Poland

Implementing legislation

Articles 758 to 764 of the Polish Civil Code of 23 April 1964, as amended by the Act of Amendment of the Civil code dated 26 July 2000

Proper notice

•	1 month if less than or equal to 1 year
•	2 months if more than 1 year and less than or equal to 2 years
•	3 months if more than 2 years

Indemnity or compensation or both

Indemnity only

Calculation of indemnity/compensation

•	Capped at a maximum of the average annual commission over last 5 years or, if less than 5 years, over the agency

Pre-termination commission

Yes

Post-termination commission

Yes

Back commission

Yes

Other comments

Agent has the right to inspect principal’s books

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