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Alexbrz   
14 Mar 2018
USA, Canada / Car Export from USA / Canada to Poland [30]

Yes, the tax is based on the value of the car, but.... For 2.0 and below its 2.2%, for 2.0 and above its 18.8% of the cars value.

And that is AFTER you pay the tax for importing a car from outside the EU. Im not aware of how high that tax is, but i can assure you its going to be a lot
Alexbrz   
23 Mar 2018
Law / Buying work visa for Poland [16]

Top tip nr1:

never ever buy a visa unless you enjoy being scammed.

You get a visa by having a job there. Hence your employer will arrange it for you.

No employer=no visa=buy a visa=wave goodbye to your money.
Alexbrz   
8 May 2018
Law / Where to get certificate of family composition (gezinssamenstelling attest) in Poland? [2]

What you need is a document stating who lived on your address. A quick round of google shows me that there is a very good chance you have to get it not from the Polish city council, but for some reason from the Belgian embassy in Poland.

Sounds a bit strange to me, but then again i've had more strangeness in Poland and we're practically neighbours (Nederland)

Actually, check document E401 mpips.gov.pl/gfx/mpips/userfiles/File/mps/koordynacja/E401.pdf from Polish gov.

On subscript 12 it states you get the proof of composition of your family from the Polish city council....
Alexbrz   
17 May 2018
Work / What Jobs are there in Poland for an Englishman besides teaching english? [70]

The endless discussion.....

In my 2 years of working in Poland, speaking Polish has literally been useful for me 0 times.
Sure, ONLY speaking English is somewhat of a handicap on the jobmarket because many Polish people do too, but speaking any other European language besides English and Polish is way more lucrative than many university degree in Poland.

Mind you, i can imagine if you want to work as an English teacher for Polish people, speaking their language might make it easier to explain things. But seeing as this is a topic about NOT being a teacher, speaking Polish is in the professional area very useless in my opinion. In your private life, sure, it might be helpful. But its not like you're not gonna be able to get around without it.
Alexbrz   
17 May 2018
Life / I'm British in Poland and I think that it's time to go back to the UK! [240]

@Dougpol1
Good luck with that, because made-up-by-you EU laws arent gonna get you anywhere.

Cooling period ONLY counts for Online purchases, not for purchases made in a shop. And its 14 days - if we want to be correct about it.

You can find EU regulations about it here:
"If you buy goods in a shop, you have no EU legal right to return the goods (for exchange or refund) unless the item is faulty. However, many shops voluntarily allow customers to return or exchange goods during a certain time period. Make sure you check the returns policy of the shop where you made your purchase."

europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/consumers/shopping/guarantees-returns/index_en.htm

It doesnt matter on what forum you come and in what EU country, there's always people fighting for their non existent rights. Makes you look like an idiot tho
Alexbrz   
17 May 2018
Work / What Jobs are there in Poland for an Englishman besides teaching english? [70]

And so do middle tier, and upper tier jobs in international corporations that are simply here for the low wages, but dont actually do anything in Polish. But if you've never been there, its probably hard to understand.

If you werent such a bigot i'd invite you over for a company visit some day so you could see for yourself, unfortunately you are and i no longer work in Poland
Alexbrz   
18 May 2018
Work / What Jobs are there in Poland for an Englishman besides teaching english? [70]

@delphiandomine
You think its an insult, but in reality i wish that was the case!

No no, im the "have a great job back home but lets move to Poland to live together with some pretty blonde"-type. Much more stupid indeed.

My Polish is actually not bad. I wasnt discussing my personal Polish, but the experience i had with it.

A salary as suggested in your post i've luckily never had to settle for. I cannot imagine surviving on that.

Real "Poles" are also a lot friendlier than this Forum suggests. I'll be back there very regularly and surely wont sell my house! Who knows i might move back there some day.
Alexbrz   
20 May 2018
Life / I'm British in Poland and I think that it's time to go back to the UK! [240]

@Dougpol1
You simply ignore the fact that i've quoted the to the law that you think existed, but does not exist.

So again, its shop goodwill, not a RIGHT. However you form it for yourself, you are NOT in your right to return it in a week. Dont like it? Simply dont buy there, but buy online for example. There you always have 14 days, and if we all work this way, shops with bad service will cease to exist.
Alexbrz   
23 May 2018
Classifieds / Flat for sell, near Alchemia/OBC GdaƄsk 5.5-6 yield [10]

Sounds great, but i bought a 95m2 appartment for 500.000zl not far away from there about half a year back. 12700zl/m2 is very high - Very doubtful you'll ever sell it for that, let alone without any pictures and this kind of advertisement
Alexbrz   
25 May 2018
Work / Finding a job in IT field in Poland [10]

Yes, you need better english and a job offer to get the work permit, which is employer-bound. You dont get a free to fo work permit
Alexbrz   
28 May 2018
Work / Native English speaker looking to teach English in the Opole area of Poland. [29]

Seems like a lot of good info there, but holy s%$t does the lack of punctuation make it hard to get through.

For someone that teaches English thats quite disturbing.

But if the money is 3k ish, wouldnt you really be much better off in some international company?

Your heart must really be in teaching, or a very remote location.
Alexbrz   
29 May 2018
Off-Topic / Help for Stalker - threats from an ex-boyfriend [19]

You could grow up and ignore the dude. He'll get bored with no responses

Way smarter would be to just let the girl go. She's willing to let you go for it, so why would you bother?
Alexbrz   
5 Jun 2018
Law / Car registration in Poland (bought a car from Holland on a temporary license) [25]

I have imported multiple vehicles from Netherlands to Poland (im from Netherlands).

