KIG
We foster entrepreneurship
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KIG:
160 business
organizations
The Polish Chamber of Commerce is the largest
independent business organization in Poland.
It was established in 1990. It represents the
largest number of entrepreneurs.
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70 industry chambers and associations
61 regional chambers
21 bilateral chambers
8 other
Advocacy of interests
of Polish entrepreneurs
Representation of the interests of KIG
members and entrepreneurs before state
authorities, national and foreign organizations
Strategic areas
of KIG’s
activity
International cooperation
Support for entrepreneurship development in
foreign economic cooperation. Organization of
economic missions and fairs. Matching foreign
business partners
The oldest Court of Arbitration
in Europe
Established on 1 January 1950, it functioned
initially under the name of College of
Arbitrators at the Polish Chamber of Foreign
Trade, as an independent unit appointed to
resolve disputes arising from international
trade relations
Support for Polish export
Provision of services including the issuing of
certificates of origin for goods, legalization of
trade documents, issuing ATA Carnets as well
as other certificates
Active participation in the
Entrepreneurship Council
The Council declares its intention to create a forum for the
exchange of views in the context of the problems
described as well as present proposals of specific
solutions to be submitted to the constitutional organs of
the state
Organization of events, congresses,
conferences
Organization of events that provide a space for dialogue
between business, politics, science and the media.
Participation in public debate on matters relating to the
economy, innovation and directions of Poland’s
development
Implementation of EU projects
In 2009-2019, the implementation of almost 48 projects
financed by the EU as well as Norwegian and Swiss funds,
including 12 jointly with PARP. As part of these projects,
we trained 28 000 people all over Poland
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implemented EU projects
supporting the economy
missions to countries
all over the world
KIG
100 employees
23 expert committees
export documents
ATA carnets
law consultation processes annually
macroeconomic commentaries annually
macroeconomic reports annually
KIG Committees
Substantive activities of the Polish Chamber of Commerce are
conducted in its 23 committees.
The chairs and members of these committees
are practitioners of economic life, scientists, local government
and social activists operating in the areas relevant to the
committee’s scope of responsibility.
The committees have two fundamental functions – advisory to
the KIG Presidium and integrating since they bring together the
business community in order to solve specific problems. The
committees participating in the work of parliamentary
commissions also participate actively in developing of and issuing
opinions on the legislation that directly affects the operation of
businesses.
Trade Committee / Committee for Hydrogen Technologies / Electromobility Committee
Committee for Small and Medium Enterprises / Innovation, Technology and Diversity Committee
/ Committee for the Development of VC Funds / Maritime Economy Committee / Committee for
Agriculture and Agricultural Trade / Economic Infrastructure Committee / Environment Protection
Committee / Energy and Climate Policy Committee / Urban Economy Committee / Quality and
Standardization Committee / Water Management Committee / Committee for Family Enterprises /
Committee for Social Dialogue / Committee for Personal Data Protection / Business Security
Committee / Health Committee / Committee for the Building of the Image of Polish Entrepreneurs /
Construction Committee / Vocational Education Committee / Committee for Networked Circular
Economy
Diplomatic Opening of the Year
Diplomeeting
International
cooperation
The Polish Chamber of Commerce actively supports Polish
entrepreneurs in their international operations in
collaboration with local partners of KIG worldwide and
governmental agencies in Poland.
European Parliament of Entrepreneurs
Team of Diplomatic Advisers to KIG President
Club of Commercial Attachés
Bilateral Business Councils
Integration of business community in person and online
We organize foreign promotional events related to the
internationalization of Polish companies at the invitation
of foreign partners, on demand of numerous institutions
from the public sector and as visits accompanying official
delegations in cooperation with diplomatic missions and
chambers of commers around the world.
Economic Missions
International Business Forums
The Polish Chamber of Commerce is a member of
Eurochambres and the International Chamber of
Commerce in Paris. We have signed over 200 cooperation
agreements with chambers and institutions on all
continents.
Company presentations at international fairs
Annually, the Polish Chamber of Commerce hosts over 60
events with the participation of Polish and foreign
companies, diplomats, international experts and
journalists.
Training courses and seminars on internationalization
B2B meetings
International projects
Legalization of trade
and export documents
Legalization,
Certification
and ATA Carnets
Experience and competencies in providing services to enterprises
since 1990.
Implementation and improvement of the quality management
system according to PN-EN ISO 9001:2015 standard. In accordance
with the Quality Policy, the services are being adjusted to the
requirements and expectations of customers and continuous
improvement of the offer is ensured. Constant improvement of
qualifications and ensuring the development of our employees to
guarantee the provision of services at the highest level.
Certificates confirming
non-preferential origin of goods
ATA carnets – documents for the temporary clearance of goods, streamlining
customs clearance of goods exported for acquisition and exhibition purposes,
as well as of professional equipment
KIG certificates, including on: legal status of a business entity,
legal succession, the occurrence of circumstances for release from contractual
liability, free sale to Algeria.
