In brief: Energis & TPSA; Centrozap's tax dispute; Fiat's pessimism

Energis Polska and TPSA have signed an agreement under which TPSA subscriber s will be able to access the Internet via the Energis network, with the two companies sharing the profits. The new service should be launched in the fir st quarter of this year. (Rzeczpospolita, p. B4) ... The tax authorities in Katowice are demanding that WSE-listed Centrozap pay off outstanding VAT of zl.24.7 million, plus interest. The company is refusing to pay, insisting th at the claim expired on December 31, 2001. (Puls Biznesu, p. 11) ... During a press conference in Warsaw yesterday, Fiat Auto Poland said it would close 2001 with worse financial results than in the previous year. Fiat sold 230.0 00 cars on the domestic market in 2001, down by a third year-on-year. Howeve r, the company said it did not foresee the need for further lay-offs. (Prawo i Gospodarka, p. 3) P.J.