Doing business in Silesia, Ernst & Young - Ernst & Young - Poland

Silesia is undoubtedly one of the most interesting areas in Poland and Europe. This is a unique and diverse region whose potential is worth discovering. Silesia creates 13.3% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which gives the voivodeship the second position in Poland. GDP per capita equals 27.8 thousand and is higher than the national average by 2.000 PLN. The significant number of businesses in the high technologies sector positions Silesia in the group of recognized domestic leaders. The region’s metallurgical industry is one of the most modern and effective in the world, while its energy sector places Poland among few EU countries whose energy safety is based on its own natural fuel reserves.

Innovative businesses are developing, so is the automotive sector. About 70% of Polish cars is manufactured in Silesia. Its geographical situation, convenient transport links, large-scaled domestic market and attractive human capital are indisputable advantages of the region. Although Silesia is associated with traditional industry, tourism in the region is developing dynamically and there is an ever-growing number of educational centers and business support organizations.

The publication shows at a glance the different business issues investors might be expected to deal with while planning to start operations in Silesia:

• Business climate
• Establishing a business presence
• Real estate
• Taxation
• Human capital
• Competition law
• Capital markets
• Accounting and auditing
• Contacts

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