it like that. However, I do not know how legal that is.

Real Estate / Numer księgi wieczystej after purchasing a plot of land in Poland [3]

Found it .... Thanks dolnoslask

Law / Questions regarding bringing my (Spanish) car to Poland [19]

We went to the customs office in the city, and we got all necessary paperwork there. Then, later, I had to come back and deliver the papers, and I was "interrogated" by an officer and informed about the laws regarding the upcoming years ownership.

So, to answer your question; Its probably best that you visit the "border office" "custom office" in person.

Law / Questions regarding bringing my (Spanish) car to Poland [19]

Elmorek, Im not sure if these are good advices or not.. But might be worth reading

My car is now on Polish registration plates. In the aftermath, I did this the wrong way. And due to the Polish bureaucracy, or laws, or what I can call it, - my car is not a 2006 model, and not a 2008. The reason is that the car was produced in 2006. In Spain, and the rest of Europe it would be recognized as a 2008 model, because of the the first registration date was in 2008.

- When you go for the technical checkup, take your time and make sure the papers and numbers are right. Your cars 1st registration date AND year of production must be in writing on the documents.

At the customs, you will have to lower the value of your car. My car has a market value 30000EUR. - Spanish insurance companies recognize 27500eur as the cars value. However, you should check with an insurance company in Poland. The insurance companies in Poland say my car is worth 50000zl (11000 eur) That is a massive difference, and that is the value (given by Polish insurance company) you should use on the import documents. It will save you some cash, IF they somehow decide to claim this from you.

As per today, I haven't paid any import tax. However, the custom officers were clear. If anyone, including wife, is caught driving my car, I will have to pay 18% import tax and a fine.

You may have to pay a import tax if you haven't owned the car for 2 years. However, at the traffic office it seemed like they looked between the fingers on that subject. As I understood from the translation, the officer said that it was not that important.

If you leave the Spanish plates in Spain, make sure you have all the correct documents in your car when you drive
If you drive with the Spanish plates, also, make sure you have ALL required documents!

I was stopped three times by the Polizei, and they check everything. And you are a thief until proved otherwise.

Law / Questions regarding bringing my (Spanish) car to Poland [19]

To answer my own question..

First of all. I left Spain and Poland is now my home. This is the reason why i also want my car imported and registered in Poland.

When I left Spain I arranged with a "gestor" to take care of the exportation from Spain. The plan was to drive the car to Poland, and send the cars documents to the "gestor" so he could do the exportation.

When I came to Poland I first visited the custom office, and then two different offices from the Polish traffic department.
At the custom office I was informed that I do NOT need to pay any for of tax, nor VAT or excise that was mentioned here by wawa marek. The reason why I do not have to pay (As I understand) is that I already owned the car for 2 years, and I wont be able to sell the car for the coming year. In addition, I am not allowed to lend the car to anyone. I have to be the only driver.

So, the only fees I need to pay is those directly related to registration. which (again, as i understand it) should be approx 113 EUR. + plus a technical control of the vehicle.

At the traffic department I was informed that the preparations I did in Spain was unnecessary, as the Polish traffic department would do the Spanish exportation for me! The only reason I had to let the "gestor" do it, would be for my own practical reasons, as Spain CAN claim road tax if the car is not exported before Dec 31st. (I easily avoid the by canceling my Spanish bank account, and bet that car is exported before that start the manhunt)

At the moment the car is still on Spanish registration plates. And I will keep it this way, until mid January.

My project now is to find a insurance company that is willing to insure my car for a reasonable price. In Spain, DT the reputation of the car, many insurance companies did not want to touch it.

Law / Questions regarding bringing my (Spanish) car to Poland [19]

I will try as much as I can to keep my home plates on. Though, As I leave Spain I wont have a Spanish address anymore. I will find a way, I probably do need to get Polish plates on at some point. And insurance.. . Thanks for the link.

Law / Questions regarding bringing my (Spanish) car to Poland [19]

If I brought the car from a non-EU country, then VAT has to be paid. Within EU, this should not be an issue. However, still as I understand, some countries has different rules. Poland might be one of them, as far as I know. Because of all the articles I read so far, VAT has been mentioned. Also I read something about extra fee for engine size and so on...

Law / Questions regarding bringing my (Spanish) car to Poland [19]

Merged: Moving to Poland - Bringing my car (Expensive?)

I'm Daniel. New to this forum.
I already read through what I could find here about the subject of importing a car to Poland. However...

I live in Barcelona at the moment. Together with my girlfriend I am soon moving to Poland, and I will bring my car. An Audi RS4 B7. The cars value is approx 30000 EUR. So my question is; do I need to pay VAT? What do I need to do and pay when entering Poland?

Daniel