Robotics relief

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Robotics
relief

Robotics relief was conceived by the Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry of Finance as a cost-based form of relief supporting the growth of the innovation economy, patterned on R&D relief, which has been in force since 2016. as a cost-based form of relief supporting the growth of the innovation economy, patterned on R&D relief, which has been in force since 2016.

Robotics relief is intended to allow enterprises to take an additional deduction of 50% of eligible costs incurred on robotics, regardless of the taxpayer’s size or industry. According to ministry proposals, the relief is expected to be introduced in 2021 and remain in force for five years, to facilitate the greatest possible technological upgrading of Polish enterprises and to encourage the largest number of persons to invest in robotics.

Why is it worth considering?

Robotics relief is expected to be available to payers of both personal income tax and corporate income tax. However, as of now the final form of the relief is not yet known, nor the conditions for claiming it, because draft regulations have not been released yet. We remain optimistic, however, as the ministry claims that the relief is primarily aimed at supporting Polish firms on the path to innovation and increasing their competitiveness at the international level.

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Do I need it?

Taxpayers deciding to take advantage of robotics relief should be able to take an additional deduction of eligible expenses related to:

Purchase or lease of new robots and cobots.
Purchase of software.
Purchase of accessories such as drivers, motion sensors, and end effectors Purchase of accessories such as drivers, motion sensors, and end effectors.
Purchase of occupational health and safety equipment.
Training for staff who will operate the new equipment.

FAQ

When is robotics relief expected to enter into force?

Robotics relief was originally supposed to be introduced in Poland from 1 January 2021. But so far the wording of the provisions and the effective date are not yet known. According to statements by the Ministry of Finance, the relief was to be introduced in mid-2021 at the latest.

How long will the robotics relief be available?

It is expected that robotics relief will be in force until the end of 2025.

What are the similarities between R&D relief and robotics relief?

Robotics relief, like R&D relief, will be taken on the cost side. Thus the taxpayer will be able to deduct robotics expenses during the course of the tax year, but upon filing the annual tax return could take an additional deduction.