Opening a JDG in Poland: step-by-step registration procedure for Ukrainians
Opening a JDG in Poland can be done in one day and free of charge — the application is submitted online via CEIDG, and a trusted profile automatically registers the entrepreneur with ZUS and the tax office at once.
International Law Firm "Zahist" supports JDG registration for clients in Poland. In our practice, filing the application itself rarely causes difficulties — problems far more often arise from an incorrectly chosen PKD code or a forgotten e-Doręczenia obligation, which applies from 2026.
We break down step by step who can open a JDG, what data is needed for the application, and what happens automatically immediately after registration.
Who can open a JDG in Poland
JDG registration is available to natural persons who have a PESEL number and a legal basis for stay in Poland that allows conducting business activity.
For holders of temporary protection or a residence card, a separate permit to run a business is usually not required — the right is already included in the stay status itself.
An exception applies to those who do not have a PESEL or whose basis for stay does not provide for the right to entrepreneurship at all — in such a case it is more logical to first obtain the appropriate status and only then submit the registration application.
In practice, checking one’s own status before filing the application saves the most time: an attempt to register a JDG without the right to do so ends in a refusal that then has to be corrected separately.
Trusted profile (profil zaufany) — access to CEIDG
Profil zaufany is a free electronic signature that provides access to government portals, including CEIDG, and is most often used to sign the business registration application.
A trusted profile can be obtained online through a bank that supports this service, or in person at a confirmation point — without it one would have to use a qualified signature or e-dowód, which in practice is less convenient.
Setting up a trusted profile via a bank usually takes only a few minutes if you already have an account with a Polish bank with verified identity — this is the fastest path for most applicants.
What data is needed for the CEIDG-1 application
CEIDG-1 is a single application that simultaneously registers the business, notifies the tax office, and transfers data to ZUS, so it is important to complete all fields correctly the first time.
Most fields are filled in automatically based on the trusted profile — manually you usually only need to enter data specific to the particular business.
- Personal data and the applicant’s PESEL number
- Business name — usually first and last name with a possible addition
- Address of the principal place of business
- PKD code or codes — main type of activity and additional ones if needed
- Business start date and chosen form of taxation
- Contact details — email, phone, bank account
PKD code — how to choose correctly
The PKD code defines the official type of activity — it affects, among other things, qualification requirements for certain professions and the applicability of some preferential tax regimes.
One main code is indicated, but several additional ones may be added — this is convenient if you plan to combine several lines of work within a single registration.
An incorrectly chosen code is not always critical — it can be changed later by a separate application, but for some types of activity a wrong code at the start means operating without a formally declared line of business, which is undesirable in the event of inspections.
Step-by-step JDG registration via CEIDG
- Obtain a trusted profile or another means of electronic signature
- Go to the biznes.gov.pl portal and complete the CEIDG-1 application
- Enter personal data, address, PKD code, start date, and form of taxation
- Sign and submit the application electronically
- Receive registration confirmation — usually on the same business day
Filing the application is free regardless of whether you apply directly or through an intermediary — a fee is charged only for additional services if you choose them yourself.
The business start date can be set in advance, in the future — this is convenient if you need to align the start of the business with a specific event, for example signing the first contract.
After receiving confirmation, the activity is considered officially registered, and from that moment you can issue invoices and sign contracts in the name of the business.
e-Doręczenia — a new mandatory step from 2026
From 2026, every new entrepreneur registering in CEIDG is required to have an e-Doręczenia address — a free electronic correspondence service with public authorities.
Without an activated e-Doręczenia mailbox, registration may be delayed, so this step should be completed together with filing the main application rather than postponed.
In practice, mailbox activation takes place in the same system window as submitting CEIDG-1, so a separate visit or request is usually not needed.
The service replaces traditional paper mail for official correspondence — notices of inspections, tax office or ZUS decisions will be delivered there.
Skipping this step does not block registration entirely, but creates a risk of missing an important official notice — the mailbox should be checked as regularly as ordinary email.
What is registered automatically after filing the application
The applicant completes only one form, but it simultaneously triggers registration with several authorities — there is no need to apply separately to the tax office or ZUS.
| Authority | What happens automatically |
| ZUS | Registration of the payer (ZUS ZFA), accounts (ZUS ZBA), addresses (ZUS ZAA) |
| Tax office | Assignment of NIP if not already held |
| Statistics (GUS) | Assignment of a REGON number |
| e-Doręczenia | Activation of an electronic mailbox for correspondence |
It is this automation that makes JDG registration faster than opening a Sp. z o.o. — there most registrations have to be completed sequentially rather than in a single package.
The entrepreneur only needs to open a separate bank account for the business if required by the chosen tax regime, and arrange bookkeeping — the remaining formalities are already completed by the system automatically.
Legal assistance with opening a JDG in Poland
An error in the PKD code or a forgotten e-Doręczenia obligation costs time to correct after the application has already been filed, so checks should be done before submission, not after.
Lawyers at International Law Firm "Zahist" help prepare the CEIDG-1 application, choose the PKD code and form of taxation, and complete e-Doręczenia registration without delays.
We also advise on the choice between a JDG and a Sp. z o.o. before filing the application — if business growth or work with investors is expected, another form may prove more advantageous already at the start.
If you plan to open a JDG in Poland and want to do it without mistakes the first time, contact International Law Firm "Zahist"— we will review your situation in a consultation.
A consultation before filing the application costs far less time and stress than correcting errors in an already registered activity — especially when it comes to the PKD code or the form of taxation.
