ZUS 'Ulga na Start' — 6 months free of social contributions

Start relief frees a new entrepreneur from social ZUS for 6 months. Check who qualifies and what about sickness.

Start relief is popular start-up support in Poland — it cuts the first months' costs by about PLN 1,900 monthly.

Who qualifies

Individuals starting business for the first time or after 60 months break. Excludes partners of personal companies and those serving a former employer of the last 2 years.

Scope

Exemption from pension, disability, accident, FP/FS contributions for 6 full calendar months. Health contribution is normal. Sickness can be paid voluntarily but doesn't grant full benefit protection.

Drawbacks

No contributions = no period for pension and no sickness benefit right. Relief is optional — you can opt out if you value protection. After 6 months the 24-month preferential ZUS starts automatically.

Great low-cost start but not for everyone. Danexis advises and registers you.