Poland Company Registry (2026 Update)

Poland’s business registry system is among the most structured and transparent in Central Europe, but it can also be confusing if you don’t know where to look. 

Data is divided across three separate registers: the National Court Register (KRS), the Central Register and Information on Economic Activity (CEIDG), and the Central Register of Beneficial Owners (CRBR).

Together, they form the backbone of company transparency in Poland, covering everything from tax and address details to financial statements and ultimate beneficial ownership. 

As of 2026, the system has evolved further, with updated PKD classification codes, improved electronic filing, and greater alignment with EU AML standards. 

This guide is written for compliance, AML, and KYB professionals who need verified company data directly from official Polish sources. It breaks down exactly how the system works, what data you can access, and how to retrieve verified company information from official sources.

What is the Poland Business Registry?

Poland’s company registry is commonly understood to mean the National Court Register (KRS), which is the primary register for incorporated companies. However, verified company information in Poland is spread across three official public registers:

• The National Court Register (KRS): For private companies, associations, foundations, joint-stock partnerships, and joint-stock companies (Spółka Akcyjna).

• The Central Register and Information on Economic Activity (CEIDG): Addresses sole proprietorships and partners in civil partnerships. This register operates entirely online and is managed by the Ministry of Development and Technology.

• The Central Register of Beneficial Owners (CRBR): Holds declarations regarding ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) as defined by the Polish AML Act (Ustawa o przeciwdziałaniu praniu pieniędzy i finansowaniu terroryzmu).

Remember: The CEIDG and KRS can be accessed via one portal: https://www.biznes.gov.pl/en

What Data Is Available in Poland’s Company Registry?

Poland’s company registry data is some of the most exhaustive in Europe.

• Basic: Name, tax number, registration date, address and status.

• Financial: Audits, cash flow, and other financial information. 

• Officers: Legal representatives. 

• Shareholder: Names, meetings, resolutions, and ownership.

Takeaway: The vast majority of information is offered in a structured, machine-readable format.

But how do you access it?

How to Search the Polish Company Registry (Step-by-Step)

1. Go to the Website.

Go to Bizness.gov.pl and select ‘Business Search’.

2. Search by Name or Number.

Entities can be searched using their NIP (Tax Identification Number) or name.

3. Select the Company.

You’ll see a long list of different companies. English translation is available.

4. Investigate.

The information is exhaustive, including name, NIP and REGON, address, start date, business activity, and legal representatives. The company’s history details are available at the bottom of the page.

5. Download Certificates or Extracts.

Certificates and information about the company representatives are available in English for free.

Documents Available to Download

You must order files manually here. You must include the company’s details (name and number). Order by phone, email or contact form the following documents:

• Current extract from the National Court Register: Standard (PLN 10, up to 3 business days), and Express (PLN 136.50, up to 1 business day).

• Full extract from the National Court Register: Standard (PLN 135, processing within 3 business days), and Express (PLN 165.50, processing time 1 business day).

• Financial Statements

• Board’s report on company activities

• Audit

• Shareholders’ Meeting & Resolutions

• Partnership Agreement

• List of Partners

• List of Board Members

Processing: Standard (up to 5 business days), Express (3-4 business days + 30% of the order value), and Super Express (1-2 business days +50% of the order value).

You can also view for free (and without signing up) an array of financial documents. 

• Annual Financial Report.

• Resolutions.

• Court Judgements.

• Statutes.

• Certificate of Entry.

Remember: You can only search by KRS number.

Poland Company Registry APIs and Bulk Data Access

Poland’s registry system, being digital-first and modern, offers two APIs. 

• Open API of the National Court Register: Provides data from the National Court Register (KRS) in the form of a RESTful API.

• REGON Register API: Available to authorised government bodies and commercial entities.

Is there bulk data? Not yet.

Register Reforms (2026 Update)

Digitisation

The National Court Register has been operating only via electronic filings since 1 July 2021 (S-24 / e-KRS portals). That digital backbone matters now: most new registrations, changes, and court notices are machine-readable and faster to pull, but also means historic paper quirks are fading. Don’t assume old paper filings exist for recent entities.

New PKD Classification Codes

A new set of business activity classification codes (PKD 2025) has replaced the previous 2007 standards, effective from January 2025. Existing companies have until December 2026 to update their codes.

Poland’s Beneficial Ownership Register

Poland’s UBO information is publicly accessible on a separate register, the Central Register of Beneficial Owners (CRBR, “Centralny Rejestr Beneficjentów Rzeczywistych”).  

A search provides extensive information on the name, address, share size, country of residence, and citizenship.

Going forward, this situation might change. The Polish government is debating draft legislation to change access to a tiered, ‘legitimate interest’ basis in line with the 6AMLD.

Using the Poland Company Registry for AML and KYB Compliance

Poland’s business registry system is useful for verifying simple corporate structures. But anything more complex, and it falls short.

Obliged entities need access to multiple registries to unwrap complex, global structures. 

That’s where Kyckr helps. Our platform provides live, API-based access to over 300 official company registers worldwide, including Poland’s, ensuring you receive verified company data directly from the source.

No delays, no outdated records, no manual downloads. 

For teams managing cross-border compliance or AML processes, Kyckr turns complex registry systems such as Poland’s into a single, seamless data source.

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