In Brief: VAT bill becomes law; Talex; Tychy in the red; WP in court

The main advantage of the new law is the possibility of VAT registration for companies operating inside the EU. (Puls Biznesu, p. 10) ... Talex, a Poznań-based software producer, has signed an agreement worth zł.3 million with TP SA. Associated mostly with banking solutions and a major contract with BZ WBK, Talex now wants to expand into the telecommunication market. (Puls Biznesu, p. 10) ... The Tychy power plant closed 2003 with a record loss of nearly zł.50 million. The company is now seeking zł.25 mill ion from the Treasury Ministry. (Puls Biznesu, p. 6) ... The Gdańsk District Court has adjourned its proceedings concerning Internet portal WP management 's motion to declare the company bankruptcy. (Puls Biznesu, p. 10) D.W./A.F.