Polish Company Check
Polish Company Check verifies a Polish company in 48–72 hours. We check the court register, financial statements, beneficial owners, VAT status, insolvency records, sanctions lists and media in Polish, and send a short English report with red flags highlighted. Every report includes comments from industry, scientific and business experts.
Since 2006 · more than 800 projects for more than 200 companies · more than 5,000 data sources
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Expert commentary in every report
Every Polish Company Check includes comments from industry, scientific and business experts. They tell you which findings matter in the company’s sector and what to clarify before you sign.
What do we check?
Every check covers the same registers and sources. For each we note what it shows and why it matters for your deal:
| Source | What it shows | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Court register (KRS) | Legal form, registration date, management board, share capital, shareholders of limited liability companies, status | Whether the company exists, who can sign for it and whether it is in liquidation |
| Financial statements (eKRS) | Revenue, net profit or loss, equity and debt over the last 3 years | Whether the company can deliver, pay or grow with you |
| Beneficial owners register (CRBR) | The natural persons who ultimately own or control the company | Who really stands behind the company |
| VAT white list (Wykaz podatników VAT) | VAT status and bank accounts reported to the tax office | Whether the account you are asked to pay into belongs to the company |
| Statistical register (REGON) | Statistical number, activity codes (PKD), address | Whether the declared activity matches what it offers you |
| Sole traders register (CEIDG) | Owner, business address, activity, status | For companies that are not in KRS |
| Register of debtors (KRZ) | Insolvency and restructuring proceedings, unsuccessful debt enforcement | Whether the company or its owners are in financial trouble |
| Sanctions lists (Poland and EU) | Persons and entities under sanctions | Whether you may legally do business with them |
| Media and trade press in Polish | News, disputes, awards, references | What the market says about the company |
| Related companies | Other companies of the board members and owners, and their history | Links to firms that went bankrupt or changed names |
Which red flags matter?
These are the signals we look for. One flag does not mean fraud, but each needs an explanation before you sign:
In the report, red flags come first, each with its source.
Sample report
This is what you receive: one short report in English.
Summary and red flags
The answer in the first paragraph: what we found and what to clarify before you sign.
Company data
Registration, board, owners, beneficial owners, VAT status.
Financials
The main figures for the last 3 years and what they mean.
Links and media
Related companies, proceedings, sanctions and media mentions.
Polish sources, read in Polish, reported in English.
An analyst goes through the court register, financial statements and Polish media, then writes up the findings in English with red flags first. The company does not know it was checked.
What you get
We read the Polish-language filings that most foreign due diligence reports skip.
In every check: comments from industry, scientific and business experts.
How we work together
From your order to the report in English. The check itself takes 48–72 hours from payment.
- OrderStep 1 · order
You send the company name or its KRS or NIP number, and the purpose of the check
From you: company name, purpose, deadline
- Step 2 · invoice
We send an invoice, and the check starts once it is paid
From you: payment by bank transfer
- Check: 48–72 h from paymentStep 3 · check
An analyst reads the registers, financial statements and Polish media
- Step 4 · report
You get a written opinion in English with red flags first, and expert comments
Credit report, company check or due diligence?
Each answers a different question:
| Credit report | Polish Company Check | Due diligence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Question | Will the company pay? | Is the company what it claims to be, and are there red flags? | What exactly are we buying or investing in? |
| How it works | An automated score based on databases | An analyst reads registers, filings and Polish media | A team of lawyers, accountants and analysts with access to company documents |
| Ownership and links | Usually basic | Beneficial owners and related companies | Full picture |
| Time | Immediate | 48–72 h | Weeks |
| Result | A score and a credit limit | A short English report with red flags | Legal, financial and tax reports |
| Best when | You check payment risk | You are about to sign with a supplier, distributor or partner | You are acquiring a company or investing |
For advisers: regular checks
Law firms, transaction advisers and investment funds order checks regularly, for their clients or before a transaction.
Tell us how many checks you expect and we will propose terms. See our offer for advisers.
What this does not cover
Polish Company Check is a fast check from public sources. It is not:
A legal opinion
Contracts, licences and legal risks need a law firm.
Full due diligence
We do not have access to the company’s internal documents. For an acquisition you need full due diligence.
An on-site visit
We do not visit the company’s premises or check its assets on site.
Too much? Not enough?
Questions about checking a Polish company
About the check
What does the check include?
The court register, financial statements for the last 3 years, beneficial owners, VAT status and bank accounts, the register of debtors, sanctions lists, related companies and Polish media. You get a short English report with red flags first.
What is the expert commentary in your reports?
Opinions from industry, scientific and business experts we choose for the topic of the project. The expert explains what is behind the figures, checks the estimates and conclusions, and says what they may mean for your decision. The commentary is part of every paid MarketHub report.
How long does it take?
48–72 hours from payment.
Is the report in English?
Yes. We read the Polish sources and write the report in English.
Can you check a sole trader (CEIDG)?
Yes, through CEIDG, although less financial data is available.
Can you check several companies at once?
Yes. Send us the list. For several companies we will confirm the deadline when you order.
Sources
Which registers do you use?
The court register (KRS) and its financial statements repository, the beneficial owners register (CRBR), the VAT white list, REGON, CEIDG, the register of debtors (KRZ), and Polish and EU sanctions lists.
What if the company has not filed its financial statements?
We say so in the report, because it is a red flag in itself. Where possible, we estimate its scale from other sources and mark the figures as estimates.
Do you check sanctions lists?
Yes, the Polish and EU sanctions lists, for the company, its board members and its owners.
Do you check beneficial owners?
Yes, in the Central Register of Beneficial Owners (CRBR), and we compare them with the shareholders in KRS.
Use
Is this a credit rating?
No. We do not give a score. An analyst reads the filings and registers that credit scores are built on, maps who owns the company and which other companies they control, and writes an opinion in plain English.
Can we use it for KYC?
The report can support your KYC file, as it lists sources for every finding. It does not replace your own obligations under anti-money laundering rules.
Will the company know it was checked?
No. We use public registers and media and do not contact the company.
Order
How do I order?
Send the company name, ideally with its KRS or NIP number, the purpose of the check and your deadline using the form below. You get an invoice, and the 48–72 hours start after payment.
What happens if you find red flags?
We call them out in the first paragraph, with the source. If you need more, we can propose a deeper check or a competitor analysis.
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You get the report in English within 48–72 hours of payment.
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