Taxation is as you say, i believe 2.2% under 2liter and 18.8% over that (might be off by 0.something% as i think they change every now and then)

For me it went okay with the value on the sales contract most of the times, and once they did not agree on the value (even though i never messed with the contracts, but it was lower as the car had slight rear damage).

Anyways, since the car was a hybrid with very low emission/engine size the difference in taxation they wanted was less than 200zl, not worth the bother to fight it.

Then there's about 260zl of costs to get your license plates and stuff.

I've all but 1 time, used a company that did all the work for me. In total it cost me 350zl for the company and about 150zl for getting the necessary documents officially translated.

I highly recommend using one of these companies unless you want to go super-cheap about it, but as you're not Polish im gonna guess your Polish is not good enough to get through the official instances. They do not speak English, nor are they in my experience lenient towards helping you in English in any way.

The one time i didnt use the company but a Polish speaking friend, it took much, much more time and hassle.
Alexbrz   
6 Jun 2018
Law / Car registration in Poland (bought a car from Holland on a temporary license) [25]

I am aware Lyzko, that was exactly what i was pointing out!

The company that does the work for you though, tend to at least try to communicate with you one way or another, since you are paying them for their services.

That's why i suggested him to use this kind of service. In my opinion its either not getting your car registered, or paying 350zl for a company to do it for you. Easy choice!

p.s. if you're looking in NL, remember that cars post-october 2006 that show a lower export price than normal selling price, you will need to leave a Deposit (usually somewhere between 500 and 1500 euro) which you will get back after you've registered the car in Poland and sent a scan or copy of the papers to the company you bought the car from. It has nothing to do with scamming, but with Tax-return purposes in Netherlands.

The export price can only be given if the car will be registered in another EU country, and a copy of the new registration is send in to the dutch Tax office. Hence this deposit companies ask for.
Alexbrz   
7 Jun 2018
Law / Car registration in Poland (bought a car from Holland on a temporary license) [25]

@Lyzko
What do you mean we get a better deal? If you mean the tax refund - its just a partial refund of the 20-25% "eco tax" we pay on top of the normal price of a new car unfortunately.... and the only good deal is for the foreignera taking the cars away :p

@above here: belgium mainly has great prices on the smaller-engined cars as theyre lighter taxed there. Plus they have, like NL, a great mileage registration system (car-pass its called). Quite safe to buy a car with car pass, trusting it has the right mileage :)
Alexbrz   
12 Jun 2018
Life / How do Polish people see homosexuality? [152]

Maybe because the fact if someone is gay or not has nothing to do with your "business"

Unless you're running a heterosexual dating agency i dont see the problem.

If you own a bicycle repair shop, or whatever other kind of business, its not like a gay guy is gonna whip his dick out and slap some other dude in the face with it for fun.

Get with the times, show some acceptance and get your head out of your arse. That would be my advice.
Alexbrz   
12 Jun 2018
Life / How do Polish people see homosexuality? [152]

@Dirk diggler
You couldnt be more retarded if you tried.

That sort of bigotry cannot even be discussed, history has shown already many times that time will cure it. Probably why Poland is also far behind on the race acceptance.

What we can discuss is how you're wrong in measurable facts. Im not from UK, nor do i live there.
Alexbrz   
28 Jun 2018
Real Estate / Question about real estate purchasing permit in Poland [3]

Hi all,

i've googled this a whole bunch of times, but i seem to be getting very conflicting answers from different websites.

Some saying its fine, some saying i cant because border area, and some saying i can since 2016 all permit req. are lifted for EEA citizens.

So here's the question:

I currently own a flat in the Tricity area, together with a Polish national.
I'd like to be the only owner of the flat, and buy out the Polish national (on mutual agreement, ofcourse).

Now, do i need a Real Estate Purchasing Permit for this, or not?

additional information:
EU national, currently not living in Poland.
Alexbrz   
24 Jul 2018
Life / Cost of converting cars in Poland to left-hand drive [58]

Buddy, if it was that easy all your UK cars would already be here, converted and for sale.

Only the parts you'll need for your 987 will set you back over 10k pln, plus the labour by a good mechanic will be a neverending search. They've all moved abroad.

But yeah, kicking a 9 year old topic will make you believe you found a pot of gold.
Alexbrz   
30 Jul 2018
Love / Moroccan / Polish Dating, we need some informations to reunion [2]

1: you need to get a work permit before you can work in Poland. To get a work permit, you first need a job. Your (future) employer will then apply for a work permit for you.

2: Not gonna hold your hand through the whole process. Find something that works for both of you. p.s., moving in together after never having seen eachother is gonna end badly. No matter how in love you think you are.

3: No, you should get a job before you come, or your visa might run out and you have to return. Having some savings with you is always a good idea.

4: No it is not. Dont mind what other Poles say here, but if you stick to the big cities, your French will be a big asset and you can get a job in IT (Service Desk area) or Customer Service easily in international companies. I'd recommend sticking to IT. It is NICE to learn some Polish along the way, as it will make your communication with locals easier. In the beginning your girlfriend will need to help you out with official documents and registration and stuff, as people at the government tend to not speak English. Or dont want to.

5: How should we know. We dont know where she lives and where you live, and even if we did, you can look for ticketprices and such yourself.
Alexbrz   
8 Aug 2018
Life / Any one in need of a bulldog? A dog's life in Poland [39]

Maybe its time to find a new neighbourhood to live in? :P

But if anyone is getting a dog, go to the shelter. There's fuckin millions of abandoned dogs in Poland. They dont need puppies, they need to learn to take care of their dogs, not kick 'm out on the street when they move abroad.