The Pietrzak Sidor & Wspólnicy, WKB Wierciński, Kwieciński, Baehr and LEX Financial Advisory, in cooperation with the Centre for Family Business Law of the University of Warsaw, under the social patronage of the Family Business Foundation, with Rzeczpospolita as media partner and with the financial support of BNP Paribas, warmly invite you to the 1st International Conference “Family Foundations in Polish Law Against the Background of European Legal Systems”, to be held on 20 November 2025 in the Column Hall of the Faculty of History, University of Warsaw (ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28). Attendance is free of charge.

📅 20 November 2025
📍 Column Hall, Faculty of History, University of Warsaw, ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28

The conference responds to the dynamic changes affecting the environment in which family-owned businesses operate. In 2023, the long-awaited Family Foundation Act entered into force, enabling Poland to join the group of countries offering dedicated legal and tax instruments to support the stability and long-term development of family enterprises. Meanwhile, other jurisdictions – such as Liechtenstein and Austria – continue to provide highly attractive legal and tax structures. This regulatory competition places Polish entrepreneurs at a crossroads when deciding where to locate their assets. To safeguard the long-term, intergenerational growth of their businesses, they must choose between domestic mechanisms and foreign solutions. The complexity of the regulatory frameworks further complicates the selection of an optimal model.

A discussion among international and domestic experts on the legal and economic landscape for family businesses in our region will offer valuable insights for business owners as well as legal and tax advisers. The event will not only foster the exchange of knowledge but will also provide an excellent opportunity to build professional networks.

The conference will address, among other topics, the competitiveness of Polish legal and tax regulations compared with foreign frameworks, optimal investment strategies for safeguarding family capital, and a practical assessment of the early years of the Family Foundation Act’s application.

Registration Form

We invite you to register via the online form available on the event website: Fundacje rodzinne w prawie polskim na tle europejskich systemów prawnych – I Międzynarodowa Konferencja

Registered participants will receive a link to the online broadcast, enabling remote attendance throughout the event.

Programme

9:30–10:00
Registration

10:00–10:15
Official opening

10:15–11:15
Panel I: Family Foundations – An International Perspective

11:15–11:35
Coffee break I

11:35–12:35
Panel II: Tax Regulations Relating to the Polish Family Foundation

12:35–13:35
Lunch

13:35–14:35
Panel III: Investment and Capital Growth by Family Foundations

14:35–14:55
Coffee break II

14:55–15:55
Panel IV: Polish Family Foundations – A Practical Perspective

15:55–16:10
Official closing