A one-stop shop for foreign investors in Poland
Dudkowiak & Putyra · Polish law firm since 1991
Dudkowiak & Putyra is a Polish business law firm advising foreign investors and their subsidiaries doing business in Poland. Founded in Zielona Góra in 1991, the firm has offices in Warsaw, Poznań, Kraków and Zielona Góra and a team of more than 100 people: 66 lawyers, 57 of them qualified advocates and attorneys-at-law, working side by side with tax advisers, accountants and payroll specialists.
Most of our work is for clients from abroad: more than 8 in 10 of our clients come from outside Poland, from 87 countries, and 94% are invoiced in a foreign currency. As a one-stop shop, we cover legal, tax, accounting and payroll matters in one team sitting in the same offices — so a foreign company needs one adviser for everything it does in Poland.
of our clients come from abroadfrom 87 countries outside Poland; 94% are invoiced in a foreign currency
How we count: client, country and matter figures are DP-Stats 2026.4 — the firm’s own client and matter records, 2012 to 26 September 2026; client origin is based on 1,527 clients with signed engagement letters. Ranking: Rzeczpospolita Law Firm Ranking 2026. Sources and method
Entering Poland or already running a company here? Talk to a partner.
- Substantive reply within 24 hours
- One partner as your point of contact
- Legal, tax, accounting and payroll in one team
Who we work for
Dudkowiak & Putyra works mainly for clients from outside Poland. More than 8 in 10 of our clients come from abroad. The largest groups are from the United States and the United Kingdom, followed by the Netherlands, Canada and Germany; 31% of clients come from North America and 23% from other EU countries.
Share of clients by country of origin
Share of clients by country of origin (the client or its parent company); 1,527 clients with signed engagement letters, mostly 2024–2026. Poland: 15%. Source: Dudkowiak & Putyra client data, October 2026.
Our clients include
- Global shipping and logistics groups
- International airlines and aviation companies
- Leading insurers, on single complex matters
- Large humanitarian NGOs and US-funded development programmes
- US and UK mid-sized groups setting up in Poland
- German and Dutch family-owned manufacturers
- Software houses and technology companies
- Payment institutions, e-money and crypto-asset service providers
- Defence and dual-use manufacturers and exporters
Clients who trusted us
Where we are strongest
Foreign investment and market entry
Our one-stop service: we set up and run the Polish operations of foreign companies — entry structure, company formation, bank account, tax registration, accounting, payroll and the first hires — with one partner as the single point of contact.
Led by Michał Dudkowiak, Managing Partner
Corporate and commercial
Day-to-day corporate and contract work for foreign-owned companies: resolutions, KRS filings and reporting, and drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts — including checking foreign templates against mandatory Polish law.
Led by Michał Puk, Supervising Partner (Commercial and Regulatory)
Tax advisory
Tax advice for foreign-owned companies and their investors: corporate income tax and VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing and tax rulings, as well as customs and anti-dumping duties on goods imported into the EU.
Led by Marcin Kręglewski, Partner
Regulatory and compliance
Regulatory requirements across sectors — food, aviation, transport, energy, telecoms, gambling, tobacco and e-commerce: licences and permits, adapting contracts and products to Polish and EU rules, and dealings with regulators.
Led by Michał Puk, Supervising Partner
Banking, payments and FinTech
Licensing of payment institutions, e-money institutions and crypto-asset service providers (MiCA), AML and dealings with the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF). Ranked Band 3 in Chambers FinTech 2026; Aleksandra Walas and Piotr Glapiński ranked individually.
Led by Aleksandra Walas, Practice Director
Defence, security and dual-use
MSWiA concessions for weapons and military technology, classification of dual-use goods, export licences and sanctions compliance — for Polish manufacturers and foreign suppliers, including suppliers whose end user is the US Department of Defense.
Led by Michał Puk, Supervising Partner
Employment
Day-to-day employment advice for foreign employers, workplace set-up, remuneration structures, internal regulations, workplace investigations (including the new anti-mobbing duties) and labour disputes.
Led by Alicja Myśluk-Landowska, Partner
Immigration and Polish citizenship
Work and residence permits for foreign staff, EU Blue Cards and intra-corporate transfers, and confirmation of Polish citizenship by descent for clients worldwide — one of the largest citizenship practices in Poland.
