- VAT refunds in Poland are available to Polish VAT-registered taxpayers, EU businesses (via Directive 2008/9/EC), and non-EU businesses (under reciprocity rules).
- Refunds can be claimed through the domestic VAT return (JPK_V7), the EU home Member State portal, or directly to Polish authorities for non-EU claimants.
- Refund timelines vary: 15 days (preferencyjny, for cashless sales via online cash registers), 25 days (split payment VAT account), 40 days (KSeF e-invoices), 60 days (standard), and up to 180 days (no taxable sales).
- Fast-track refunds (15 and 40 days) require meeting specific conditions, such as using online cash registers or issuing structured invoices via KSeF.
- The split payment mechanism allows faster refunds (25 days) and is mandatory for certain high-risk, high-value transactions.
Source: polishtax.com
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