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Lump‑sum rates — practical guide

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Table of contents

  • What determines the lump‑sum rate
  • PKWiU — why it matters
  • One business, multiple rates
  • How to choose the rate step by step
  • Common rate‑selection mistakes
  • Short practical scenario
  • When to compare with other forms
  • Rate selection checklist
  • Legal sources
  • Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

The rate is the core of lump‑sum tax. A wrong rate can mean underpayment and interest. Below is a practical guide on choosing the correct rate, working with PKWiU and handling situations where one business has multiple rates.

Start with the basics in Lump‑sum — basics and test the result in the lump‑sum calculator.

What determines the lump‑sum rate

The rate depends on the activity type. The law assigns rates to specific services and goods (PKWiU). You will often see rates such as 3%, 5.5%, 8.5%, 12%, 14%, 15% and 17% — but the correct rate must match your exact activity.

PKWiU — why it matters

PKWiU is the classification of activities. If you pick the wrong code, you may apply the wrong rate. This can lead to:

  • underpaid tax,
  • corrections and interest,
  • disputes with the tax office.

For uncommon services, confirm the classification (e.g., via interpretation or accounting opinion).

One business, multiple rates

If you have different revenue streams, you can have multiple rates. Then you must keep revenue records separated by rate.

More on records: Revenue register on lump‑sum.

How to choose the rate step by step

  1. Define the exact scope of services/sales.
  2. Match it to PKWiU categories.
  3. Check the rate in the law.
  4. If activity is mixed, split revenue by rate.
  5. When in doubt, get classification confirmation.

Common rate‑selection mistakes

  • choosing a rate “by intuition” without PKWiU,
  • ignoring additional services that change the rate,
  • merging revenue from different categories,
  • no documentation supporting classification.

Short practical scenario

Example without numbers: A service company offers a core service and additional support. If the support falls under a different PKWiU, part of revenue can be taxed at another rate — so revenue must be split in the record.

When to compare with other forms

If the rate is high or costs are significant, compare with other forms: Lump‑sum vs scale and flat tax.

Rate selection checklist

  • describe services precisely,
  • match PKWiU correctly,
  • verify the legal rate,
  • split revenue by rate if needed,
  • keep documentation for audits.

Legal sources

  • Lump‑sum income tax act (ISAP)
  • podatki.gov.pl — lump‑sum taxation

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Od czego zależy stawka ryczałtu?+
Stawka zależy od rodzaju działalności i właściwej klasyfikacji PKWiU.
Czy można mieć kilka stawek ryczałtu jednocześnie?+
Tak. Różne rodzaje przychodów mogą być opodatkowane różnymi stawkami.
Co zrobić, gdy nie jestem pewien PKWiU?+
Warto uzyskać potwierdzenie klasyfikacji lub opinię księgową, by uniknąć błędów.

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  • Revenue register on lump‑sum — how to keep it
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