Poland

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This document provides background information about contract agreements in Poland, including a discussion on freedom of contract, absent or ambiguous terms, and oral contracts. It also describes competition and antitrust issues, tax considerations, and provides links to additional resources for more information on Polish law and economy. Prepared by: Olejniczak & Richardson.

The Central Statistical Office of Poland is responsible for gathering and disseminating economic, political, and social statistics. The site contains a library of statistical publications about Poland, links to specific regional statistics offices, and databases for a wide variety of indicators.

In charge of the research and policymaking for the agriculture industry in Poland, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development website contains many links to current news, research and publications, and contact information for the agricultural institutions in Poland. The website is only available in Polish.

The Ministry of Health in Poland regulates national healthcare policy and oversees the state-financed system and the National Health Fund, which provides free medical treatment countrywide to all citizens and legal residents. It is also responsible for overseeing the labeling and safety of medical goods and services. Furthermore, the ministry's website contains information about the healthcare system, medical treatments, and pharmaceutical products.

Narodowy Bank Polski (NBP) is the central bank of Poland. NBP is responsible for establishing monetary policy, issuing currency, and managing official reserves in Poland. The official NBP website contains information about legislation, monetary policy, and the payment and financial systems within the country. Users can also access articles about recent financial news and other publications on the site.

The National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT) of Poland controls broadcasters' activities in regards to laws and license agreements. They study content and reception of radio and television programs and also propose scientific improvements in the broadcasting sector. The KRRiT website provides information for consumers and broadcasters about fees and regulations within the sector as well as recent news.

The National Chamber of Commerce in Poland is a self-government institution that represents the interests of Polish entrepreneurs and business organizations. This site features history of the chamber, list of exporters, good practices, commercial documents, and a find a partner section.

The Office of Electronic Communications (UKE) supervises the telecommunications services and intervenes in issues and complaints. UKE promotes the advancement of technology for electronic communication and post. UKE also serves to protect consumers by issuing licenses to communication providers. Their website offers information about recent activity within the sector, laws, and general consumer issues.

The Space Research Centre (CBK-PAN) in Poland is an institute that studies terrestrial space, bodies of the solar system, and Earth itself with the use of space and satellite technology. The Space Research Centre conducts research papers, participates in international space missions, and constructs space technology. The site offers various information including its history, research publications, technology projects, and doctoral studies.

This site is the official website of Poland's Prime Minister Office. It describes the structure of the office, its various activities, and upcoming events. It also provides recent news articles. 

The Warsaw Business Journal is a daily business news site that reports business and economic news from Poland. The website also includes a database of Polish companies and a variety of business links. Users may receive free weekly headlines by email, but other site services vary in price.

The Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) is the national stock exchange for the country of Poland. The site includes information about the market, current trading prices, companies, and news articles.

The Warsaw Voice is a weekly news publication that provides articles about the latest events in business, real estate, law, society, and culture. The business section of the site provides a wide variety of economic, financial, and labor-related news.

As part of the Ministry of Economy, the Polish Export Promotion Portal has helpful information for those looking to export their products or services. The site includes many useful features such as a trade inquiries database, publications and reports, and links to useful Polish business websites.

The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (PFSA) is responsible for the oversight and regulation of the Polish financial services industry. The PFSA site contains a list of financial regulations, publications, and market data sorted by relevant sector.

The Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency (PAIiIZ) provides information about what makes Poland an attractive market for business. PAIiIZ also offers a library of publications containing a series of topics such as exporting to Poland, demographics within the country, and economic statistics. There is also a section on Polish law for investors.