Poland

Agency Law in 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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