Legal Services
in Poland
Full legal support in both jurisdictions: Ukraine + Poland.
Immigration law in Poland
From UKR status to Karta Pobytu Stałego
Most Ukrainians in Poland hold temporary protection (UKR), which has been extended through 2026. Now is the time to plan a move to a Karta Pobytu Czasowego or Stałego, apply for the Karta Polaka, or pursue citizenship.
- Extending temporary protection, UKR status, PESEL UKR
- Karta Pobytu Czasowego (temporary residence) — based on employment, study, business, or family
- Karta Pobytu Stałego (permanent residence) after 5 years
- Obtaining the Karta Polaka for individuals of Polish descent
- Naturalization — Polish citizenship
- Family reunification (połączenie z rodziną)
- EU Blue Card for highly qualified professionals
- Appealing Urząd Wojewódzki refusals to issue a residence permit
- Lifting an entry ban (zakaz wjazdu)
- Changing residence status without leaving Poland
Family matters between Ukraine and Poland
Polish family law (Kodeks rodzinny i opiekuńczy) has its own characteristics: divorce always goes through the courts, mediation is mandatory for couples with children, and the rules on child support are clearly defined. For international families, EU regulations also apply.
- Divorce from a Ukrainian spouse
- Divorce from a Polish citizen or a citizen of another EU country
- Divorce without the other spouse's consent
- Cross-border collection of child support
- Division of property between Ukraine and Poland
- Recognition of a Ukrainian divorce in Poland
- Marriage between a Ukrainian and a Polish citizen
- Parental authority (władza rodzicielska), visitation schedules (kontakty z dzieckiem)
- Court permission to leave Ukraine with a child without the other parent's consent
- Child abduction cases under the Hague Convention
- Establishing or contesting paternity
- Adoption of a child from Ukraine by residents of Poland
Labor law
Protecting employees in the Polish market
Employment in Poland, for Poles and Ukrainians alike, is governed by the Kodeks pracy. Key features include strict rules for the umowa o pracę, civil-law contracts (umowa zlecenia, umowa o dzieło) with different tax consequences, anti-mobbing legislation, and entitlements to paid leave (urlop) and sick leave (L4).
- Reviewing and translating an employment contract before signing
- Challenging unlawful dismissal
- Recovery of unpaid wages
- Disputes over umowa zlecenia and umowa o dzieło
- Protection from mobbing and discrimination
- Compensation for workplace injuries
- Paid leave (urlop wypoczynkowy) and sick leave (L4) issues
- Preserving residence status when changing employers
- Transitioning from umowa o pracę to JDG (sole proprietorship)
Business in Poland
Sp. z o.o., JDG, relocation
Poland is one of the most convenient EU jurisdictions for business. Registering a Sp. z o.o. (with PLN 5,000 share capital) takes 1–2 weeks, and a JDG can be set up in a single day. Small businesses benefit from low taxes and access to a market of 38 million people, as well as the wider EU market.
- Registration of a Sp. z o.o. (limited liability company)
- Registration of an S.A. (joint-stock company)
- Registration of a JDG (sole proprietorship)
- Business residence permit through Sp. z o.o. or JDG
- Relocating a Ukrainian business to Poland
- M&A transactions: due diligence, SPA
- Corporate advisory
- Supply, distribution, and agency contracts
- Debt collection from Polish counterparties
- Debt collection from Ukrainian counterparties
- Trademark registration with the Urząd Patentowy and the EUIPO
- Registration of IT startups and B2B structures
Real estate, criminal cases, inheritance
EU citizens can buy real estate in Poland without restriction, while third-country nationals, including Ukrainians, need an MSWiA permit for certain property types.
- Real estate: purchases of apartments and houses, księga wieczysta checks, notarial transactions, landlord disputes
- MSWiA permits for real estate purchases by third-country nationals
- Criminal cases: defense in criminal proceedings, challenging fines, road accidents
- Inheritance: handling Ukrainian estates for those living in Poland, the European Certificate of Succession, wills
- Financial law: credit cases, challenging bank actions, personal bankruptcy
Real Estate and Housing Law Criminal and Administrative Cases
Two Jurisdictions — One Team
One lawyer instead of two
Our attorneys are licensed in the host country and also well versed in Ukrainian law. No need to retain a second lawyer.
95% of cases resolved in the client's favor
We do not take on hopeless cases and speak honestly about the chances during the consultation.
Transparent pricing with no surprises
Fixed service packages and an upfront cost estimate before you sign the engagement agreement.
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A Clear 4-Step Process
Consultation
A 15–30-minute session in which we review your situation together and propose an action plan with a timeline and budget estimate.
Strategy
A clear action plan, timelines, risks, and budget. You know exactly what comes next.
Execution
The team handles the case with full oversight at every stage through our CRM system.
Reporting
Case closure, signed completion certificates, and a full report on the work performed.
Office in Poland
Коржова Вікторія Ігорівна
Керівник Польського окружного відділу Міжнародного управління Адвокатського об’єднання «Захист»
Address:
Kraków, Zwierzyniecka 29, Office No. 308
Landmark:
Aparthotel office building, 1st floor, Stare Miasto district, Nowy Świat neighborhood, next to the Jubilat department store.
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Zahist Bar Association stands beside you in Poland — a legal bridge between Ukraine and Poland.