Led by Denis Ushakov, Practice Director
Litigation, debt recovery and cross-border inheritance
Commercial litigation and arbitration, cross-border debt recovery and enforcement, and inheritance proceedings for heirs living abroad. Our litigation team represents the Polish Aviation Institute in its dispute with Airbus.
Led by Anna Szymielewicz, Partner
Real estate for foreign buyers and investors
Property purchases, MSWiA permits for non-EEA buyers, due diligence, leases and commercial real estate transactions. Our real estate guide is cited by the European Commission.
Led by Wojciech Kasprzak, Practice Director
All practices
Not sure where your matter fits?
Tell us what you plan in Poland — one partner will put the right team together.
Selected matters
A selection of matters for international clients.
Defence · Customs · 2026
EUR 150m armaments released at the border
Polish services stopped a carrier at the border with military goods worth almost EUR 150 million. The defence team supervised by Michał Puk provided urgent legal assistance covering the transit authorisation and the customs proceedings; the shipment was released 16 days after the stop.
Litigation · Criminal
USD 40m coal supply settlement
Representation of a foreign coal trader in a dispute over coal deliveries, closed with a settlement worth USD 40 million, together with the related criminal proceedings.
Commercial · Automotive
EUR 40m automotive supply claims
Representation of a Turkish casting manufacturer in claims of over EUR 40 million against a global automotive supplier.
Capital markets · Mining
EUR 30m convertible bonds — Carbo Funding AG
Polish-law counsel on listed convertible bonds of about EUR 30 million issued to finance Silesian Coal: legal and capacity opinions for banks and future creditors, a registered pledge over Silesian Coal shares and the pledge administrator agreement.
Real estate
PLN 80m — Sukcesja shopping centre
Acquisition of the Sukcesja shopping centre in Łódź for Focus Estate Fund.
Energy · Construction
Kozienice power plant — 1,336 MWe
Construction-law and permitting advice for Çalık Enerji at the start of the Kozienice combined-cycle gas turbine project.
Airlines · Charters · Airports
Aviation
Ongoing advice in Poland for one of the world’s five best airlines and for carriers of the Air France–KLM group, including EU261 passenger claims; USD 39.2 million air charter agreements with Enter Air and LOT for ITAKA; baggage-handling systems at Warsaw Chopin and Kraków airports for Daifuku.
Litigation · Transport
Debt recovery for a global shipping group
Cross-border debt recovery for one of the world’s largest container shipping and logistics groups — around 100 cases in 2026 alone, across several jurisdictions.
Tax · Construction
Tax advisory for a leading construction group
Tax advice on construction projects across Poland for one of the largest construction groups operating in the country.
shoptrusted by global market leaders
Market entry · Tax · Payroll
Market entry for global brands
HelloFresh, Charlotte Tilbury, Rakuten Viber, Benihana, Papa John’s, UTMB, Aurobindo Pharma and Ebury — company set-up, licences, tax, payroll, leases and first hires in Poland.
Have a matter like these in Poland?
Matters others decline
We take on matters that need us to learn a new field quickly and get it right: maritime claims and ship registration, fishing rights in Antarctic krill, art market transactions, expert opinions on Polish law for courts in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Norway, and single complex claims for leading global insurers.
- Maritime claims
- Ship registration
- Antarctic krill fishing rights
- Art market
- Expert opinions for foreign courts
- Complex insurance claims
How we work
- 1One-stop shopLawyers, tax advisers, accountants and payroll specialists in one team, in the same offices, with one point of contact.
- 24hReply within 24 hoursA substantive reply to every enquiry within 24 hours.
- 1:1Partner accessDirect access to the partner responsible for your matter.
- 6Six languagesWork in English, Polish, German, Spanish, Italian and French.
- HourlyTransparent billingHourly billing with a detailed monthly statement; scope and budget agreed in the letter of engagement.
- →Ready to start?Tell us about your plans in Poland. Contact a partner
Independent recognition
- EUCited by EU and Polish institutionsOur guides are referenced by the European Commission (Cloud and AI Development Act impact assessment; Citizen-led Renovation handbook), the EU Joint Research Centre and the Polish Senate.
- UKUK FCDOIncluded in the list of lawyers in Poland published by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
- 2026Polish Lendtech Map 2026Listed among legal advisers to the lending sector.
“Strong depth of specialised knowledge of payment services regulation, licensing procedures and KNF expectations.” “Excellent business acumen.”
