by KBZ LegalKBZ Law & Tax China Desk strengthens business cooperation between Poland and China
In recent weeks, representatives of KBZ Law & Tax have been conducting business meetings in China, further developing cooperation with partners, clients and companies interested in expanding into Poland and the wider European Union market.
The visit included meetings with the firm’s partners — Hui Ye Law Firm in Beijing and Winners Law Firm in Tianjin — focusing on strengthening international cooperation and supporting businesses involved in cross-border projects between China and Europe.
Business relations between China and Europe are increasingly extending beyond traditional trade. Discussions now focus on long-term market presence, intellectual property protection, cross-border investments, tax structuring, compliance, operational setup and strategic expansion into the European market.
Through its dedicated China Desk, KBZ Law & Tax supports companies operating between China, Poland and the European market, providing integrated legal and tax advisory covering foreign investment projects, regulatory matters, IP protection, corporate structuring, taxation, employment and immigration support.
Developing international relationships and maintaining direct dialogue with business partners remain key elements of effectively supporting foreign investors.
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by Dominika DudekInauguration of the Silesian Council for Korean Investments
On 13 May 2026, the official inauguration of the Silesian Council for Korean Investments took place in Katowice. The Council was established as a new platform for institutional cooperation aimed at supporting investments by enterprises from the Republic of Korea and further strengthening economic relations between Poland and South Korea.
The initiative was established by Katowice Special Economic Zone, and has been granted the honorary patronage of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of Poland. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Ambassador Jun Youl Tae.
The event was also attended by Krzysztof Żuradzki, Advocate, Managing Partner at KBZ Law & Tax and Ombudsman for Entrepreneurs at the Regional Chamber of Commerce in Katowice. Dr Chang Il You was appointed as Special Advisor for Poland–Korea Relations, supporting communication and ensuring continuity of dialogue between the partners.
Representatives of the institutions forming the Silesian Council for Korean Investments also participated in the inauguration, including the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of Poland, the Silesian Voivodeship Office, the Marshal Office of the Silesian Voivodeship, the Upper Silesian-Zagłębie Metropolis, Katowice Special Economic Zone, the University of Economics in Katowice, the University of Silesia, the Regional Chamber of Commerce in Katowice, Korean Business Chamber Poland, as well as organisations representing Korean investors and entrepreneurs.
The Council was established as a cooperation forum and consultative-advisory body aimed at supporting dialogue between regional institutions and the Korean investor community. Its role will include identifying systemic barriers, exchanging experience, and developing recommendations supporting investment growth and enhancing the investment attractiveness of the region.
Economic relations between Poland and the Republic of Korea play a strategic role in the development of the region, while Korean investments significantly contribute to the growth of modern industry in Silesia — particularly in the areas of industry, electromobility, new technologies and infrastructure projects. Katowice Special Economic Zone remains one of the leading investment hubs in Central and Eastern Europe.
The establishment of the Silesian Council for Korean Investments marks another important step in building long-term economic cooperation between Poland and the Republic of Korea and creating a stable ecosystem for large-scale investment projects. KBZ Law & Tax is also actively involved in these activities through its dedicated Korean Desk, supporting Korean investors at every stage of doing business in Poland — from market entry and investment structuring to ongoing legal, tax, regulatory and immigration advisory.
We encourage you to contact our Korean Desk:
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Dr Chang Il You
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Jego Ekscelencja Ambasador Jun Youl Tae and Krzysztof Żuradzki
by KBZ LegalWhen in EU | Why EPR is the first barrier for non-EU sellers
If you are a non-EU company selling products in Europe, there is one rule you cannot afford to overlook: EPR – Extended Producer Responsibility.
EPR is often categorised as an environmental policy. In practice, it functions as a legal condition for market access.
Under EU law, producers placing products on the market may be required to finance and organise the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of waste generated by those products. The legal framework stems primarily from:
• Directive 2008/98/EC on waste (Waste Framework Directive)
• Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste
• Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators
• the recently adopted Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
What EPR means in practice
EPR means that companies placing products on the EU market must take responsibility for the post-consumer phase of those products – covering packaging, electronics (WEEE) and batteries. This responsibility translates into mandatory registration, reporting obligations, environmental fees and cooperation with recycling organisations. In many EU countries, these obligations must be fulfilled before products are offered for sale.
Why this matters for e-commerce
Marketplaces such as Amazon are no longer neutral platforms – they actively verify EPR compliance. Without valid EPR registration numbers, listings may be blocked, accounts suspended and expansion into Europe halted overnight. This is particularly visible in Germany and France, where marketplace enforcement mechanisms are already well developed.
What we see in practice
Many international sellers focus on logistics, pricing, customs and marketing. Fewer take early account of regulatory compliance – which is frequently the first real barrier they encounter in the EU.
We regularly work with international clients who already sell in Europe without full compliance, receive urgent requests from marketplaces, or assume that registration in one EU country covers the whole Union. In most cases, the issue is not legal complexity but a lack of early planning.
Takeaway
For any company entering the EU market, EPR is a practical licence to sell.
In the next article, we explain who exactly must comply and why non-EU sellers face stricter obligations.
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