Financial Services License in Poland
Poland's financial regulatory framework is deeply rooted in EU law — CRD, PSD2, MiFID II, and MiCAR all apply directly or through domestic implementation. The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) is the microprudential supervisor, with a full bank license requiring €5,000,000 in minimum capital.
BIZ TRP confirms which license type your business actually needs before you commit to anything.
At a glance
- Authority
- Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF)
- Bank license minimum capital
- €5,000,000 — PLN equivalent
- EU frameworks applied
- CRD, PSD2, MiFID II, MiCAR
- Deposit protection
- Bank Guarantee Fund
Who needs this
- A registered legal entity in Poland Required
- The relevant minimum capital for your license type Required
- AML/CFT compliance, supervised by the General Inspector of Financial Information Required
Registration process
Determine which license type you need
Banking, payment services, or trading in financial instruments — each governed by different Polish acts implementing EU law.
Establish your legal entity with the correct capital
€5,000,000 (PLN equivalent) specifically for a bank license.
Prepare your application
Including AML/CFT compliance documentation.
Submit to KNF
For review and licensing decision.
What it costs
Government fees
- Bank license minimum capital
- €5,000,000 (PLN equivalent)
BIZ TRP fees
- Route confirmation & application support
- Ask us for a quote — from €120/hour
Why work with BIZ TRP
Poland's framework spans multiple EU regulations applied directly alongside domestic law — correctly identifying which apply to your specific license type avoids real compliance gaps.
- We confirm which license type and EU frameworks actually apply. Matched to your specific business model.
- We prepare your AML/CFT compliance documentation. Meeting the General Inspector of Financial Information's requirements.
- We liaise with KNF. Throughout the review process.
Common questions
Why does Poland reference so many EU regulations directly?
Some EU regulations (like CRR and MiCAR) apply directly across the EU without needing separate national implementation — Poland's framework reflects this EU-rooted structure.
Who handles deposit protection specifically?
The Bank Guarantee Fund, separate from KNF's core supervisory role.
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