Clients in the Chambers FinTech Guide 2026
Client reviews
What clients write about working with us. All reviews on Google
- ★★★★★
“I had an excellent experience with this law firm for incorporating my businesses and managing all my legal affairs in Poland.”
Cornelis W.Google review · 2026
- ★★★★★
“Very professional team of lawyers. I would highly recommend them for their services. Many thanks to Mr. Michał Puk and his team.”
Jasmina M.Google review · 2026
- ★★★★★
“Professional and supportive team, always available to answer my questions and guided me through every step of the case.”
Yury R.Google review · 2026
- ★★★★★
“These are the kind of lawyers you can just hand your case over to and know everything is under control.”
V. Sh.Google review · 2026
- ★★★★★
“If you have any issue when trying to put a business in Poland, come here, they will find a solution for you.”
Andrés Z.Google review · 2026
- ★★★★★
“From the outset I have had very good, attentive service.”
Peter B.Google review · 2026
- ★★★★★
“We were impressed by their professionalism, client-oriented approach, and efficiency. I sincerely recommend their services.”
Jurgita V.Google review · 2025
- ★★★★★
“This firm has been absolutely amazing to work with as we have been navigating opening up a Polish HQ.”
Jason Q.Google review · 2025
- ★★★★★
“I worked with Anna at Dudkowiak & Putyra and she was fantastic! She was very professional and easy to talk to.”
Dan P.Google review · 2025
4.9/5 from 9 verified client reviews on Clutch, including a Swedish debt-collection group, a cybersecurity company setting up in Poznań and an additive-manufacturing company forming its Polish entity.
Memberships
Dudkowiak & Putyra is a member of the chambers of commerce of its main client countries and of the Polish industry bodies in its key sectors.
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British Polish Chamber of CommerceThe United Kingdom is our second-largest client country; together with the BPCC we published Doing Business in Poland — Legal Guide 2026.Our BPCC profile
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Netherlands-Polish Chamber of CommerceSupport for Dutch companies investing and employing people in Poland.Our NPCC profile
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AHK PolskaPolish-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce — legal support for German investors, in German.Our AHK profile
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Fintech PolandRegulatory partner of the Fintech Poland AML Working Group; co-author of the How to do FinTech in Poland report.AML Working Group
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Polish New Mobility Association (PSNM)Electromobility, charging infrastructure and automotive regulation.PSNM members
Expertise in practice
- Expert witness on Polish lawOpinions on Polish law for courts in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Norway.
- Advice to public institutionsLegal opinions prepared for the Polish Sejm and the European Commission; advice to partners of USAID programmes.
- SpeakingStrategic goods and dual-use training for Rzeczpospolita (April 2026), PSD3/PSR workshops at Fintech Poland, Trusted Economy Forum 2026, TEK.day Gdańsk, Drone World Expo 2026.
- PublishingDoing Business in Poland 2026 with the British Polish Chamber of Commerce; Poland chapters in ICLG Copyright 2024 and GLI Bribery & Corruption 2024; articles in Chambers, Mondaq, Lexology and JD Supra.
- Qualified teamMore than 100 people: 57 advocates and attorneys-at-law, tax advisers, a statutory auditor, accountants and payroll specialists, and a Certified Internal Auditor.
- TeachingPartners lecture on company and regulatory law; our guides are cited in academic writing.
Leadership
Michał DudkowiakBarrister (adwokat), Managing Partner · Foreign investment, M&A, defence
Piotr PutyraBarrister (adwokat), Managing Partner · Banking, payments and FinTech
Michał PukBarrister (adwokat), Supervising Partner (Commercial and Regulatory) · Defence, dual-use, regulatory, criminal
Alicja Myśluk-LandowskaAttorney-at-law (radca prawny), Partner · Employment
Anna SzymielewiczAttorney-at-law (radca prawny), Partner · Litigation and arbitration
Marcin KręglewskiBarrister (adwokat), Partner · Tax
Martyna DudkowiakBarrister (adwokat), Partner · Divorce and family (Dudkowiak Family Lawyers)
Grzegorz ŻochowskiBarrister (adwokat), Partner · Zielona Góra
Founders: Andrzej Dudkowiak and Grażyna Dudkowiak, Senior Partners, founded the firm in Zielona Góra in 1991.
Our history
- 1991Andrzej and Grażyna Dudkowiak found the firm in Zielona Góra.
- 1994Private client practice opens (today Dudkowiak Family Lawyers).
