VAT-R and VAT-UE

Submit VAT-R or VAT-UE at the right time when your facts require VAT registration or an update.

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Last verified: 2026-08-28

Practical route

What you need to do

Competent authority

Where to apply

National Revenue Administration

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The revenue administration receives VAT-R/VAT-UE for VAT registration or update.

How to apply

VAT-R / VAT-UE registration application
online, by post, in person

Fees and payment

VAT-R registration — no fee
No official fee is listed for this route.

Important

Deadlines and processing

Before the first taxable activity, loss or waiver of exemption, where applicable. — Submit before the applicable event; verify the exact VAT fact.

What happens next

Result: The VAT-R/VAT-UE application is submitted for the relevant VAT status.

After completion: Keep confirmation and follow the next VAT/JPK duties.

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What to do

1. Check the event creating the obligation: a taxable transaction, loss or waiver of exemption.
2. Submit VAT-R through the official tax channel before the applicable event and keep confirmation.

Updated: 2026-08-28

Official sources

Podatki.gov.pl — VAT-R · verified 2026-08-28
Podatki.gov.pl — business activity · verified 2026-08-28

Check the official source before filing: individual facts can change the route.