Who can apply for a Polish temporary residence permit for business activity?

This permit is designed for foreign nationals who want to conduct business activity in Poland, typically through a registered company or as a partner in certain company forms. The key requirement is that your genuine purpose of stay is the business, not just incidental activity.

The authorities look closely at whether the business is real and contributes economically. That is why the rules set conditions around the income the business generates or the jobs it creates, rather than simply registering a company on paper. You apply to the voivodeship office responsible for your place of residence in Poland.