The first deregulation package – important changes for entrepreneurs in 2025!

The government’s deregulation package is intended to simplify life for entrepreneurs – fewer controls, shorter procedures and digitization of documents. Find out what changes will come into force in 2025 and what they mean for companies.

Objectives of deregulation – why is this package important?

In response to long-standing demands from the small and medium-sized enterprise sector, the government has adopted the so-called first deregulation package. Its aim is to simplify the administrative obligations of entrepreneurs, shorten inspection times, digitize procedures and introduce more stable rules for lawmaking. 

These changes aim to make it easier to run a business, increase the predictability of administrative decisions, and accelerate official procedures.

What changes does the first deregulation package introduce?

Limiting the duration of inspections in micro-enterprises

The amendment provides for a reduction in the duration of inspections in micro-enterprises to a maximum of 6 working days per year, unless there are indications of increased risk. It is also planned to introduce a risk category assigned to each entrepreneur, which is intended to make it easier to predict the frequency of inspections.

Changes in administrative procedures

The amendment provides for formal simplifications – including the possibility of issuing so-called hybrid decisions (part of the documentation in paper form, part in electronic form) and the use of so-called soft calls, which allow the office to contact the entrepreneur before initiating proceedings.

In addition, the possibility of ex officio remission of certain administrative penalties is envisaged, as well as a limitation of the two-instance principle in certain economic cases.

New principles of law-making

Key mechanisms have been introduced:

• A six-month vacatio legis for laws introducing new obligations for entrepreneurs.
• The “one in, one out” rule– each new administrative burden must be offset by the removal of another.
• A mandatory ex post regulatory impact assessment – each economic regulation must be reviewed after 24 months.

Digitization of processes

The government plans to further expand the functions of platforms such as biznes.gov.pl and the mObywatel application (mFirma function), enabling, among other things, the conclusion of employment contracts online or obtaining permits in a fully digital way.

Digitalization of proceedings before the National Chamber of Appeal (KIO)

From 2026, all documents in proceedings before the National Appeals Chamber (KIO) – such as those related to public procurement – will be submitted electronically. This is expected to significantly streamline case handling and reduce the costs of participating in such procedures.

How will the changes affect companies?

The adoption of the first deregulation package is an important signal from the government to entrepreneurs – it intends to give them more freedom in the hope of improving the condition of the economy. The greatest benefits will be felt by micro and small entrepreneurs, who will benefit from shorter inspection times and easier contact with authorities.

However, it should also be noted that when undertaking deregulatory measures, the government should comprehensively consider the impact of such measures on market mechanisms so that deregulation does not result in excessive freedom and, consequently, harm to entities with a weaker position in the market. Some of the changes will come into force as early as May 2025, so it’s worth getting familiar with them now.

Do you have any questions about how deregulation might affect your company?
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