Poland - Introduction of reverse charge on wholesale transaction related to gas, energy and CO2 emission allowances.

 Posted by: Tony Bowers

  17 April 2023

Poland have introduced reverse charge on exchange traded supplies of gas in the gas system, electricity supplies in the power system and the provision of services in the field of transferring greenhouse gas emission allowances.

The reverse charge mechanism will apply when such wholesale supplies are made directly or through and authorised entity on commodity exchanges, regulated markets and organised trading platforms.

The reverse change will apply from 1st April 2023 until 28th February 2025.

Entities carrying out these activities are obliged to notify the head of their tax office prior to performing their first activity. 

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