20:03 15 January 2026
Entrepreneurs are losing optimism over labor costs, tax reforms and regulations
Micro and small businesses in Poland are finding it increasingly difficult to operate, burdened by rising labor costs, high social security contributions, unstable regulations, and delayed tax reforms. According to the eighth edition of the Polish Entrepreneurship Survey by inFakt, overall business satisfaction has fallen back below zero, signaling growing frustration after post-pandemic optimism. Entrepreneurs report a sharp deterioration in the ease of running a business and weakening confidence in future financial prospects.
Nearly half believe government policy hinders entrepreneurship, citing unmet election promises on tax relief and labor costs. While firms remain operational, many face shrinking safety margins due to debt, inflation-driven cost pressures, and regulatory uncertainty, making them vulnerable to further policy or cost shocks.
(pb.pl)
