Plain-English definitions of the key legal terms you'll encounter in Poland. Written for expats and foreign nationals who need to understand the local legal system.
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A legal contract transferring ownership of property or money from one party to another without compensation, subject to ...
Read definition →A loan secured by a mortgage (hipoteka) on real property, commonly used to finance home purchases and subject to specifi...
Read definition →The legal process for dissolving a marriage in Poland, governed by family law and requiring court approval on grounds su...
Read definition →A private business entity in which shareholders' liability is limited to their capital contribution, widely used in Pola...
Read definition →A legal document in which a person declares how their assets should be distributed after death, subject to Polish succes...
Read definition →Definition of What is Księga Wieczysta (Land Register)? under Poland law....
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Read definition →Definition of What is Umowa Przedwstępna (Preliminary Purchase Agreement)? under Poland law....
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