Most businesses turn to legal counsel only when problems arise – contract disputes with suppliers, board member liability concerns, tax audits, civil litigation, or the threat of insolvency. During prosperous times, few entrepreneurs consider the value of ongoing legal and tax advisory services.
However, successful entrepreneurs understand the importance of surrounding themselves with professionals who specialize in areas beyond their expertise – areas that are critical to business operations regardless of company size or structure, whether operating as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation.
Today’s corporate lawyers serve multiple roles: legal advisors, tax consultants, advocates, and specialized attorneys focusing on specific practice areas such as real estate law. This comprehensive approach provides businesses with the strategic support they need to navigate complex legal landscapes.
The Reality of Business Legal Risks
Recent statistics underscore the importance of professional legal support:
- Over 1.4 million economic cases were filed in courts in 2021
- By the second quarter of 2022, 168 companies declared bankruptcy, with 145 being various types of business entities
- In the first half of 2022 alone, tax and customs authorities (KAS, US, and UCS) initiated 8,500 audits
- In 2021, authorities detected 224,775 economic crimes, with a 74.5% detection rate
- Tax administration froze 1,216 bank accounts during 2020
- 678 individuals were convicted of Missing Trader fraud and VAT-related crimes in 2021
These statistics demonstrate that professional legal, tax, and accounting services are not luxuries – they are necessities. The most effective support comes from legal professionals who are also practicing entrepreneurs, understanding firsthand the daily challenges businesses face.
It’s important to remember that board members are not automatically liable for company obligations, criminal charges often rely on circumstantial evidence, account freezes may serve enforcement purposes, and tax authorities typically prioritize revenue collection. Professional representation helps level the playing field.
Skarbiec Law Firm comprises experienced legal advisors, attorneys, tax consultants, and financial advisors with proven success in handling business, civil, criminal, and fiscal matters. Our comprehensive legal services enable rapid response to virtually any operational threat your company may encounter.
Related Topics:
- Board member liability and optimal bankruptcy timing
- Real estate trading and economic activity classification
- Asset concealment and creditor protection
- New corporate group regulations and holding company compliance
Ongoing and Ad Hoc Legal Consulting
Professional risk assessment of contracts and business situations empowers entrepreneurs to make informed decisions about potential ventures. Our legal services facilitate this decision-making process by providing clear, actionable guidance.
Skarbiec Law Firm clients receive ongoing support including:
- Risk Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of business events including contract negotiations, partnership proposals, and litigation strategy
- Legal Audits: Complete due diligence services covering legal status verification, agreement risk analysis, pending dispute assessment, asset verification, and claim legitimacy evaluation
- Negotiations: Contract drafting and negotiation, creditor and debtor discussions, and dispute resolution facilitation
- Transaction Verification: Legal and tax analysis of business transactions to ensure compliance and optimize outcomes
- Business Structure Optimization: Selecting appropriate business forms to minimize legal and financial risks
- Asset Protection: Strategic structuring of private assets to mitigate potential business liability consequences
Legal Aid and Representation
Business litigation encompasses numerous operational aspects: debt collection, contract disputes, contractor reliability issues, billing discrepancies, unperformed services, and wrongful penalty charges. These challenges are part of everyday business operations.
Skarbiec Law Firm focuses on:
Government Relations:
- Representation before administrative bodies and courts at all levels
- Response to administrative decisions affecting business real estate
- Bank account freeze proceedings and premise searches
- Institutional inspections (ZUS, UODO, and others)
Private Sector Representation:
- Supplier, customer, and contractor negotiations
- Utility company, housing cooperative, and property management disputes
- Landlord and tenant relationship management
Litigation Management:
- Complete civil and commercial litigation support from settlement negotiations through appeals
- Comprehensive legal document preparation including complaints, objections, and appellate briefs
- Full-service debt collection from initial payment demands through judicial and enforcement proceedings
- Legal transaction execution including real estate acquisition, corporate agreements, and shareholder representation
Corporate Legal Services
Business structure determines corporate record requirements and compliance obligations. The Commercial Companies Code establishes various scenarios requiring shareholder or corporate body consent for specific actions. Proper compliance with these formalities can determine transaction validity.
Skarbiec Law Firm provides comprehensive support for:
Entity Formation and Management:
- Business entity establishment and registration
- Articles of incorporation and partnership agreement drafting
- Internal governance document creation and shareholder meeting minutes
- Share capital modifications and corporate appointment management
- Stock and share transaction facilitation
Compliance and Documentation:
- Commercial Companies Code documentation maintenance including share ledgers and power of attorney records
- Transaction requirement determination and preparation
- Corporate transformation, merger, and division procedures
- Registry court representation
- Bankruptcy petition filing for debtors and creditors, including creditor representation in bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings
Business Dissolution:
- Entity suspension and liquidation processes
- Business closure without formal liquidation procedures
Comprehensive Legal Services in Warsaw
As a full-service Warsaw law firm, Skarbiec provides more than standard legal audits and routine corporate services. Combining legal counsel, tax advisory, financial guidance, business consultation, and accounting services, we deliver expert assistance at every business stage – from sole proprietorship establishment through business liquidation.