It is worth knowing that a foreigner who runs a company in Poland can apply for a temporary stay or a visa to Poland on the basis of running a business. In the case of work – also for a temporary residence permit in connection with work performed in Poland. On the other hand, foreigners applying for a temporary residence permit can establish and operate businesses only in the form of a company, including limited liability company.
However, a foreigner may set up and run a business under the same conditions as a Polish citizen if he/she holds:
- a permanent residence permit
- a valid Pole’s Card
- a long-term EU residence permit
- temporary residence permit for the purpose of family reunification
- temporary residence permit granted on the basis of a long-term EU residence permit/granted to a foreigner’s family member
- temporary residence permit granted for the purpose of taking up or continuing full-time university or doctoral studies in Poland
- temporary residence permit in connection with a married relationship with a Polish citizen
- a refugee status
- subsidiary protection
- a consent for tolerated stay
- temporary protection in Poland