Who is a tax advisor?
The profession of tax advisor was established by the Tax Advisory Act of July 5, 1996. To practice as a tax advisor, one must pass a state exam and become a member of the National Chamber of Tax Advisors.
A tax advisor is bound by professional confidentiality, even after ceasing to provide services to clients.
Accounting and bookkeeping services; tax consulting (PKD 69.20.Z)
This subclass includes
- bookkeeping for all types of business transactions, performed on a contract basis,
- preparing financial reports and balance sheets,
- reviewing and certifying the accuracy of financial statements and balance sheets (the work of certified public accountants/auditors),
- preparing income statements for individuals and businesses for tax purposes,
- tax consulting and representing clients before tax authorities.
This subclass does not include
- data processing, classified under 63.11.Z,
- management consulting services, such as accounting systems and expense control procedures, classified under 70.22.Z,
- debt collection, classified under 82.91.Z.
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Directory of Accounting Firms – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an accounting firm and a tax advisor?
An accounting firm primarily handles day-to-day accounting services: recording transactions, preparing financial statements, and handling tax filings. Tax advisor is a regulated profession—it requires passing a state exam and registration with the National Chamber of Tax Advisors. A tax advisor may represent clients before tax authorities and is bound by professional secrecy. In practice, many accounting firms employ tax advisors, though this is not a prerequisite for conducting accounting services. Our database includes both types of entities—accounting firms as well as tax advisors operating as sole proprietors.
Who is eligible to operate an accounting firm in Poland?
Any natural person with full legal capacity who has not been convicted of any offenses specified in the Accounting Act may operate an accounting firm. No certification as a certified public accountant or tax advisor is required. Accounting and bookkeeping services are classified under PKD code 69.20.Z—this code serves as the basis for identifying entities in our database of accounting firms.
How do I find an accounting firm that meets my needs?
The key criteria include experience in serving companies in a given industry, the scope of services (full accounting, revenue and expense ledger, HR and payroll), and location. It’s also worth checking the firm’s legal form, its business history, and contact information. Gathering this information on your own is time-consuming—which is why our database of accounting firms allows you to filter firms by dozens of criteria, such as location, number of employees, or legal form, and immediately get a ready-to-use list.
How many accounting firms and tax advisors are there in Poland?
There are tens of thousands of entities in Poland providing accounting and bookkeeping services as well as tax consulting—ranging from one-person firms serving local businesses to large consulting firms with multi-person teams. The market is highly fragmented, and entities’ registration data changes constantly. Our database of accounting firms is updated daily based on the KRS, CEIDG, and REGON registries, so you can be sure you’re contacting active companies.
