The Polish Government has invited foreign investors to participate in most of the major privatisation programmes, such that the level of foreign ownership in the Polish economy is high. This is especially the case in the banking sector, where foreign-controlled banks hold over 70% of assets.
What to consider if you invest in Poland
Strong points for FDI in Poland:
- Growing economy
- Central geographical location in the heart of Europe
- Multilingual workforce, qualified, able to export trades (at a low cost) and whose productivity is growing rapidly
- Stable banking sector and a controlled currency
- A healthy and resilient economy even during economic crises
- Unlike other Central European countries, its population does not face over-indebtedness.
Office Real Estate and Land Ownership
The Possibility of Buying Land and Industrial and Commercial Buildings
Polish law restricts foreign investment in certain land and real estate. Land usage types such as technology and industrial parks, business and logistic centers, transport, housing plots, farmland in special economic zones, household gardens and plots up to two hectares are exempt from agricultural land purchase restrictions.
Investment Opportunities
The Key Sectors of the National Economy
Mechanical engineering, iron and steel industry, coal mining, chemical products, food processing, poultry industry, automobile.
High Potential Sectors
Information technology, business processing centres, environment and green building, cybersecurity, software for mobile applications.
Privatization Programmes
The Polish Government has invited foreign investors to participate in most of the major privatisation programmes, such that the level of foreign ownership in the Polish economy is high. This is especially the case in the banking sector, where foreign-controlled banks hold over 70% of assets. Major privatisations are finished and the focus is on consolidation and improvement of efficiency in entities still under state control.
Sectors Where Investment Opportunities Are Fewer
Monopolistic Sectors
Energy, finance, mining.