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New Polish Classification of Economic Activities (PKD 2025) – Key changes and obligations for entrepreneurs

On 1 January 2025, the new Polish Classification of Economic Activities (PKD 2025) has come into force, replacing the previous PKD 2007. These changes were introduced by the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of 18 December 2024, published in the Journal of Laws of 27 December 2024 (item 1936). This is a key step in adapting the Polish classification system to current economic realities and EU (NACE) standards. The changes introduced include both the addition of new groupings and the updating of descriptions of traditional industries, which is expected to make it easier for entrepreneurs to precisely define their fields of activity.

What is PKD, and what changes does the new classification introduce?

The Polish Classification of Economic Activities is a tool used in public statistics, records, and accounting. It enables systematic grouping of economic activities under specific codes.

PKD 2025 introduces the following changes:

  • New areas of activity – includes sectors related to the digital economy, circular economy, and bioeconomy;
  • Clarification of existing descriptions – updates definitions for traditional industries such as agriculture and trade;
  • Five-level structure – as in PKD 2007, it includes sections, divisions, groups, classes, and subclasses. Changes include:
  • an increase in the number of subclasses from 645 to 727;
  • reducing the number of divisions from 88 to 87;
  • the introduction of a new section, increasing the number of sections from 21 to 22.

Obligations for entrepreneurs – who does PKD 2025 apply to?

Every entrepreneur must align their activity codes with the new classification if planning any changes to their business registers after January 1, 2025.

For businesses registered in CEIDG:
PKD 2025 codes must be specified in applications for:

  • establishment of a new business;
  • change of entry (regardless of the scope of the change);
  • suspension, resumption or deletion of the activity with data update.

However, if the application for deletion of the activity relates to a company that ceased operations before 1 January 2025, updating the codes is not required.

For entities registered in KRS and REGON:
Entities such as limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and partnerships must use the new PKD 2025 codes when submitting applications for entries or data changes from January 1, 2025. The new rules also apply to proceedings initiated before this date but not completed by the end of 2024.

PKD 2025 is an important step in modernization of the Polish economic activity classification system. This update reflects the evolving needs of the market and the development of new economic sectors. Entrepreneurs should not only familiarize themselves with these changes but also ensure their registrations comply with the new requirements.

  • Author: Gunel Musa

Public Relations Manager

22.01.2025
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