Deregulation 2.0: The government announces systemic changes in taxes and courts
The Polish government plans to undertake broader systemic reforms aimed at reducing bureaucratic procedures, as announced by Minister Maciej Berek.
The Polish government is set to embark on a new phase of deregulation, termed 'Deregulation 2.0,' with a focus on comprehensive reforms rather than isolated changes. Minister Maciej Berek, head of the Government Deregulatory Team, emphasized that the initiative aims to eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles across various sectors rather than altering specific regulations for individual institutions. This approach marks a shift from over 120 point changes implemented in the past year to more substantial and systemic modifications.
In this new phase, the primary areas of focus will be tax law and economic court proceedings. There is an indication that the government is not planning to lower public levies but is instead looking to maintain state revenue levels while reforming the ways in which legal and economic processes are handled. Berek clarified that while there may be adjustments in how these systems operate, any changes will likely not lead to a decrease in overall taxation.
The initiative reflects an ongoing commitment by the Polish government to streamline processes and foster a more conducive environment for business operations. With over a hundred deregulation proposals already fulfilled under the initiative Sprawdzamy, the government is paving the way for a more efficient bureaucratic framework that may ultimately enhance economic growth and investor confidence in Poland.