Foreigner on a mandate — required documents, ZUS, PIT and PIP notification. A practical guide for employers.
Many employers in Wrocław hire citizens of Ukraine, Belarus or Georgia. The mandate contract is popular — provided formalities are completed.
A residence title is needed (residence card, visa with work permit, temporary protection for Ukrainians until 2026) plus PESEL. Without these you cannot register at ZUS or settle wages.
A foreign mandate worker is mandatorily covered by pension and disability, health mandatory, sickness voluntary. Students under 26 — exempt. PIT 12% (scale) or 19% lump-sum depending on the contract.
Notification on entrusting work to a foreigner via the district employment office within 7 days for Ukrainian citizens under the special act. For others — depends on residence basis.
Hiring a foreigner is small paperwork and big HR benefit. Danexis guides you and runs the HR for you.