What is podatek Belki?

Podatek Belki is Poland's flat 19% tax on capital gains and investment income, formally introduced in 2002. It covers profits from stocks, bonds, mutual funds, bank interest, dividends, and similar investment income. The name refers to former Finance Minister Marek Belka.

Is there a tax-free allowance on capital gains in Poland?

Poland does not provide a general annual tax-free allowance for capital gains on financial instruments. Every zloty of gain is taxed at 19%. However, property sold after 5 full years of ownership is fully exempt.

When is residential property exempt from capital gains tax?

A residential property sale is exempt from the 19% tax if you owned the property for more than 5 years (counted from the end of the calendar year of acquisition). An additional exemption applies if the proceeds are reinvested in another residential property within 3 years, or if the property served as your primary residence for at least 12 months of the 2 years before the sale.

Can I offset capital losses against gains in Poland?

Yes. Capital losses from the same tax year can offset gains of the same type on your annual PIT-38 return. Losses can also be carried forward for up to 5 years, with a maximum of 50% of the loss used in any single year.

How do I pay the Belka tax on stocks?

For shares held at Polish brokers, the broker typically withholds Belka tax automatically and reports it. For foreign accounts, you must self-declare by filing a PIT-38 return by 30 April of the following year.

Does the 19% rate apply to dividends?

Yes. Dividends received from Polish and foreign companies are subject to the 19% Belka tax. Polish companies usually withhold 19% at source; for foreign dividends you must self-report on PIT-38 and may be able to credit any foreign withholding tax paid.

Poland Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Name: Poland Capital Gains Tax Calculator
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Author: Nham Vu

Enter your purchase price, sale price, and asset type to calculate Polish capital gains tax (podatek Belki) at the flat 19% rate.

Investment Details

Asset Type

Stocks / Mutual Funds / Crypto

19% flat — no holding-period exemption

Bonds / Bank Interest / Dividends

19% flat — withheld at source for Polish accounts

Residential Property

19% flat; exempt after 5 years of ownership

Purchase Price

PLN

Sale Price

PLN

Enter your transaction details and click Calculate Tax.

Tax Summary

Tax Owed

PLN 0

Effective Rate

Net Proceeds

PLN 0

Podatek Belki — Rate Reference

Asset Class	Rate	Exemption

Calculation Breakdown

For reference only. Based on Poland's flat 19% capital gains tax (podatek Belki) rules for 2024. Does not account for loss carry-forwards, PCC transfer tax, or treaty relief on foreign income. Consult a Polish tax advisor (doradca podatkowy) or your local Urząd Skarbowy for personal advice.

Summary

Enter your purchase price, sale price, and asset type to calculate Polish capital gains tax (podatek Belki) at the flat 19% rate.

How it works

Select the asset type — stocks/funds, bonds/interest, or property — to apply the correct exemption logic.
Enter the purchase price and sale price in Polish Zloty (PLN).
For property, also enter the years you have held it to determine whether the 5-year exemption applies.
The calculator computes your capital gain (sale price minus purchase price) and applies the flat 19% Belka tax.
Your tax owed, net proceeds after tax, and effective rate are displayed along with a full breakdown.

Use cases

Estimate tax before selling shares on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW).
Calculate Belka tax on mutual fund (TFI) redemptions.
Check whether a property sale qualifies for the 5-year exemption.
Model after-tax returns on Polish government bonds (obligacje skarbowe).
Plan savings account interest tax for the year.
Compare net proceeds from different asset disposals after tax.
Prepare for annual PIT-38 filing on investment income.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-24 · Reviewed by Nham Vu