New Polish taxes on foreign vehicles
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THE Polish Government on January 1 introduced a new range of taxes applicable
to foreign vehicles entering Poland. These taxes cover laden and unladen vehicles and are levied at a flat rate irrespective of the duration of the journey within Polish territory. The rates are as follows:—
Maximum payload of the vehicle, trailer included up to 10 tons, 1,200 zlotys (approx. £125); from 10 to 15 tons, 1,800 zlotys (approx.. £187); above 15 tons, 2,400 zlotys (approx. £250).
Payment of the tax must be made direct to the ZMPD, 17 rue GrOjecka, P.O.
Box, 133, Varsovie 22. The ZMPD will obtain • authorization on behalf of foreign hauliers.
Transport of goods destined for international fairs or exhibitions in Poland aro exempted from taxation. Also exempted: equipment for athletic tournaments, theatrical scenery, and the transport of live animals.