Guides
What Is a Polish Notary (Notariusz), and When Do Expats Need One?
A Polish notary (notariusz) is a lawyer of public trust. When expats need one, the 2026 fee caps, and what an appointment looks like.
notary: articles for expats in Poland
Guides
Inheritance in Poland: Wills, Heirs and the Six-Month Deadline
How inheritance works in Poland: accepted wills, who inherits without one, the six-month acceptance deadline and debt liability.
Guides
Prenup in Poland: Marital Property Agreement (Intercyza) Cost
How a Polish marital property agreement works: the four regimes, notarial form, the 400 zł net maximum fee and what to bring.
Housing
Notary Fees for Buying a Flat in Poland: Maximum Rates
How the notary fee for a flat purchase in Poland is capped, with the rate scale, worked examples for 400k, 600k and 1m PLN, and a draft change due.
Housing
PCC Tax in Poland: Buying a Flat or Car, First-Home Exemption
PCC is a 2% buyer tax on used flats and private car purchases in Poland. Who pays, the 14-day PCC-3 rule, notary payment and the first-home exemption.