What investment or business options are there to live in Poland?

Poland's principal business-related route to residence is the Temporary Residence Permit for Business Activity. It is open to third-country entrepreneurs, company directors and partners, covering roles such as sole traders, company board members, general partners and commercial proxies.

The key conditions are a stable and regular source of income to support yourself and dependants, and a business that meets a viability test — for example a minimum income, employing a set number of staff, or evidence that it will meet these. You will also need health insurance, proof of accommodation, company and registration documents (a KRS extract or CEIDG entry), and proof of no tax or social-security arrears. The application is made to the voivode at the urząd wojewódzki.

Rather than a passive investor scheme, this route rewards a genuine, viable business, so the plan and documentation are decisive. ACME can help you assess whether your business meets the conditions and prepare the evidence, and we suggest confirming the current requirements on the official government portals before you apply.