Special economic zones' tax exemptions are to expire in 6 month's time

This year is the last one for investing in special economic zones (SSEs). "There have been many problems with companies establishing businesses in SSEs without checking if they have permission to sell all their products," said Department of Regional Development deputy director Teresa Korycinska. She added,"If a company wants to offer another product, it has to terminate its permit and obtain a new one." Korycinska also says companies should not include investment made prior to obtaining a permit on tax reports filed after being granted the permit. With respect to the requirement of investing in new machinery in SSEs, Korycinska said, "We did not create special economic zones to allow businesses to move factories from one place to another." She also pointed out tax should be paid on business activities not included in the permit. (Rzeczpospolita, page B1) M.M.