Poland's proposed legislation aims to impose a tax of up to 3% on revenues from specific digital services, which could impact major companies, including Apple. The country is progressing with the bill, following a suggestion from the Ministry of Digital Affairs last year.
Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski emphasized that the tax is intended to level the playing field for domestic firms, claiming that foreign companies benefitting from a lack of taxation distort market competition. He argued that this situation undermines Poland’s economic sovereignty and limits budget revenues that could support technological advancements.
The draft outlines a broad range of services that would be taxable, including targeted advertising and platforms facilitating user interactions. However, it notes several exemptions, indicating that clarity on what constitutes a taxable service may be subject to interpretation. If implemented, this could lead to tensions with the United States, as previous proposals have faced criticism from U.S. officials.