by KBZ LegalKBZ Law & Tax at the Poland–Korea Business Forum 2026 in Seoul
KBZ Law & Tax was an active participant in the Poland-Korea Business Forum, supporting dialogue with investors and strengthening business relations between Poland and South Korea. Our presence reflects our continued commitment to advising Korean investment projects and developing our Korean Desk.
During the session Powering Industrial Competitiveness: Green Industry, Smart Energy, Krzysztof Żuradzki, Managing Partner and Advocate, shared insights on:
▪ how Poland’s pro-green legislative reforms are shaping a competitive investment environment,
▪ why Poland is emerging as a green industrial hub in Europe,
▪ and how local legal expertise helps de-risk Korean investments and accelerate market entry.
KBZ was also represented by Błażej Siedlich, Attorney-at-Law and Korean Desk Counsel, contributing to discussions on investment execution, workforce mobility, and regulatory frameworks.
The Forum gathered over 150 participants and marked the first step in implementing the comprehensive strategic partnership announced by Lee Jae-myung and Donald Tusk. The discussions focused on key sectors including energy, industry, research and development (R&D), and dual-use technologies.
With participation from institutions such as the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, the Forum confirmed Poland’s position as a leading investment destination in Europe and a strategic partner for South Korea.
With one of the most established Korean Desks in Poland, KBZ Law & Tax supports Korean investors across the full investment lifecycle — from market entry and structuring to ongoing legal, tax, and regulatory advisory.
If you are planning an investment in Poland or expanding into the European market, we encourage you to contact our Korean Desk. We support Korean investors at every stage of their projects, combining local expertise with a practical, business-oriented approach.
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by Krzysztof ŻuradzkiKBZ Law & Tax and Katowicka Specjalna Strefa Ekonomiczna S.A. sign a letter of intent to support foreign investors
KBZ Law & Tax and Katowice Special Economic Zone S.A. (KSSE) have signed a letter of intent aimed at developing cooperation in providing comprehensive support to foreign investors operating or planning to establish a presence in Poland.
The cooperation will focus in particular on investors from Asia, with a strong emphasis on South Korea – one of the key investment directions in the region. The initiative responds to the growing interest in Poland as a location for manufacturing and technology investments.
The letter of intent on behalf of KBZ Law & Tax was signed by Krzysztof Żuradzki, Managing Partner, and Dr Chang Il You, Advisor within the Korean Desk.
The signing of the document with President Rafał Żelazny marks another step towards building an integrated support ecosystem for investors – combining KSSE’s experience in investment processes with KBZ Law & Tax’s legal and tax advisory expertise.
Under the agreement, the parties intend to:
- jointly attract foreign investors, particularly from the Korean market,
- organise events and educational initiatives for businesses,
- support investors in market entry processes, including structuring, regulatory and tax aspects,
- exchange knowledge and experience related to operating within the Polish Investment Zone framework.
The Korean market remains a key focus area for KBZ Law & Tax. Through its Korean Desk, the firm supports investors at every stage of their projects – from market entry and investment implementation to ongoing operational support, including employment and Global Mobility.
The cooperation between KBZ Law & Tax and KSSE is aimed at delivering coordinated, end-to-end support to investors and strengthening Poland’s position as an attractive destination for foreign investment.
For Korean investors and companies planning expansion into Poland, our Korean Desk provides end-to-end legal and tax support. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Managing Partner at KBZ Law & Tax.
by KBZ LegalAmendment to the Act on the National Labour Inspectorate – commentary by Attorney-at-law Dr Aneta Żuradzka in Polsat News
12 March 2026 in Polsat News, Aneta Żuradzka, PhD, commented on the amendment to the Act on the National Labour Inspectorate adopted by the Polish Parliament and its implications for businesses.
“From a business perspective, it is important that the final version of the amendment softens the most controversial solutions from earlier drafts,” says Dr Aneta Żuradzka. “Among others, the automatic immediate enforceability of labour inspector decisions and the possibility for inspectors to recognise an employment relationship with retroactive effect have been removed. However, the new regulations may in practice lead to an increase in disputes, particularly in the context of B2B relationships.”
The amendment also significantly increases sanctions for offences against employee rights:
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the maximum fine increases from PLN 30,000 to PLN 60,000,
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in some cases even from PLN 45,000 to PLN 90,000,
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the maximum fines imposed by labour inspectors have also been increased – from PLN 2,000 to PLN 5,000, and up to PLN 10,000 in case of repeated offences.
We are aware that the new regulations raise concerns among businesses. In particular, there is a perceived risk of excessive administrative discretion in matters that have so far been primarily assessed by labour courts in practice.
Listen to the full commentary:
https://lnkd.in/dvbcbjE3
If you have any questions regarding the impact of the new regulations on your employment structures, please feel free to contact Dr Aneta Żuradzka, Head of the Employment & GDPR practice at KBZ Law & Tax.