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Poland (PL)
Overview of Polish company data coverage, registers, and legal forms
Overview
Poland maintains the Krajowy Rejestr Sądowy (KRS - National Court Register), managed by district courts and supervised by the Ministry of Justice. The KRS serves as the official register for companies, foundations, and associations.
Data Sources
Identifiers
Polish companies are identified by their KRS number:
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
krs_number | 10-digit KRS number | 0000123456 |
nip | Tax identification number | 1234567890 |
regon | Statistical number | 123456789 |
Legal Forms
Corporations
| Legal Form | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| sp. z o.o. | Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością | Limited liability company (most common) |
| S.A. | Spółka Akcyjna | Joint-stock company |
| P.S.A. | Prosta Spółka Akcyjna | Simple joint-stock company (since 2021) |
| SE | Societas Europaea | European company |
Partnerships
| Legal Form | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| sp.j. | Spółka jawna | General partnership |
| sp.k. | Spółka komandytowa | Limited partnership |
| sp.k.a. | Spółka komandytowo-akcyjna | Partnership limited by shares |
| sp.p. | Spółka partnerska | Professional partnership |
Other
| Legal Form | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fundacja | - | Foundation |
| Stowarzyszenie | - | Association |
| Spółdzielnia | - | Cooperative |
Note: Civil law partnerships (spółka cywilna) are not registered in KRS. Partners register individually in CEIDG.
Coverage
- All commercial companies registered with KRS
- Foundations and associations
- Cooperatives
- Branch offices of foreign companies
For detailed API integration instructions, see the KRS API guide.
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