- 2004After Poland joins the EU, the firm turns to foreign investors.
- 2014Michał Dudkowiak becomes Managing Partner; Piotr Putyra joins him in 2015.
- 2021Tax, accounting and payroll team launched, creating a one-stop shop.
- 2023The firm becomes Dudkowiak & Putyra.
- 202620th largest Polish law firm by number of advocates and attorneys-at-law (Rzeczpospolita).
Guides for investors
Doing Business in Poland — Legal Guide 2026
Prepared jointly with the British Polish Chamber of Commerce for international investors — market entry, company structures, tax, employment and regulation.
Investor Zone: 300+ legal guides in English on doing business in Poland. Most read:
Offices
- WarsawRondo ONZ 1, 00-124 Warsaw
+48 22 300 16 74 - Poznańpl. W. Andersa 3, 61-894 Poznań
Largest office - Krakówul. Opolska 110, 31-355 Kraków
- Zielona Góraul. Jana III Sobieskiego 2/3, 65-071 Zielona Góra
Registered office · since 1991
Contact us at [email protected]
Frequently asked questions
Is Dudkowiak & Putyra a law firm for foreign companies?
Yes. Dudkowiak & Putyra is a Polish business law firm founded in 1991 that advises foreign investors and their subsidiaries doing business in Poland; more than 8 in 10 of its clients come from abroad.
Which languages does Dudkowiak & Putyra work in?
English, Polish, German, Spanish, Italian and French.
How quickly does Dudkowiak & Putyra respond to new enquiries?
Every enquiry receives a substantive reply within 24 hours.
Can Dudkowiak & Putyra handle tax, accounting and payroll as well as legal work?
Yes. Our lawyers, tax advisers, accountants and payroll specialists work side by side as one team (the accounting and payroll practice operates as DPG Tax for regulatory reasons), so a foreign investor needs one adviser for legal, tax and accounting matters in Poland.
Which countries do Dudkowiak & Putyra’s clients come from?
Clients come from 87 countries outside Poland; the largest groups are from the United States and the United Kingdom, followed by the Netherlands, Canada and Germany.
Does Dudkowiak & Putyra represent clients in Polish courts and before authorities?
Yes. Its advocates and attorneys-at-law represent clients before Polish courts, arbitral tribunals and public authorities, including ministries, the financial supervisor KNF and voivodes.
How does Dudkowiak & Putyra charge for its work?
Most matters are billed hourly with a detailed monthly statement; the scope and budget are agreed in a letter of engagement before work starts.
Talk to a partner about your plans in Poland
- Tell us what you need — a few lines about your company and your matter are enough.
- Get a reply within 24 hours — a substantive answer with the next steps.
- Work with one partner — scope and budget agreed in the letter of engagement before work starts.
Contact us
Email[email protected]Phone+48 22 300 16 74
We work in English, Polish, German, Spanish, Italian and French.
Legal information
Dudkowiak Putyra sp.k. (limited partnership), registered office: ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 2/3, 65-071 Zielona Góra, Poland. KRS 0000939324, NIP 9292068801, REGON 520679160, D-U-N-S 674391838. Our advocates are members of the Polish Bar (Naczelna Rada Adwokacka) and our attorneys-at-law of the National Chamber of Legal Advisers (KIRP). The firm holds professional indemnity insurance.
Last reviewed: 5 October 2026 by Michał Dudkowiak, Managing Partner.
Who we are?
Our Law Firm in Poland operates on market of legal services since 1991. We specialize in providing legal services to foreign investors and international corporations doing business in Poland.
Over years our attorneys in Poland are repeatedly awarded and distinguished for providing legal services in the filed of M&A, Polish Banking Law, Polish Antitrust and Competition Law, Litigation and Dispute resolution in Poland.
As Polish Business Law Firm we are provide full scope of business related legal services incl. Corporate, Contracts, Employment, M&A and Investment Advisory, Debt Collection and Real Property, IP and Tax Laws in Poland.
We connect academic knowledge with passion, commitment and practical business orientated approach. Decades of work with international corporations enabled our legal counsels to navigate customers thought Polish legal environment and in consequence deliver tailor made solutions free from cultural gap.
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Over PLN 102 billion for civil protection: what does the OLiOC Programme 2027–2031 mean for businesses?
Records of trade in strategic goods: new regulation from 23 October 2026. What must exporters change?
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