Buying Out Cars from Leasing No Longer So Advantageous

Entrepreneurs in Poland face a significant shift in tax implications when purchasing vehicles after lease agreements conclude. A once-popular and fully legal strategy to minimize or eliminate tax burdens associated with taking ownership of a leased car is nearing its end. This method involved a private buyout combined with gifting the vehicle to a close family member, such as a spouse, child, or parent.

Under the previous regulations, the recipient of the gift could sell the car without paying income tax after a six-month waiting period, calculated from the end of the month in which the donation was received. This allowed for the resale of leased vehicles relatively quickly and without incurring significant tax liabilities, saving individuals thousands of zlotys that would otherwise go to the state treasury.

However, the landscape is changing, and this particular tax-saving avenue is becoming less viable. The article, published on August 3, 2026, by Rzeczpospolita, highlights the need for businesses to be aware of these evolving tax rules concerning car leasing and buyouts. The publication emphasizes that while legal methods to reduce tax obligations still exist, the most advantageous ones are diminishing.