Advisory services, including those of
a pro-innovative nature in the field of
implementation of
quality management systems
Training courses related to quality
management systems and export
incentives
Certification of the System for
Counteracting Corruption Risks
Certification of training courses
in various professional areas
Certification of systems compliant with
with PN EN 37001 standard
Opinions on draft legislation received as part
of the public consultations process
Chief
Economist
of KIG
✓ Preparing KIG’s opinions, positions and statements
for the media
✓ Giving interviews and providing information to
journalists interested in economic policy
✓ Cooperation with foundations and associations
promoting knowledge about the economy and civil
society, as well as with higher education
institutions by participating in the events they
organize
✓ Providing recipients with economic information
relevant to ongoing business activity and planning
processes
The recipients of the information provided by the
Chief Economist include: KIG’s organizational units,
Chambers and other organizations associated in KIG
and their Members, Members of the Club of
Commercial Attachés at KIG, general public, the
media
Comments to government strategy documents
Proposals of legislative changes necessary to improve
the conditions for business activities
KIG’s positions and statements regarding
current legal and economic problems
Constant monitoring of legislative changes
regarding issues relevant to entrepreneurs and
KIG
Active participation in the debates of
Sejm and Senate Commissions as well as
working teams in ministries
Organization of
events
The Polish Chamber of Commerce organizes congresses and
conferences, as well as training courses and workshops on current
issues related to the economic policy of the state. Topics relevant
to entrepreneurs are discussed during those events.
We offer a full range of support in business meetings:
✓ substantive support (development of the programme,
preparation of invitations, confirmation of speakers)
✓ organizational support (designing and printing of conference
materials, room arrangement, cooperation with media houses,
marketing and creative agencies)
✓ PR support (preparation of press releases, communication with
the media, photography services)
Innovative Economy Congress
Young Entrepreneurs Forum
9 editions, 7000 participants, 600 speakers
8 editions, 2400 participants
Economic Opening of the Year
Conferences, contests, webinars
8 editions, 2500 participants
in response to the current trends
and needs of entrepreneurs
Cooperation with public administration, business environment
institutions and biggest companies.
Diplomatic Opening of the Year
KIG supports entrepreneurship striving to ensure the best possible
conditions for doing business in Poland.
6 editions, 3000 participants
KIG OPEN – KIG President’s Cup Golf Tournament
First Warsaw Golf & Country Club, Rajszew near Warsaw
Cooperation
with member
organizations
Implementation of EU projects
Strengthening the role of economic self-government
Preparing expert and legal opinions
Entrepreneurship Council
Dialogue with public administration
✓ It handles approx. 200 cases annually
✓ Almost 20% of the cases are international
✓ It cooperates with 24 foreign Courts of Arbitration
✓ Its roster of arbitrators includes the best Polish
Court of
Arbitration
lawyers and foreign arbitration specialists
✓ It administers ad hoc proceedings in accordance with
the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
✓ Average duration of a case is less than a year
The oldest Curt of Arbitration in Europe. It
was established in 1950 as a unit for
resolving disputes in foreign trade.
It is a member and one of the founders of
the International Federation of Commercial
Arbitration Institutions, member of the
International Council for Commercial
Arbitration, member of the European
Arbitration Group, International Chamber of
Commerce (ICC) in Paris and of the Special
Committee at the European Economic
Commission in Geneva.
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✓ It conducts mediation
✓ It promotes the idea of arbitration in academic and
business communities
✓ It successfully resolves disputes online
1. It supports the first steps in preparing and
running a business.
Targowa
Creativity
Centre
The Targowa Creativity Centre is an entrepreneurship
incubator for the creative sector, operated by the
Polish Chamber of Commerce.
The Polish Chamber of Commerce has been the
Operator of the Targowa Creativity Centre since
December 2019 and will continue in this capacity for
10 years, under the agreement signed with the
Capital City of Warsaw for the urban entrepreneurship
incubator in the public-private partnership (PPP)
formula.
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2. The programme of the CK Targowa is related
to the development of professions in the
creative sector.
3. Incubation is supported not only by making office
space available, but also through the organization of
training, educational and cultural programmes in the
conference and exhibition area.
4. There is a constant recruitment for the rental
of office space for entrepreneurs from the
creative sector.
5. So far, over 50 companies from the creative
sector have found their place in the CK Targowa
incubator. Many of them have developed into
businesses successfully operating on the market.
Contact
www.kig.pl
Krajowa Izba Gospodarcza, ul. Trębacka 4, Warszawa
Polish Chamber of Commerce
Warsaw, Poland
Tel: +48 22 6309773, +48 22 6309752
e-mail: bwzz@kig.pl
www.kig.pl