Poland

Investing

FDI in figures

The results of FDI in Poland for 2006 reached a record level of 15 billion euros, while a review of the first three quarters of 2007 would allow us to think that this record could be equalled in 2007, or even broken. France is the leading investor in FDI stock. The real estate sector represents more than 40% of total FDI, insofar as, excluding the purchase and sale of already existing goods, most investment in the fields of trade, industry and services have a large real estate component.

Foreign Direct Investment	2004	2005	2006
FDI of inward flow (millions USD)	12,890	9,602	13,922
FDI inward stock (millions USD)	n.c.	n.c.	103,616.0
Performance Index*, world ranking	59	60	57
Potential Index**, world ranking	45	44	n.c.
Number of Greenfield investments	234	270	323
FDI inwards (in % of GFCF)	29.3	18.1	20.5
FDI stock (in % of GDP)	n.c.	n.c.	30.6

Source: UNCTAD, World Investment Report

Note: * The UNCTAD Inward FDI Performance index is based on a ratio of the country's share in global FDI inflows and its share in global GDP. ** The UNCTAD Inward FDI Potential index is based on 12 economic and structural variables such as GDP, foreign trade, FDI, infrastructures, energy use, R&D, education, country risk.

Why you should choose Poland

Administrative procedures relative to foreign investment

Acquisition of holdings: Taking a majority holding in the capital of a Polish company is allowed, as long as an authorization is obtained.
Obligation to declare: The investment promotion agency in the country gives information about the authorizations necessary for setting up business.
Competent organization for the declaration